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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely, many of our educators do this. We recommend if you anticipate swapping books , to use a binder clip at the top and bottom edge of the bookplate to secure it to the back cover, rather than the adhesive.
Insert 3 AAA batteries, turn the device on, then:
Hold Button 21 for 5 seconds (hidden step to prevent accidents).
Press the button for a page (red light blinks).
Read aloud (up to 30 seconds).
Press the same button again to stop. Repeat for each page or spread.
Place the device about 12–15 inches in front of you—like where you’d hold a book while reading. This avoids distortion, or too loud of volume.
If your device is defective or not working as expected, contact us within 30 days for a replacement or refund.
If you are having difficulty recording, reach out to us for direct, human assistance. We are often able to solve any troubleshooting issues.
Peel the adhesive backing and stick the device to the inside back cover. If your book has a dust jacket, trim or tuck the flap before attaching. Use the included number stickers to map buttons to pages.
Yes! We ship internationally. You’ll see options at checkout. For delivery times and returns, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.
Version 2.0 includes an upgraded microphone and speaker for clearer and more moderately volumed playback.
Great for picture-book readers and pre-readers; we recommend ages 3+ if usingby themselves, but with an adult helping, any age can enjoy.
No apps, no screens, no Wi-Fi. The microphone is built in, you have everything you need to record and playback included in the device.
Playback matches your recording level; there’s no separate volume knob (by design for kid-friendliness).
Record from a normal reading distance— about 12–15 inches in front of you— like where you’d hold a book while reading. This avoids distortion or low volume.
If the volume is too soft, bring the device nearer to you.
If the volume is too loud, move the device further away.
No. Recording mode is hidden—you must hold Button 21 for 5 seconds to enter recording mode. Regular button presses only play back recordings.
If no recordings are stored yet, the green startup flash won’t appear. Once at least one page is recorded, the green light will flash three times when powered on.
Each button stores up to 30 seconds. With 21 buttons, that’s more than 10 minutes of audio.
3 AAA batteries (not included). Recordings remain stored when batteries are changed.
Yes—record in any language. The Book Buddy will play back exactly what you record.
For books with more than 21 pages, record two facing pages (a spread) per button, or skip non-story pages. You can also use extra buttons for songs, sound effects, or goodnight messages.
Peel the adhesive backing and stick the device to the inside back cover. If your book has a dust jacket, trim or tuck the flap before attaching. Use the included number stickers to map buttons to pages.
Green light: flashes at startup (after at least one recording) and during playback.
Red light: blinks during recording.
Note: Some boxes mention a blue light, but this was a printing error. It should refer to green.
No. Recordings are stored on solid-state memory and remain safe even when batteries are replaced or drained.
No. You can record over multiple sessions, and re-record individual pages anytime without starting over.
