Sphero Bolt

Having issues connecting your bolts?

Truobleshooting: #1 Restart your chromebook #2 Update Chrome OS #3 Confirm Bluetooth is toggled on

Still not connecting? There is a Google update in process that may impact Bluetooth connectivity between Chrome devices & Sphero products. Try using this site instead of the Google Playstore App.

Get to know Sphero Bolt

Sphero BOLT is a programmable robot ball that you can drive and code, providing endless opportunities for students to be creative and have fun while developing fundamental STEM skills. When used with any curriculum, this educational robotics kit lets students learn programming skills, complete hands-on activities, and share their creations with the classroom.

What comes in a kit?

Each kit includes…

Power pack case
15 Sphero BOLT Robots
15 Inductive charging cradles with USB cables
15 Protractors with heading, directions, and clock
15 Turbo covers
Maze tape and 124 stickers
Compatible with Sphero Edu app for Chrome OS
Charging cable for case (charges all spheros in their cradles)

To use Spheros with your Chromebook, first visit the Google Play Store and install the Sphero Edu app on each Chromebook. Students must then enable Location Services using the following directions:

On the Chromebook, go to Settings > Apps
From the apps menu, select Google Play Store
From the Google Play Store menu, select Manage Android preferences
From Android preferences, select Security & Location
Under the Privacy header, select Location
On the Location screen, toggle Use Location to On > When you first toggle the switch on, you will get an Agree prompt to turn on. It may require multiple attempts.