1. 20 years ago, a "smart" globe costing $100+ would have all kinds of cool features that were fun to explore, was well made, and not dependent on other devices.
2. We set up in Spanish and he is having a ball answering quiz questions (capitals of countries, when was the Eiffel tower built, etc.) He can make dinosaurs and tigers appear, learn about them and also project them through my cell phone camera so it seems they are walking in my house.
3. This app does NOT work... the globe is a total waste of money.The AR is only ok.
4. But at the end of the day, it does what it says it does, I guess.I purchased the smart globe for the AR factor.
5. Today, $150 apparently gets you a cheap, hollow ball with poorly-placed stickers on it that probably cost $3 to manufacture, and the "smart" features are basically unfinished.
6. There are no decent instructions for the app, so it's trial and error, but what works is fascinating to him and he is very happy with the globe and the app.
7. Wasted $60 on nothing but a glorified nightlight :(Bought the globe that this app accompanies for my boys birthday.
8. I have held it many different ways and distances...still nothingWe have tried three different devices and have never gotten past the sign-in screen.
9. It worked first time for me, unlike for others, but it's a very awkward app to use with the globe.
10. He loves the globe and the constellations that show in the dark.
11. I love the globe so much, but I would love it more if the ar worked.A little clunky.