Getting Started with mini
Charging Sphero mini
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Remove the shell from your mini.
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Locate the micro USB charging port.
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Connect the included micro USB cable to a power source.
mini will begin charging automatically.
Installing the Sphero Play App and Sphero Edu App
To use your mini, you’ll need the Sphero Play app on a compatible device:
You can also use the Sphero Edu App to connect to, drive, and program with Sphero mini:
- App Store (iOS)
- App Store (macOS)
- Windows (Downloads)
- Fire OS (Kindle)
- Google Play (Android/Chrome OS)
- Windows (Microsoft Store)
Power Modes
Sphero mini has two power modes: Standby and Power Off.
Standby
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Occurs when you close the app and mini sits idle until the lights turn off.
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To wake from Standby, launch the Sphero Play app near your robot.
Power Off
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Activated by navigating to the settings page in the Sphero Play app and selecting "Power Off."
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To wake from Power Off:
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Plug mini into a power source.
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Wait for the LED light to turn on.
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Launch the Sphero Play app.
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