If this occurs during the Hello Barbie™ setup process, the WiFi SSID name or the WiFi password was possibly entered incorrectly. Select the "Manage WiFi" option to add the correct SSID name and password.
If the issue occurs during conversations and/or Hello Barbie's lights are flashing yellow you may need to move the doll closer to the WiFi router/modem. Hello Barbie's lights will flash yellow if the WiFi signal is getting weaker.
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Hello Barbie™ may occasionally encounter issues sending and receiving conversations. The issues may be based on signal strength, roaming, or Internet congestion. Usually the issues are brief and Hello Barbie™ will resume operation quickly. This can also occur when Hello Barbie™ has been in connection mode for along time or has timed out after a long period of inactivity. Turning Hello Barbie™ off and on again will enable the doll to resume normal activity.
This may also happen if Hello Barbie™ loses its WiFi connection. Please take the following steps:
- Close the Companion App
- Go to your devise's WiFi settings
- Reconnect to your WiFi network
In addition, you may get this message if Hello Barbie's batteries are low. If this is the case, please place Hello Barbie™ back on her charger.
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Hello Barbie™ can store up to three WiFi networks. To add additional WiFi networks, please follow the steps below:
- Have the Hello Barbie™ Doll and the Companion App near one another
- Open the Hello Barbie™ Companion App on your device
- On the "Manage Hello Barbie™" screen, tap the "Manage WiFi Connection" button
- Follow the in-app steps to add additional WiFi Networks
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There is a silver-colored speed control button on the lower left side of the screen. The image on it is a gear box. Tap the button to move from “Stop” mode to “Slow” and “Fast” modes.
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To initially configure Hello Barbie™, please follow the steps below:
- Download the Companion App for your device from: https://toytalk.com/product/hello-barbie/
- Ensure your Hello Barbie™ doll is plugged in and is charging. For best results, we recommend that Hello Barbie™ be as close to your Internet router as possible.
- Open the Companion App and follow the outlined step to create your Toy Talk account
- Follow the in-app steps to configure your WiFi network
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IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THIS SECTION FIRST: The instructions below are only intended for users of Version 3.0 or higher. If you have are using Version 2.0 or lower, please note that the product has moved, and the same app is now available as Thomas & Friends: Engine Activity Fun -- please download the new version here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/thomas-friends-engine-activity/id623385416?ls=1&mt=8.
For Version 3.0 or higher users ONLY: Because Engine Activities is universal, you should be able to run all purchased packs on iPad and iPhone, without needing to buy them again. To access an already purchased pack on a different device, simply tap the “Buy” icon on the second device. The app will recognize that you already own those activities, and you will be prompted to begin the download free of charge.
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It works best without a screen protector.
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We know a big concern with parents is the safety of playing with a physical toy on their iPad screen. Acknowledging this, we have developed Apptivity toys utilizing special screen-safe plastic that when clean and free of foreign debris will not scratch screen surfaces.
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IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THIS SECTION FIRST: The instructions below are only intended for users of Version 3.0 or higher. If you have are using Version 2.0 or lower, please note that the product has moved, and the same app is now available as Thomas & Friends: Engine Activity Fun -- please download the new version here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/thomas-friends-engine-activity/id623385416?ls=1&mt=8.
For Version 3.0 or higher users ONLY: As you continue to purchase packs, you will unlock cards for your match card collection. To see which cards you already have, go to the match game and tap the Thomas icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. From here, you can view and interact with your cards, or purchase more for your collection!
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In career mode or exhibition mode, look for black track-pad with chevron arrows at bottom or side of the screen. Move your figure back and forth along the track-pad rapidly to grapple, pin, or toss a Superstar out of the ring.
In the specialty matches, move your figure back-and forth along the track-pad rapidly to catch up to the opposing Superstar, or to increase your power against him.
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We know a big concern with parents is the safety of playing with a physical toy on their iPad screen. Acknowledging this, we have developed our toys utilizing special screen-safe plastic that when kept clean and free of foreign debris will not scratch screen surfaces.
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Check the bottom of the base for debris, and wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
Wipe your screen with a soft, dry cloth to ensure the best conductivity with the figure.
Make sure you are holding the figure in the right location in order for it to be recognized. Hold it on the sides of the base where the black indented finger grips are. Do not wear gloves or mittens since the base needs to come in contact with your fingertips.
Make sure that you are not placing the figure on the black or white frame around the iPad screen. You must keep the figure only within the screen area.
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It's easy to save your paintings to your iPad or iPhone. Once your artwork is complete, tap the arrow icon in the upper right corner of the screen. From here, you will be prompted to save your painting to your Photos library. Tap "Yes" and the painting will be stored in the "Photos" application on your device.
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Use your Email app to create a message, then browse your Photo app to find the photo and attach it to the email.
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Saved designs cannot be edited. You'll have to start a new design.
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Make sure you have e-mail on your device and that you have phone service or WiFi.
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· Yes, you can earn credits that can be redeemed for additional weapons, combat gear and weapons upgrades.
· Note that you can only have unlimited ammo for the specific weapon associated with your physical Apptivity Batman figure.
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If this occurs during the Hello Barbie™ setup process, make sure the doll is properly charged. Hello Barbie™ should remain in the charging station and connected to power during the setup.
When putting Hello Barbie™ into connection mode, make sure you see white flashing lights (they may also look light blue) If the lights flash (royal) blue, Hello Barbie™ has been reset and will automatically say "My batteries need to recharge. Please connect me to the charging station." Connect Hello Barbie™ to the charger and continue putting her into connection mode.
If this occurs during conversations or red lights appear, connect Hello Barbie™ to her charger, make sure that the charging cable is firmly connected to the doll, and that the orange charging indicator is illuminated.
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First, ensure that the car is specifically meant for the Apptivity Hot Wheels game, and not a regular Hot Wheels car. You will be able to tell whether it is for Apptivity by looking for the contact points on the bottom of the car.
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Ensure that the contact points are extended rather than retracted. There is a button on the bottom of the car that allows you to switch between traditional Hot Wheels car play (retracted) and Apptivity mode (extended).
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Check the bottom of the car for debris, and wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
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Wipe your screen with a soft, dry cloth to ensure the best conductivity with the car.
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Make sure you are holding the car in the right location in order for it to be recognized.
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Hold it in the center and on the sides of the car while the tires are on the screen.
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Make sure that you are not placing the car on the black or white frame around the iPad screen. You must keep the car only within the screen area.
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Do not wear gloves or mittens since the car needs to come in contact with your fingertips.
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