Chatterbox Smart Speaker

$149.00

The Chatterbox Smart Speaker Kit includes everything needed to supercharge your Raspberry Pi computer (not included) into a screen-free computer that you can talk to.

* Raspberry Pi not included. Requires Raspberry Pi 4.
** Raspberry Pi 4 power supply included.

Bundle your Chatterbox order with a Raspberry Pi 4

Chatterbox Smart Speaker & Raspberry Pi 4 Bundle

$199.00

The Chatterbox Smart Speaker Kit and Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB) bundle contains everything you need to build a fully functional smart speaker that you can teach!

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Girl building a Chatterbox smart speaker

Build Real Technology

Chatterbox is a build-it-yourself kit to learn how technology works.

Cardboard Origami

Build visual problem solving skills by crafting the cardboard case based on easy to follow instructions.

Understand Electronics

Learn how current technology like smart speakers work by building one from scratch.

Customize it

Draw a face, color the box or give it cardboard arms to customize your own Chatterbox.

Learn to Code by Teaching

Chatterbox is the only educational assistant that ANYONE can teach and program how to listen, talk and respond to commands.

Chatterbox is the student

Chatterbox can only do what you teach it to do. Set up magic words to control lights, play music, message friends and family... Anything is possible!

Learn to Code through English

The best way to learn is to teach. Program Chatterbox using basic English commands like "when I hear" and "speak."

Build Communication Skills

Build information processing skills by anticipating how other people communicate and ask questions.

What can Chatterbox do?

Chatterbox has pre-built extensions or "abilities" that make it simple to create real programs that people use everyday.

WEATHER

Make skills that use real-time weather data to remind you when it's going to rain.

COMMUNICATION

Replace the need for a smartphone by teaching your Chatterbox to "text mom" or "call grandpa."

MUSIC

Play your favorite music or teach your Chatterbox to wake you up to your favorite song.

SEND MESSAGES

Connect your email to send email messages to friends, family or even your teacher.

SEARCH THE INTERNET

Teach Chatterbox how to look up word definitions, fun facts or build skills to help you study for exams.

INTERACTIVE STORIES

Write interactive games and stories that you can share with your friends and family.

WAKE UP ALARMS

Teach Chatterbox to gently wake you up with motivating messages, music or by automatically turning on lights.

HEALTHY HABIT REMINDERS

Build healthy habits by programming Chatterbox to remind you to brush your teeth or finish your chores.

AND SO MUCH MORE...

Use your imagination to super charge Chatterbox's abilities and powers. The possibilities are endless!

What's in the kit?

Chatterbox has everything needed to build a smart speaker that you can teach.

ChatterHAT expansion board

ChatterMIC dual microphone board

Speaker

Large Arcade Button and Switch

Power supply

32GB MicroSD card with ChatterOS

Cardboard origami case

Wireless updates

Raspberry Pi 4B *optional add-on

*Raspberry Pi 3B or 3B+ required, not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my order ship?

All orders are typically processed and shipped within 5-7 working days.

Can I use my Raspberry Pi?

Chatterbox requires a Raspberry Pi 3B or Raspberry Pi 3B+. The Chatterbox kit does not include a Raspberry Pi, but you can add a Raspberry Pi 3B+ to your order during the checkout process to ensure you are ready to build when your order arrives. Please note that Raspberry Pi 4 is not currently supported.

What ages is Chatterbox suited for?

The recommended minimum age to use Chatterbox is 9 years old. Chatterbox's complexity grows with kids so there is no maximum recommended age.

What is Chatterbox?

Chatterbox is a build-it-yourself, program-it-yourself smart speaker that teaches kids how to program the computers of the future: the voice-based AI assistant.

Can you really teach people how to program smart speakers and voice assistants?

Absolutely! Our youngest student that is making skills is currently 6 years old and our oldest student is 70+ years old. Chatterbox offers fun and learning to people of all ages.

What is screen-free computing?

We believe that there's just too much technology these days. Too many screens, too many games and way too many distractions, without REAL, TANGIBLE learning outcomes. Once you build and teach Chatterbox, you can use it without screens and control it with your voice.

What is socially conscious technology?

Socially conscious technology is technology that is respectful of your attention and privacy. That's why we made Chatterbox to be screen-free computing, real world learning, and privacy-focused and safe for everyone. Chatterbox only listens when you press the listen button, doesn't contain any advertising and doesn't harvest personal data.

Is Chatterbox safe?

You bet! Chatterbox respects privacy by only listening when you push the "listen" button, there is no personal data harvesting like Amazon Echo or Google Assistant, and we don't share information for any purpose, PERIOD! If you have questions, chat us up at [email protected].