Sphero has added a new feature to its already amazing and adorable BB-8 toy droid. The toy company has updated its BB-8 app in lieu of the digital HD and DVD/Blu-ray release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The app will now allow Sphero BB-8 owners to watch the movie and react to it with their own BB-8, which will be reacting via sounds and motion.
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So how exactly can you watch the film and get emotional with the Sphero BB-8?
First, update the Sphero BB-8 app. After updating, you'll find a new entry called "Watch With Me" on the app's play modes. This gets the toy ready to enjoy the movie with you.
Note: Make sure that the app has access to your microphone. Also, make sure that your BB-8 runs of full battery, or just keep the toy on its dock with the power cable plugged so it won't lose power while watching the 2-hour film.
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Next, place your device with the Sphero BB-8 app near your TV so the device can hear what's happening at all times.
Perch your BB-8 on its dock in front of your TV so you could see it react to the events on the screen.
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There you have it, you can check out your toy move in sadness, fear, joy, excitement, and more – all complete with matching sound effects.
Even though most fans probably don't need anyone or anything to actually enjoy watching any Star Wars film, this certainly looks like a new way to enjoy The Force Awakens. Now if only they could make BB-8 react to the first six Star Wars films.
The Sphero BB-8 app-controlled toy was released last year on Force Friday.
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