tonies Toniebox - User Manual

Tips on how to use the Toniebox
Find out all you need to know about setting up and
using the Toniebox, discover how the Tonies work
and learn how to play your own content on the
Creative-Tonies. Have fun reading, and don’t
forget to spread the word!
Set up & listen to the Toniebox
Important features of the Toniebox explained
Troubleshooting tips
First set up the Toniebox and connect it to the Wi-Fi. To do
this, you will need a smartphone, a tablet or a computer.
The setup is simple. Find a step-by-step explanation at
https://my.tonies.com/setup.
For assistance with problems or questions,
please contact our support team on
+44 (0)20-31 92 14 92, Monday-Saturday 7 am-5 pm
Answers to many questions are also found
online at tonies.com/support.
Switch on
To switch on the Toniebox, pinch one
of the ears between finger and thumb.
After 10 minutes of inactivity, the Toniebox
switches off automatically.
Skip forward and backward
When your download is complete, to skip
forward or backward between chapters,
just tap the side of the Toniebox. To
fast-forward or rewind, tilt the Toniebox.
Listen and pause
When the LED on the Toniebox turns
to a steady green light, a Tonie can be
placed on top. Pause the Tonie? Simply
take it off the box. Put it back on again,
and it will continue where it left off.
Restart?
If all else fails, a restart can help: Turn the
Toniebox without the charging station upside
down and press both ears until you hear an
audio signal (after about 10 seconds).
Reset to factory settings
Turn the Toniebox with the connected charg-
ing station upside down while keeping the
ears pressed until you hear an audio signal
(after about 10 seconds). Beware: all connec-
tions, contents and settings will be deleted!
You will need:
Volume control
Pinch the big ear to make the Toniebox
louder, pinch the small ear to make it
quieter.
LED Display
Warning – low battery! Place your
Toniebox on the charging station
to recharge the battery.
Internet
access
Wireless
connection
Input deviceToniebox
and charging
station
Tonie or
Creative-Tonie

Summary

Important Features of the Toniebox

Switch on and off

Explains how to turn the Toniebox on and its auto-off feature.

Listen and pause functionality

Details how to play, pause, and resume content using the Toniebox.

Skip and rewind playback

Describes methods for navigating between chapters and rewinding/fast-forwarding.

Volume control

How to adjust the Toniebox volume by pinching the ears.

LED Display and Charging

Information on the LED display for battery status and charging.

Troubleshooting Tips

Restarting the Toniebox

Steps to restart the Toniebox by pressing both ears until an audio signal.

Resetting to factory settings

Procedure to reset the Toniebox to factory settings, deleting all data.

Setting Up and Listening

Required items for setup

Lists necessary components like Toniebox, Creative-Tonie, input device, and Wi-Fi.

Initial Toniebox setup guide

Guide to connecting the Toniebox to Wi-Fi using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

How the Creative-Tonie Works

Placing Creative-Tonie and connection

Steps for placing the Creative-Tonie and establishing a connection to the Toniecloud.

Recording and uploading audio content

How to record or upload custom audio content to the Toniecloud.

Synchronizing and listening to new content

Process to synchronize new audio content and start listening.

Tonies with Pre-loaded Content

Downloading and listening to Tonie content

Explanation of how Tonies with pre-loaded content download and become playable.

Tonie packaging information

Details on what information is found on Tonie packaging, including age and tracklists.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

The Toniebox is an innovative audio system designed for children, offering a unique and interactive way to enjoy stories, music, and educational content. It consists of a soft, durable audio player (the Toniebox) and a collection of small, hand-painted figures called Tonies. Each Tonie figure contains specific audio content, which is played when placed on the Toniebox.

Function Description

The core function of the Toniebox is to provide an engaging and screen-free audio experience for children. It operates by pairing physical Tonie figures with digital audio content. When a Tonie is placed on the Toniebox, the system recognizes the figure and downloads its associated audio content from the Toniecloud (a cloud-based storage system) if it hasn't been downloaded before. Once downloaded, the content is stored on the Toniebox and can be played anytime, even without a Wi-Fi connection.

There are two main types of Tonies:

1. Content Tonies: These figures come pre-loaded with specific stories, songs, or educational material. Examples include classic fairy tales, popular children's songs, or learning modules. Each Content Tonie is designed to offer a curated audio experience.
2. Creative-Tonies: These figures allow users to upload and play their own audio content. This feature enables parents or guardians to record their own stories, songs, or messages, or to upload existing audio files (like MP3s) to the Creative-Tonie via the Toniecloud. Each Creative-Tonie can hold up to 90 minutes of custom audio content, making it a versatile tool for personalized listening.

The Toniebox itself is designed to be child-friendly, with a soft, squishy exterior that is easy for small hands to hold and interact with. It features simple controls, making it accessible even for very young children.

Usage Features

The Toniebox offers a range of intuitive usage features that enhance the listening experience:

• Switching On/Off: To switch on the Toniebox, users simply pinch one of its ears between their finger and thumb. The device automatically switches off after 10 minutes of inactivity, conserving battery life.
• Playing and Pausing: Once the Toniebox's LED turns a steady green, a Tonie can be placed on top to start playing its content. To pause the audio, simply lift the Tonie off the box. Placing it back on resumes playback from where it left off.
• Volume Control: Adjusting the volume is straightforward and interactive. Pinching the big ear makes the Toniebox louder, while pinching the small ear makes it quieter.
• Skipping Chapters: After content is downloaded, users can skip forward or backward between chapters by simply tapping the side of the Toniebox.
• Fast-Forwarding/Rewinding: To fast-forward or rewind within a chapter, the Toniebox can be tilted.
• LED Display: An integrated LED light provides visual feedback on the Toniebox's status. For instance, a blue flashing LED indicates that content is being downloaded (requiring a Wi-Fi connection), while a red LED warns of a low battery, signaling that the Toniebox needs to be placed on its charging station.
• Wi-Fi Connectivity: For initial setup and content downloads, the Toniebox requires a Wi-Fi connection. Once content is downloaded, it can be played offline, offering portability and convenience.
• Charging Station: The Toniebox comes with a charging station. When the battery is low, placing the Toniebox on the station recharges it.
• Creative-Tonie Setup: To use a Creative-Tonie, it must first be placed on the Toniebox to establish a connection with the Toniecloud. Users then access a dedicated online platform (my.tonies.com) or the Tonie-App to upload and allocate audio content to their Creative-Tonie. After uploading, the Tonie is removed from the box, one of its ears is pressed for 3 seconds until an audio signal is heard, and then the Tonie is placed back on the box to download the new content.

Maintenance Features

While the Toniebox is designed for durability, it also includes features for troubleshooting and maintaining its functionality:

• Restart Function: If the Toniebox encounters an issue, a simple restart can often resolve it. To perform a restart, turn the Toniebox upside down (without the charging station) and press both ears until an audio signal is heard (approximately 10 seconds).
• Factory Reset: In cases of persistent problems or when preparing the Toniebox for a new user, a factory reset can be performed. This deletes all connections, content, and settings. To do this, turn the Toniebox upside down with the charging station connected and press both ears until an audio signal is heard (approximately 10 seconds).
• Online Support: Tonies provides comprehensive online support through its website (tonies.com/support) and a dedicated customer service team. This ensures users have access to assistance for any problems or questions they may encounter.
• Firmware Updates: Although not explicitly detailed as a user-initiated maintenance feature, the Toniebox system likely receives firmware updates via its Wi-Fi connection to improve performance, add new features, or fix bugs, ensuring the device remains up-to-date.

The Toniebox system is designed to be robust and user-friendly, minimizing the need for complex maintenance. Its intuitive design and accessible support resources contribute to a hassle-free experience for both children and adults.

tonies Toniebox Specifications

General

Material	Fabric, Plastic
Battery Life	Up to 7 hours
Charging Time	3 hours
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Age Recommendation	3 years and up
Power Supply	Rechargeable Battery
Dimensions	12 x 12 x 12 cm
Weight	600 g
Audio Output	Built-in speaker
Compatibility	Tonie figures
Colors Available	Pink, Red, Green, Blue, Grey, Purple