Introduction
The Furby Connect friend is an interactive toy designed to provide a world of surprises and engaging play. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your Furby Connect toy, ensuring a fun and interactive experience. Your Furby Connect friend features a light-up antenna that indicates new discoveries in the companion app, and its colorful eyes display over 150 animations to express its mood and reactions.
Interact with your Furby Connect by petting, tickling, shaking, turning it upside down, or moving its antenna like a joystick to observe its responses. When connected to the Furby Connect World app, the toy receives updates and new content, expanding its vocabulary and interactive capabilities. The app allows for activities such as watching videos together, feeding your Furby, and raising virtual Furblings.
Image: Furby Connect B7153 in its retail packaging, highlighting its features and app connectivity.
What's in the Box
Your Furby Connect package includes the following items:
- 1 Furby Connect Friend (Orange)
- 1 Sleep Mask
- Instruction Manual
Note: 4 AA alkaline batteries are required and are not included in the package.
Setup
1. Battery Installation
- Locate the battery compartment on the underside of your Furby Connect.
- Using a Phillips head screwdriver, open the battery compartment cover.
- Insert 4 new AA alkaline batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-).
- Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it with the screw.
Important: Use only fresh AA alkaline batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
2. Initial Power On
Once batteries are installed, your Furby Connect will typically power on automatically. If not, gently press the antenna or interact with it to wake it up.
3. Connecting to the Furby Connect World App
- Download the "Furby Connect World" app from your device's app store.
- Ensure your device's Bluetooth is enabled.
- Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to pair your Furby Connect friend. The light-up antenna will glow when there's new content or a successful connection.
Image: Two children engaging with the Furby Connect toy and its companion app on a tablet.
Operating Instructions
Interacting with Your Furby Connect
Your Furby Connect responds to various physical interactions:
- Petting: Gently stroke its fur to elicit happy sounds and eye animations.
- Tickling: Tickle its belly or feet for giggles and playful reactions.
- Shaking: Gently shake your Furby to see it react with surprise or excitement.
- Turning Upside Down: Observe its unique upside-down reactions.
- Antenna as Joystick: Move its antenna to interact with games and activities within the app.
- Feeding: Use the app to virtually feed your Furby, or use a finger to simulate feeding its beak.
Image: A boy interacting with the Furby Connect by pretending to feed it with a toy bottle.
Using the Sleep Mask
To put your Furby Connect to sleep, simply place the included sleep mask over its eyes. This will activate sleep mode, and your Furby will power down. To wake it up, remove the sleep mask.
Image: A girl gently placing the blue sleep mask onto the Furby Connect toy.
App Integration
The Furby Connect World app enhances the play experience. Through the app, you can:
- Discover New Content: The light-up antenna signals new videos, music, and activities available in the app.
- Raise Virtual Furblings: Interact with your Furby to hatch and care for virtual Furblings within the app.
- Play Games: Engage in various games and activities that involve both the physical Furby and the digital app.
Image: The Furby Connect toy displaying heart eyes, positioned next to a tablet showing a virtual Furbling character in the app.
Official Product Video
Video: An official product video demonstrating the features and interactions of the Hasbro Furby Connect Friend.
Care and Maintenance
- Cleaning: Surface clean only. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe away dirt. Do not immerse in water.
- Storage: Store your Furby Connect in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight when not in use.
- Battery Care: Remove batteries if the toy will not be used for an extended period to prevent leakage.
- Avoid Extreme Conditions: Do not expose the toy to extreme temperatures or humidity.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Furby Connect does not turn on. | Ensure batteries are correctly installed and are fresh AA alkaline batteries. Replace if necessary. |
| Batteries drain quickly. | This is a known characteristic due to the toy's interactive features. Consider using high-quality rechargeable AA batteries for extended play. |
| App connection issues or app crashes. | Ensure your device's Bluetooth is on and the app is updated to the latest version. Try restarting both the app and your Furby Connect. Check for device compatibility with the Furby Connect World app. |
| Furby is unresponsive or repeats phrases. | Try placing the sleep mask on and removing it to reset its state. Ensure it is connected to the app for new content updates. |
Specifications
- Brand: Furby
- Model Name: B7153
- Toy Figure Type: Play Figure
- Character: Furby
- Color: Orange (Note: May appear more coral in person)
- Material Type: Plastic
- Item Dimensions (L x W x H): 10" x 5" x 9.02" (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 22.9 cm)
- Item Weight: 0.68 Kilograms
- Number of Pieces: 2 (Furby Connect, Sleep Mask)
- Recommended Age: 6 years and up (72 months to 1188 months)
- Power Source: Battery Powered
- Batteries Required: Yes, 4 AA batteries (not included)
- Additional Features: Interactive Audio, Light, Sound
- Educational Objective: Language development, Emotional understanding, Digital literacy
Warranty and Support
This product is sold without a manufacturer's warranty. For any issues or questions regarding your Furby Connect, please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.