Smart phone controlled toys

9 Very Cool Smart Phone Controlled Toys

Remote control cars, robots and other gadgets have always been popular. However, with new technology this can be taken a step further and teen boys will love using their smart phone, tablet or other device to control toys.

There are some really cool smartphone controlled toys including race cars, tanks, drones robots and objects. It's not just teenage boys who will love these, I can guarantee there will be adults wanting to try them out too. These will be toys they wish they grew up with. Check out 5 favorite smart phone controlled toys below.

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Ollie

Control Ollie via your smart phone or tablet. Download the app and then connect Ollie to your device by bluetooth - you are then ready to go.

Ollie can be controlled via a touchscreen or turn your device sideways to enter trick mode.

Ollie is fast to drive. It goes up to 14mph and it's also super fun to try tricks with. If it's too fast for you, it's possible to turn down the speed too. Ollie is tough, it's designed to withstand the speed and the tricks.

It has a 30mph range and there is about an hours play from one charge.

Rev

Rev comes with 2 cars. The Rev cars can drive, think, and fight all by themselves.

In single player mode, you pick the car you want to control with your smart device. The other will be an artificially intelligent drone. And it's time to battle.

It works by using Beacon Sense technology, a proprietary indoor GPS system that enables the cars to sense their surroundings and navigate accordingly.

As well as single player mode you can play with your friends with each one of you taking a car. Each set comes with 2 cars but you can play with up to 16 in total.

It works on most indoor floor surfaces.

Miposaur

Miposaur looks like a really fun toy.

You can control it from your smartphone and tablet but that's not the only way. It can also be controlled with a trackball which comes with Miposaur but most amazingly it responds to hand gestures too.

There is lots of play value with Miposaur

The TrackBall is equiped with BeaconSense technology, which means MiPosaur can track and follow the ball around. You can use the trackball to do things like take MiPosaur for a walk, play dino in the middle, play fetch and feed MiPosaur.

Download the free app to use your smart phone to control Miopsaur. Some things you can use it to do include drive MiPosaur, feed it steaks, socks, cavemen and watch MiPosaur’s reaction, battle against other MiPosaurs, dance to any song in your music library and trace a path on your screen for MiPosaur to follow.

Miposaur responds to the gestures you do with your hand such as clapping and swiping. Miposaur has three different moods and ten different commands. Depending on what it's in, Miposaur will react to gestures differently. Miposaur can either be excited, curious or annoyed.

Lots of fun! Who wouldn't want to have a go with Miposaur?

Anki Overdrive

The Anki Overdrive is a racetrack with 2 cars which can be controlled with a smart device.
It's simple and easy to set up. Just build one of the 8 configurations for the track. Download the app on your device and then start racing.
Each car has their own unique weapon systems and the technology to intelligently think for themselves on the battlefield.
You can purchase more track, more cars and other accessories to enhance your game play too.
You can challenge friends to race or race a car against one of the AI controlled commanders.

Lego App-Controlled Batmobile

This combines legos and smartphones! Two favorite things of many teen boys and double the amount of fun and learning.
Build the four wheel drive batmobile with 2 dual stud shooters.
Then use the app to control it on your smartphone.
The cool toy vehicle features 2 motors powered by a Bluetooth-controlled battery hub with opening minifigure cockpit

Cozmo

Cozmo is based on the robots you see in movies. Think robots like Wall-E. He is kind of cute and his eyes and the noise he makes show his personality and moods. He expresses real emotions in response to your actions.

All you need to play with Cozmo is a compatible iOS or Android device.
Download the free app and you can start playing with Cozmo.

The app packed full of content and is constantly updating with new ways to play. New games and upgrades are unlocked the more you play.

One of the most anticipated tech toys this year.

Drone

Drones are fun and cool to fly.
The drone featured is an awesome option for beginners and advanced users.
It can be controlled by using an app downloaded onto your smartphone.
It features a one key engine start and landing.
It can perform an altitude hold and 3D flips!
The drone takes HD photos and video.

BB-8 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero

This sturdy and well designed BB8 droid can be controlled via an app downloaded onto a smart phone.

There's lots you can do with BB8. Why not control him around on obstacle course? He has fun chasing pets or being chased!

You can also use the Sphero Edu App to learn to program 3 different ways with BB-8 and complete STEM activities.

BB-8 will also react to movies from the Star Wars saga as you watch.

Sphero App Enabled R2-Q5 Droid

Like BB-8, the R2-Q5 can be guided around your home with a compatible Apple iOS or Android smartphone or tablet.

Even though R2 Q5 is not the best known droid, the toy is packed with features and has a great design.

It has front and rear LED lights that are fully functional, and it’s integrated speaker means all the bleeps and boops it makes come right from the droid itself.