BB-8

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How do I reset BB-8?

Place BB-8 on the charger, hold it there with one hand and press the button on the side of the charger with the other. While still holding the button down, remove BB-8 from the charging base. The dro…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

What does it mean when BB-8's lights flash?

BB-8 will flash red on a few different occasions: When the droid bumps into an obstacle. If it's batteries are running low. If the firmware update is corrupted. When BB-8’s lights flash red while pla…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I use voice commands with BB-8?

First, turn on voice commands by going to 'Settings' and tapping the button next to 'Voice Recognition' to use voice commands. At any point during play, except while on patrol and using holographic m…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I record a hologram with BB-8?

Tap into Messages and allow BB-8 permission to use your device’s camera and microphone. Tap the video camera icon to record a new message. Center yourself or a friend within the outline and tap the r…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

What is BB-8's battery life?

BB-8 offers 1 hour of continuous play for 3 hours of charging.

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I use the Watch With Me

Place BB-­8 on the charger, open the BB­8 app on your smartphone or tablet to connect to your droid. Once connected, select 'Watch With Me' in the main menu of the BB-8 app, follow the on-screen inst…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I wake BB-8?

BB-8 will wake up when you set it in the charger for the first time. After the initial use, your droid will wake up when connected to the app or when you place it back in the charging cradle. Be sure…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

What is BB-8's Bluetooth range?

BB-8 will work up to a distance of 100 meters under the right conditions. This range is based on Bluetooth’s current technology, frequency, and antenna.

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I use Droid Interactions in the Droids app?

Using the Droids App by Sphero, Sphero Star Wars Droids can interact with other Droids and humans, independent of the application. Simply connect your favorite Droid to the Droids app by Sphero, navi…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

What devices is BB-8 compatible with?

BB-8 is Platform Agnostic and works with many BLE iOS and Android devices. Specific operating systems and device requirements are as follows: iOS Device Model OS Version iPad 3+ iOS 10+ iPhone 4S+ iO…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

Is BB-8 waterproof?

BB-8 is made to be water resistant, but we would not recommend taking your droid for a swim if it can be helped.

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I drive BB-8?

First, tap into Drive and aim BB-8 but turning the model Droid on your screen and spinning BB-8 until its blue tail light is pointed toward you. This can be done at any point during driving to keep y…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I Clean BB-8?

We suggest alcohol wipes, q-tips, or a very soft cloth, similar cleaning principles to cleaning a trackball mouse.

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How does BB-8 connect?

BB-8 utilizes Bluetooth LE (also known as Bluetooth 4.0 or Smart BLE), designed to provide significantly lower power consumption and faster connection. Unlike a traditional Bluetooth device, to pair…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

Can I get a replacement BB-8 head?

Yes! We offer replacement BB-8 heads on our store. If your BB-8 head is lost or broken, please follow the link for a replacement: bit.ly/bb8head. Replacement BB-8 heads are only available on our onli…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I record a hologram with BB-8?

Tap into Messages and allow BB-8 permission to use your device’s camera and microphone. Tap the video camera icon to record a new message. Center yourself or a friend within the outline and tap the r…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I use voice commands with BB-8?

First, turn on voice commands by going to 'Settings' and tapping the button next to 'Voice Recognition' to use voice commands. At any point during play, except while on patrol and using holographic m…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

What voice commands are available to use for BB-8?

A complete list of voice commands can be found by going to the Settings section and tapping on the bubble icon next to Voice Commands.

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

Where do I download the BB-8 app?

To use BB-8, you will need to install the Sphero BB-8 app on either your Android or iOS device: Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sphero.bb8 iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/u…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I put BB-8 to sleep?

When you close the app, BB-8 goes to sleep. When you put your droid on the charger, it will self-align for optimal charging then turns off. When you launch the app, BB-8 will wake up and connect agai…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

BB-8™ Tech Specs

iOS & Android compatible • Top speed of 4.5 mph (7ft/s) • Durable polycarbonate shell • Bluetooth Smart BLE connection (100-foot range) • Inductive charging (over 1 hour of play on a full charge) • F…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

BB-8 charger animations information

BB-8 will now animate while in the charging base connected to power. You droid will wake up and animate about nine times per day and does not need to be connected to the app to work. This feature wil…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

What is the difference between Battle-Worn BB-8 and normal BB-8?

Our Special Edition Battle-Worn BB-8 is similar to our original BB-8 app-enabled droid but with a more movie-accurate deco on both the droid and charging base. Along with the new look, when connected…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I charge BB-8?

Simply place BB-8 on it's charging base with its heavy side down. If a charging connection is made, you will see the blue light on the charger blink. It will continue blinking until BB-8 is fully cha…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

BB-8 training video

How to use BB-8

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

Getting started with BB-8

1. Remove BB-8 from the box. 2. Place BB-8 on a flat surface. Placing BB-8 on a flat surface will make it easier to attach BB-8's head. Once BB-8's head is attached, place BB-8 In the charging cradle…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

Why can't I use the BB-8 Watch With Me feature?

We have done our best to make sure that the Watch With Me feature runs on as many devices as possible, but the advanced movie recognition technology used by the feature only works on certain, newer d…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

BB-8 app languages

The BB-8 app is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, and Japanese.

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

My BB-8 won't hold a charge

BB-8's battery should last up to 60 minutes of constant play on a full charge. If BB-8 has been fully charged but loses energy and turns off shortly after connecting, please try the following: Ensure…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

How do I use the Draw and Drive feature for BB-8?

To use Draw and Drive mode in the BB-8 app, place BB-8 on the ground and simply tap 'Draw and Drive' in the main menu. You will see a grid-line area, tap and drag your finger anywhere in that grid ar…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

Why does Sphero ask for the user's age for the BB-8 app?

In accordance with COPPA guidelines, Sphero asks for the age of the user to ensure they are old enough to provide personal information such as their email address to receive BB-8 and Sphero email upd…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran

Android Error Message 907 Or 963

Uninstall the App before following the steps below: 1. Clear the application/Data for the Google Play Store and Google Play Services through the Application Manager in Settings See clearCache.mp4 bel…

Updated 9 months ago by mike moran