The Tonies Starter Set is designed for families with young children seeking a screen-free, interactive audio experience. Its key benefit is empowering children to control their own storytelling and music through physical Tonie characters, fostering imaginative play. A key consideration is that Wi-Fi is required for initial setup and downloading new content. This set includes a durable Toniebox, a charging station, and a Creative-Tonie pre-loaded with an hour of stories and songs, offering 90 minutes of customizable content storage.
Interactive Audio Play: The Toniebox allows children to activate stories and songs by simply placing a Tonie character on top, providing an intuitive, hands-on experience.
Child-Controlled Entertainment: Little hands are in charge, enabling independent play and exploration of audio content.
Screen-Free Magic: Offers an engaging alternative to screens, promoting imagination and listening skills.
Customizable Content (Creative-Tonie): The included Creative-Tonie allows you to upload up to 90 minutes of your own stories, songs, or messages, with 1 hour of content pre-loaded to start.
Portable Design: Features a NiMH battery offering up to 7 hours of runtime, making it ideal for use at home or on the go.
Durable Construction: The Toniebox is sewn from sustainable fabric, designed to withstand playful handling.
Headphone Jack: A built-in headphone jack allows for quiet listening, perfect for travel or shared spaces.
Easy Charging: Comes with a dedicated charging station (standard UK plug) for convenient battery replenishment.
Promotes screen-free play and imagination
Extremely easy and intuitive for children to use
Durable design made with sustainable fabric
Allows for personalized content with Creative-Tonie
Portable with good battery life
Includes charging station and pre-loaded content
Requires Wi-Fi connection for initial setup and adding new content
New stories and songs require purchasing additional Tonie figurines
Promotes screen-free play and imagination
Extremely easy and intuitive for children to use
Durable design made with sustainable fabric
Allows for personalized content with Creative-Tonie
Portable with good battery life
Includes charging station and pre-loaded content
Requires Wi-Fi connection for initial setup and adding new content
New stories and songs require purchasing additional Tonie figurines
The Toniebox delivers a seamless and engaging audio experience for children. Its core functionality revolves around the simple action of placing a Tonie character on the box. When a Tonie is placed, the Toniebox instantly recognizes it and begins playing the associated story or music. This ease of use empowers even very young children to independently choose their entertainment.
For example, a child can easily switch from a lively song to a calming bedtime story by just swapping Tonie characters. The Creative-Tonie is particularly versatile; parents can record their own stories, upload favorite lullabies, or even create personalized messages from distant relatives, offering a unique and comforting listening experience. With its 7-hour battery life and headphone jack, the Toniebox is perfect for car journeys, quiet time in bedrooms, or keeping children entertained while parents attend to other tasks. The soft, durable fabric casing makes it resilient to drops and everyday play, ensuring it stands up to typical child use.
Charge Your Toniebox: Place the Toniebox on the included charging station. Ensure the charging station is plugged into a standard UK power outlet (100 V-240 V, 0.5 A). A solid green light indicates a full charge.
Initial Wi-Fi Connection: Follow the easy-to-understand instructions provided in the box to connect your Toniebox to your home Wi-Fi network. This is crucial for activating your Toniebox and downloading content for new Tonies.
Activate Creative-Tonie: Once connected, place your included Creative-Tonie on the Toniebox. It will automatically download the pre-loaded 1 hour of songs and stories. To upload your own content, use the Tonies app or website to assign audio files to your Creative-Tonie.
Tonie Figures: The Toniebox is compatible with all Tonie figures, which unlock specific stories, songs, or educational content. Each Tonie sold separately after the starter set provides new audio adventures.
Wi-Fi: Requires a stable Wi-Fi connection for initial setup and for downloading new content when a new Tonie is placed on the box for the first time.
Cleaning: Gently wipe the Toniebox with a damp cloth to clean. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
Protection: While durable, avoid submerging the Toniebox in water or exposing it to extreme temperatures.
Battery: The NiMH battery is designed for long life. For optimal battery health, avoid completely draining the battery frequently.