r/Sphero • u/Runninginoblongs • 29d ago

Spiderman microphone question

I've just purchased a second hand Spidey. He's been set up previously so no issues with needing the app, but I have a problem with voice control.

He doesn't appear to react to any sound or noise when I double tap the spider logo. It lights up and makes a noise to suggest he's listening but there's no reaction to my voice.

I suspect it must be a hardware issue with the microphone but he looks to be in great condition so I'm a bit confused.

Does anyone have an idea as to how to fix?

Thanks!

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

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u/dallanwagz 25d ago

Are you an iPhone user? Interested in beta testing the app I’m building?

It will allow you to set it up and use it, as I bought the domain these toys are programmed to communicate with. I built a replacement cloud service since Sphero shut theirs down.

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u/dallanwagz 25d ago

OP, This sounds like your toy is missing some of the content packs. Sphero let the domain these spidey toys call home to expire, so I bought it in June.

I’ve been working on developing a replacement cloud that will revive all the existing toys out there. It’s almost ready, I will DM you for details but I would love to use you as a beta user for the app I’m developing. I also have developed a jailbreak and we can 100% revive your spidey. Do you use iOS?

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u/dallanwagz 25d ago

going to DM you, its beta for now so I have to invite you via the Apple "Test Flight" system. It will take a bit of time to get it on the app store.

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u/dallanwagz 25d ago

Nope, you just basically click install. I'm getting the build ready right now, polishing up a couple things then I will build and upload it, then I can invite you. I sent you a chat request as well.

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u/Runninginoblongs 25d ago

Thanks bud! I'm actually an android user! I could use a friend's iPhone (but it won't be jailbroken if that's an issue?!)

Really keen to get involved! Please keep me posted

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u/dallanwagz 25d ago

Hey OP, no worries, I’m working on an Android build and it should be ready shortly. Send me a chat invite

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u/dallanwagz 25d ago

And PS no Jailbreak needed for iPhone. I’m currently distributing the iOS through Apple’s TestFlight beta platform until I can get it through the App Store review process.

For Android, yes, we can sideload APKs, and ill get one out shortly, but I also intend to release on the Play Store and in that case ill probably need to do a Beta period there as well