The set up is very simple. AILA Sit & Play comes preloaded with the preschool learning system providing a robust and comprehensive early preschool curriculum, Animal Island Learning Adventure (AILA). Simply charge, power on, and start playing content in the default Broadcast Mode or start a Learning Session for personalized content using the AILA For Parents mobile app.
We recommend regularly connecting your AILA Sit & Play to your home Wi-Fi for updates, new content and for starting a Learning Session or Lullaby Mode. AILA Sit & Play can play content anywhere on the go without Wi-Fi, so learning and educational content can travel with your little one and you.
Step 1: Charge AILA Sit & Play
It will take 2 to 3 hours to fully charge. Once fully charged the device has up to 3-4 hours of battery life.
Step 2: Power on the device
Hold the Power Button for 3 seconds to power on the device. To power off, hold the Power button for 3 seconds.
Step 3: Connect Device to Wi-Fi
Select your Wi-Fi network and enter your network password. Tap to continue.
Step 4: Check that you have the latest Firmware Version (1.0.66.42)
Go to Settings and select About Device to check version and to check to see if there are any Firmware Updates (Check for firmware update).
Step 5: Download the AILA Parent app
The AILA For Parents mobile app is available via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
Step 6 Create Account
Accounts are tied to an email and are limited to one per email. Note that passwords need to contain at least 8 characters.
- Note: Even if you have entered your email address on an older version of the mobile app, you will need to create an account.
- You’ll be able to use the mobile app features from anywhere as long as you have a connection to the internet on your mobile devices and the connected AILA Sit & Play is powered on.
- You’ll appear as a Connected Caregiver on AILA Sit & Play. During registration, you’ll be able to pick a Nickname that will appear on the device.
Step 7: Pair the device with the AILA For Parents mobile app
To pair the AILA For Parents mobile app with your AILA Sit & Play device, both devices need to be connected to the Internet. We recommend that they are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Tap the scan icon to scan the QR code as displayed on the device.
Step 8: Start enjoying Animal Island Learning Adventure (AILA)!
After pairing, AILA will begin playing content in Broadcast mode. Broadcast mode is the default mode for AILA Sit & Play. In this mode, educational content follows the scope and sequence of the early preschool curriculum without personalization.
Have questions about set-up? Reach out to us by submitting a request at https://animalisland.us/contact/. Our email AILA Customer Success Team at info@animalisland.us.