Osmo Fire Manual

Also See for Fire:

Setup manual (13 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Setup
2 Documents / Resources
- 2.1 References
- 2.2 Download manual

Osmo Fire Manual

Setup

Make sure you have a compatible Fire Tablet
Not sure which Fire tablet you have? Instructions here:
Open SETTINGS > DEVICE OPTIONS
Osmo is compatible with the following Fire Tablets:
- 7th Generation Fire 7
- 7th Generation Fire HD 8
- 7th Generation Fire HD 10
- 8th Generation Fire HD 8
- 9th Generation Fire 7
- 9th Generation Fire HD 10
- 10th Generation Fire HD 8 (additional reflector adapter needed)*

*The following games are currently not compatible with new Fire HD8 launched May 2020 (10th Generation Fire HD 8): Math Wizard Games (Secrets of the Dragons and Magical Workshop), Super Studio Games (Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends and Disney•Pixar Incredibles 2), Lettertopia, Math Buzz, Detective Agency, Pizza Co., Monster, MindRacers.

Make sure you have an Osmo Base for Fire
Make sure you have an Amazon app store account created
Create your Amazon app store account.
Make sure you have an Internet connection
An internet connection is needed to:
- download the apps onto the Fire tablet
- create a myOsmo account
- sync game progress in myOsmo
- download Words albums
- use search feature in Masterpiece game
Place your device on the Osmo base and center the reflector over the camera
If you received a redemption code, you can redeem it on playosmo.com/redeem
(If you do not have a code to redeem, go to step 7)
1. On your computer or smartphone, go to and enter your code.
2. Enter your email to login or create a new account.
3. Follow the instructions provided to complete your setup.
Check your current profile on your Fire Tablet
To download your games, you must be on a parent profile—games cannot be downloaded on Amazon Freetime (child profile).

Freetime (Child Profile)
If you are on Freetime (child profile) continue to step 8.

Parent Profile
If you are on a parent profile, continue to step 9.

Switch from Freetime (child profile) to a parent profile
To switch profiles, start by swiping down from the top of the screen to reveal the top menu. Then swipe down/tap on the small arrow icon on the top right to expand the menu.

Setup - Step 4 - Switch to a parent profile
Click on the profile icon on the top of the menu, and then select your parent profile (if your profile is password protected, you will need to enter it after selecting the profile).

Download your games from a parent profile
On the home screen, select the Appstore icon to find your games.

Setup - Step 6
In the search bar on the top of the screen, search for your games. When you find your game, tap the GET button to download it. Repeat this process for all of your games:

Send games from your parent profile to Freetime (child profile)
To access settings, find and tap on the Settings menu (gear icon).

In the settings menu, go to Profiles & Family Library > Your Child's Profile > Add Content.
Next, select the Games & Apps tab, and then select the games you've downloaded. Press the Done button when you are finished.

Switch to Freetime (kid profile) to install and play your games!
To change profiles, start by swiping down from the top of the screen to reveal the top menu. Then swipe down / tap on the small arrow to expand the menu.

Setup - Step 8
Select the profile icon on the top right to view all profiles. Tap on your child's profile icon to change to that profile.

Setup - Step 9
When in your child's profile, tap on the games you've added in the Added For You section to install them. After they finish installing, they are ready to play!

Create a myOsmo account and add a profile for each player
With a myOsmo account, the child's game progress will be saved in case the app gets deleted or the player switches devices.
To create a myOsmo account:
1. Open an Osmo game.
2. Tap "myOsmo" in the top right corner
3. Tap "Create Free Account"
4. Follow the prompts to create your myOsmo account.
Adequate lighting in the room
Avoid spotlights on the game pieces, ensure that light isn't coming from behind (creates shadows).
Download the parent app to your phone in order to keep track of player progress in games
You can download the Parent app by using the search bar in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.