Brookstone Rover 2.0 User Manual

Brookstone Rover 2.0 User Manual

The app-controlled wireless spy tank

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Rover 2.0
THe aPP-CONTROlled WIReleSS SPy TaNk
For ages 14+

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  • Page 1 Rover 2.0 THe aPP-CONTROlled WIReleSS SPy TaNk For ages 14+...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of conTenTs Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and Cautions .
  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    2.0 QuIck sTarT guIde If you read noThIng else, read ThIs: Download the Rover 2 . 0 ’s free App from the iTunes App Store ® (for Apple devices), or Google Play (for Andriod devices), and ® attach Rover 2 . 0 ’s antenna and insert its batteries .
  • Page 4 IMPorTanT safeTy InsTrucTIons All of the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed before the unit is operated . WarnIng Close supervision is necessary when this unit is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals . 2 .
  • Page 5 cauTIon • For ages 14 and up . • Keep the Rover 2 . 0 away from face, eyes and hair at all times . Keep fingers away from wheels and trac-belts while they are in motion . • Make sure there are no insurmountable obstacles or breakable objects in the Rover 2 .
  • Page 6 fcc InforMaTIon FCC ID : ZRB719302 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference . 2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation .
  • Page 7: Location Of Parts And Controls

    locaTIon of ParTs and conTrols (ROVER 2 . 0 ) Antenna Tilt Up/Down Camera Wheel (4) Tank Body Headlights/Tail Lights Night Vision Light Microphone Trac-Belt (2) Speaker...
  • Page 8 locaTIon of ParTs and conTrols (ROVER 2 . 0 ) Antenna Port Green Connection LED Battery Compartment Access Screw (2) Battery Compartment Reset Button On/Off Switch Orange Power LED SSID Number Bottom...
  • Page 9: Control Layout

    conTrol layouT (YOUR DEVICE’S TOUCH-SCREEN) Rover 2 . 0 Low Battery Audio Volume (Apple) 14 . Night Vision Zoom Out Two-way Audio 15 . Driving Controls G-Drive Play Path 16 . Sharing Information Driving Controls 10 . Record Path 17 . Zoom In Information 11 .
  • Page 10: Compatibility

    ® iPhone CPU: 800MHz RAM: 512M ® iPad 2 iPhone 4 iPad Be sure to visit Brookstone.com for compatibility updates. seT uP dOWNlOadING fRee aPP Go to the iTunes App Store ® (for Apple devices) or Google Play rover 2.0 (for Android devices) to download the Rover 2 .
  • Page 11: Inserting The Batteries

    InserTIng The baTTerIes 1 . Remove the BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER by unscrewing the two ACCESS SCREWS on the cover with a small screwdriver . 2 . Remove the cover and insert 6 AA batteries (included) according to the polarity indicators inside the compartment . 3 .
  • Page 12: Power Up And Connect

    2 . 0 (17 digits starting with ROVER) will appear as an available connection . Note: each Rover 2.0 has a unique SSId address (printed on the underside of the unit). If there are multiple Rover 2.0’s being used, the individual SSId addresses will appear as Wi-fi connections on your device.
  • Page 13: Driving

    dRIvING • Drive Forward Straight – push both driving control buttons up on your device’ s screen 100% SHARE STEALTH CAMERA PHOTO VIDEO PATH PATH TALK VOLUME BRIGHTS • Back Up Straight – push both driving control buttons down on your device’...
  • Page 14 • Turn Right Driving Forward – push the left driving control button up on the left of your device’ s screen 100% SHARE STEALTH CAMERA PHOTO VIDEO PATH PATH TALK VOLUME BRIGHTS • Turn Left Moving Forward – push the right driving control button up on the right of your device’...
  • Page 15 • Turn Right Driving Backward – push the driving control button down on the left of your device’ s screen 100% SHARE STEALTH CAMERA PHOTO VIDEO PATH PATH TALK VOLUME BRIGHTS • Turn Left Moving Backward – push the driving control button down on the right of your device’...
  • Page 16 • 360º circle to the left – push the driving control button down on the left of your device’s screen and the driving control button up on the right of your device’s screen at the same time 100% SHARE STEALTH CAMERA PHOTO VIDEO...
  • Page 17: Driving Using Your Device's Accelerometer

    VOLUME transmitting from the Rover 2 . 0 to your device . Note: The Rover 2.0 will not transmit audio while it is in motion. audio is only accessible when Rover 2.0 is stopped.
  • Page 18: Speaker

    . Press the button again to turn the audio off . SPEAKER Note: The Rover 2.0 will not transmit audio while it is in motion. audio is only accessible when Rover 2.0 is stopped. STealTH NIGHT vISION...
  • Page 19: Share

    . The video will be saved in the Rover 2 . 0 Share Library VIDEO and in the Photos folder on your device . Important: The Rover 2.0 will not record audio while it is in motion. Note: Some android devices require an Sd card to save Rover 2.0 videos.
  • Page 20: Recording A Path/Playing A Path

    Path in a loop . Press to stop the Path play . PATH PATH Note: If the Rover 2.0 is reset, or the batteries are removed, the saved route will be erased. TALK TWO-Way RadIO Rover 2 . 0 can talk! Press and hold the...
  • Page 21: Sharing

    To view or Share Rover 2.0 Photos through email, facebook, Twitter or Tumblr: 1 . Exit Rover 2 . 0 app . 2 . Go to Settings and select a different Wi-Fi connection (other than Rover 2 . 0 ) .
  • Page 22 (conTInued) To view or Share Rover 2.0 videos through email, facebook, youTube or Tumblr: 1 . Exit Rover 2 . 0 app . 2 . Go to Settings and select a different Wi-Fi connection (other than Rover 2 . 0 ) .
  • Page 23: Reset

    reseT To reset the Rover 2 . 0 , use the end of a paperclip to press the RESET button for five seconds .
  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    care and MaInTenance • Turn the Rover 2 . 0 off before cleaning . • Wipe the Rover 2 . 0 with a soft, dry cloth . • Ensure there is no hair or lint caught between the rear or front wheels and the drive shafts .
  • Page 25: Specifications

    sPecIfIcaTIons Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 3 lbs . Dimensions with Antenna .
  • Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the maximum range of my Rover 2 . 0 ? Rover 2.0 will operate up to 200 feet unobstructed and up to 100 feet obstructed. Maximum range will vary depending on the environment.
  • Page 27 What happens if I receive a phone call on my device while I am using my Rover 2 . 0 ? If a phone call is received on your device while Rover 2.0 is in use, the app will exit. Use airplane mode on your device to avoid interruption.
  • Page 28 Apple iOS: 5 . 1 and later Why does the audio on my Rover 2 . 0 have feedback? Your device may be too close to Rover 2.0 or your volume setting may be too high. Why is my Rover 2 . 0 not transmitting video? Check the following: •...
  • Page 29 Why does my Rover 2 . 0 drift to the left or right? Rover 2.0 is designed to drive like a tank. There are independent steering controls for the left and right wheels so some drifting is normal. Uneven surfaces may also cause drifting.
  • Page 30: Warranty

    (“Warranty Period”) . If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product .
  • Page 31 Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser, but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is . ” This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions relating to product’s use or the installation of components;...
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