The Toniebox Lite Starter Set, priced at £59.99, offers families a more accessible entry point to the screen-free audio system. The new compact device from Tonies is designed for small hands and ears, delivering much of the entertainment of a regular Toniebox in a smaller package.
A More Budget-Friendly Option
With a standard Toniebox 2 retailing at £104.99, the Toniebox Lite Starter Set provides families with a more budget-friendly option. The bundle features a Creative-Tonie, Rubie, which arrives with Rubie's Amazing Adventures pre-loaded. The package also enables youngsters to have a crack at recording their own messages, songs and tales through Tonies' app.
The entertaining box lets kids place a Tonie character on top and tune into a fresh adventure. Designed specifically to grant little ones early independence, the new Toniebox Lite's construction has been meticulously considered to provide straightforward features.
Features and Compatibility
An incredibly simple squeeze of the ears can adjust the volume up or down, and a tap or tilt jumps backward or forward. The Toniebox Lite comes in a sleek grey finish with a compact, durable shell making it perfect for travel. It also boasts a useful sleep timer which can progressively reduce the volume before shutting down automatically.
Soft silicone covers are also sold separately in various shades and let children customise their Toniebox Lite. The new Lite model is compatible with the complete Tonies library - including Originals and bedtime - meaning current titles remain usable. The sole exception is the Tonieplay interactive games, which the brand confirms stay exclusive to the Toniebox 2.
Fresh characters are also launching monthly. Moreover, once a Tonie has been played for the first time, it can be used again without Wi-Fi, and Offline Mode allows parents to disable the connectivity as needed.
Battery, Setup and Parental Controls
Offering up to six hours of entertainment per charge, the Toniebox Lite is compatible with both wired and Bluetooth headphones. Setup is straightforward and can be completed via Bluetooth within minutes. Mums and dads can use the free Tonies app to manage the device remotely, providing access to volume controls and playtime restrictions, while also monitoring the battery level.
Early Reviews and Alternatives
One reviewer said: "Fun screen free toy. The Toniebox Lite has been so fun to use for my three year-old toddler. The box is perfect for small hands and it's easy to control." Another noted: "The Toniebox Lite My Story Set is a great compact little audio player that you can sync with the app on your phone to set up. It was an easy process and the box itself is also very easy to use."
Over at Trustpilot - where Tonies boasts a 4.3 star rating - one customer raised a slight worry about the functionality of their unit, stating: "My 5-year-old loves it but we found sometimes difficult to operate, connect to new network or connect headphones." Nevertheless, another reviewer noted: "I think they are the best thing since sliced bread."
Alternatively, The Toniebox 2 remains available as the full-featured Toniebox, providing Tonieplay interactive games, a dynamic Light Ring, a Bedtime Mode and even a Sunrise Alarm. Argos is stocking the Yoto Mini for £65, while at Very, the Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Going Places Learning Purse is priced at £14.99. The Toniebox Lite is designed for kids aged one to 12.
