Miko 3 and Ted both talk with children. The difference is what surrounds the conversation. Miko 3 is a small robot with a display for a face, a camera and a library of apps and videos. Ted is a soft teddy bear with a microphone and a speaker, and nothing else.
Side by side
| Miko 3 | Ted | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | Yes, a display | No |
| Camera | Yes, HD camera with face recognition | No |
| Subscription | Miko Max: $14.99 a month or $89 a year for full content | None |
| Price of the device | $299 on Miko's US store | One time purchase, see the product page |
| Languages | 8 | More than 60 |
| Recommended age | 5 to 10 | 3 and up |
| Listening mode | Voice and touchscreen | Automatic listening or push to talk |
| Form | Rolling robot | 24 cm teddy bear |
Miko figures from miko.ai, September 2026.
Why the screen matters
A screen changes where a child's attention goes. With Miko, games, shows and apps are part of the experience. With Ted, there is nothing to look at: your child talks, imagines and listens, and their eyes stay free. If you are trying to reduce screen time, that is the whole point.
Why the camera matters
A camera in a child's bedroom is a legitimate question for any family. Ted simply does not have one. It also does not recognise voices and does not store your child's voice. Data is hosted in Frankfurt, Germany, under European rules. More on our safety page.
When Miko may suit you better
If you want coding lessons, educational games and licensed shows in one device, and a screen is fine with you, Miko offers far more of that than Ted does.
When Ted suits you better
- You want conversation and imagination, with no screen and no camera.
- Your child is 3 or 4, younger than Miko's recommended range.
- Your family speaks a language Miko does not cover.
- You prefer paying once, with no content subscription.
Parents stay in control through a mobile app: language, volume, listening mode and guardrails.
Questions parents ask
Is Ted an educational toy?
Ted is designed around language and imagination: telling stories out loud, asking questions, finding words. There are no quizzes or scores.
Does Ted work without Wi-Fi?
No. Like Miko, Ted needs Wi-Fi to understand and answer.
Meet Ted, conversation without a screen.
