- Rovio is an ultra advanced WiFi robot that can act as your eyes and ears whenever you leave your home
- Control it 24/7 from anywhere in the world
- Includes speaker and microphone for 2-way audio and built-in LED headlight for dark locations
- Rechargeable NiMH battery included
- Approximately 34.3cm (H) x 30.5cm (W) x 35.6cm (D)
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Product Specifications
Model NumberRovio
Number of Puzzle Pieces6
Batteries Required?Yes
Batteries Included?Yes
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
With Rovio you will always be just a click away from the people and places that are important to you. Rovio is the Wi-Fi-equipped mobile webcam that enables you to view and interact with its environment through streaming video and audio, wherever you are. Easily control Rovio remotely 24/7 from anywhere in the world. Use any web-enabled device, PC or Mac, mobile phone, smartphone, PDA or even your video game consol.
The TrueTrack navigation system allows you to use the Rovio interface to store waypoints--with one click Rovio will automatically navigate itself to the chosen point. Rovio's built-in LED headlight will help guide it even in dimly lit locations, so you'll always know what is going on at home or at the office.
No need to worry about Rovio running low on power while you're away--the self-docking function allows you to send Rovio back to the charging station to recharge, with the click of a button on your browser. When it's done charging, Rovio is ready to take the next tour.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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We chose to get a Rovio after our Meccano Spykee expired: we were interested in the ability to control it from a mobile phone, the moveable head and the open programming interface. Sadly, our experience was that we couldn't get its microphone and speaker functions to work, despite trying three different browsers, firmware upgrades etc.
The WowWee technical support were next to useless, but credit to Otherland who gave us a full refund with minimum fuss.
Having seen enough to compare Rovio with the rival Spykee, these comparisons might be helpful to other robot buyers (assuming that you could get Rovio to work, that is):
* Ease of set-up: Equal. Both robots require you to install some software to get going. Spykee needs special software installed on any Windows/Mac PC that you use. You can control Rovio with any browser (PC or Smartphone), but for sound you still need Internet Explorer on a PC.
* Play value: Spykee is a bit more fun! You can make it play music and funny sounds.
* Movement: Rovio has the edge with the moving camera head and its surprising ability to move sideways. Spykee moves a bit better on rough surfaces and small steps.
* Creativity: Rovio is best - if you can program, but it's not a teaching toy. Spykee is very disappointing: despite having 'arms' and a 'head', nothing actually moves. The extra console buttons would be perfect for driving extra Meccano motors but have been wasted on flashing lights.
Good hunting, and if you do go for Rovio, do please tell us how you got it working!
The WowWee technical support were next to useless, but credit to Otherland who gave us a full refund with minimum fuss.
Having seen enough to compare Rovio with the rival Spykee, these comparisons might be helpful to other robot buyers (assuming that you could get Rovio to work, that is):
* Ease of set-up: Equal. Both robots require you to install some software to get going. Spykee needs special software installed on any Windows/Mac PC that you use. You can control Rovio with any browser (PC or Smartphone), but for sound you still need Internet Explorer on a PC.
* Play value: Spykee is a bit more fun! You can make it play music and funny sounds.
* Movement: Rovio has the edge with the moving camera head and its surprising ability to move sideways. Spykee moves a bit better on rough surfaces and small steps.
* Creativity: Rovio is best - if you can program, but it's not a teaching toy. Spykee is very disappointing: despite having 'arms' and a 'head', nothing actually moves. The extra console buttons would be perfect for driving extra Meccano motors but have been wasted on flashing lights.
Good hunting, and if you do go for Rovio, do please tell us how you got it working!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I had read quite a few damning reviews about this little cybertoy and bought it with some reservations but after loading the latest 5.03 firmware it really rocks... and greatly exceeds my expectations. Got it here for 125ukp but notice this has now gone up. Great fun, educational, easier to set up than expected, good interface. Good tutorials on uTube. They have even attempted to bypass ActiveX with Java - still to try. Finds its way home 99% of time. Hangs only very occasionally and gives you and the kids and idea of what it must be like driving a robot explorer on Mars! Good value at 125ukp, average value at 250upk unless you are really into botics and throwing money around but hey each to their own..
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I bought this product about a year ago and its sat colecting dust ever since. it worked fine for about two weeks (fine as in i could control it from my home and only had to reinstall settings every other day).
eventually tho the head failed to extend and as a resault rovio is unable to find its way home.
massive disapointment and waste of money.
eventually tho the head failed to extend and as a resault rovio is unable to find its way home.
massive disapointment and waste of money.
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The Rovio Mobile Webcam has a good computer interface and is easy to set-up and install. The sound system is practically non-existent and, unless in perfect lighting conditions,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kim
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Great fun. I just wish it was still being upgraded. Would love to be able to use sound with firefox or safari but it uses active x
Published 13 months ago by greybeard
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received the product in a timely manner and set up of rovio was a bit of a hassle but when i got there the toy did what it said on the box, the only thing that i could not do was... Read more
Published 22 months ago by alan
Great fun!
I was hesitating for a while to buy this gadget since I've read some bad reviews of it but after owning it for a few weeks I think it's just great. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jan Bornstein
Good toy
Works well Also with iPhone app
not good view in dark environment Then u need THE headlights
not good view in dark environment Then u need THE headlights
Published on 3 April 2010 by Sah Van Der Vlugt
Rip off you can buy this for £180 New
You can buy this Rovio mobile webcam for £180 new just seen it on a review " Working Lunch " BBC2 15/12/2009
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by Mr. M. J. Hartley
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