Not sure about suggested age... 8 months to seven years? was considering for my almost nine and almost 11 year old. is this too old for this bolt?

8 months-7 Years is too young. Depending on how responsible your kid is, age 8-100000 is what I would suggest.

Will this sphero work on carpet?

Yes, the sphero bolt works on carpet. However it works better on wood and travels more distance for the same program. My daughter added a video to show the difference. check it out: https://youtu.be/ga4tAH9OPBc

Can this sphero also be driven manually using a phone or tablet? the mini has this feature and was hoping to find it on the more advanced models. thx

Yes, we use Kindles in our classroom to run all the Sphero robots, including Bolt.

Is this compatible with the normal sphero app?

Greetings - Thanks for checking. You can use the Sphero Play and Sphero Edu app with Sphero BOLT - -thanks for checking! https://www.sphero.com/about/play-app/

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🤖 Unlock the future of play and code — be the creator everyone envies!

CODE YOUR CREATIVITY - Drive, program, and customize with Scratch, JavaScript, or Swift for limitless innovation.
VIBRANT VISUAL FEEDBACK - Express your code with a dynamic 64-LED matrix that animates and displays real-time info.
BUILT TO ENDURE ENGAGE - Scratch-proof clear shell and wireless inductive charging keep the fun going for hours.
SENSOR POWERED PRECISION - Navigate and interact with real-world data using compass, accelerometer, and infrared communication.
JOIN A GLOBAL CREATOR COMMUNITY - Share your projects and learn collaboratively with thousands of like-minded innovators.

Sphero Bolt is a compact, programmable robot ball equipped with six advanced sensors and a vibrant 8x8 LED matrix. Designed for ages 8 and up, it offers over 2 hours of wireless inductive charging playtime and supports coding via Scratch blocks, JavaScript, and Swift. Its durable, scratch-proof shell and Bluetooth SMART connectivity make it an ideal hands-on tool for learning programming, robotics, and creative problem-solving, while connecting you to a thriving global community of creators.

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Product Dimensions	7.29 x 7.29 x 7.29 cm; 498.95 g
Batteries	1 A batteries required. (included)
Manufacturer recommended age	8 months and up
Item model number	Sphero Bolt
Educational Objective(s)	Teach programming and coding skills
Language:	English
Number of Puzzle Pieces	1
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries Included?	Yes
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	Lithium-Ion Polymer
Material Type(s)	Plastic
Remote Control Included?	No
Radio Control Number of Channels	1
number_of_channels	1
Color	Mini Activity Kit
Release date	23 September 2018
ASIN	B07DLM5DL7

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