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# Talking Cards

Talking Cards bring AI characters to life on your Pod. Your child taps a card and starts talking, and the character responds in real time.

## What are Talking Cards?

Talking Cards are special tap-to-connect cards that link your child to an AI-powered character. When tapped, they:

* Connect to a live AI character
* Enable real-time voice conversations
* Create dynamic, personalized experiences

Each Talking Card is designed around a specific character or theme.

## How Talking Cards work

Each Talking Card has built-in NFC. When your child taps it on the Pod:

#### The Pod recognizes the card

The Pod reads the card and starts connecting to the AI character.

#### The LEDs turn purple

The LED eyes **pulse purple** while connecting.

#### The conversation begins

Once connected, your child can speak naturally and chat with the character in real time.

## Does it need Wi-Fi?

Yes. Conversations happen live, so Talking Cards need a stable Wi-Fi connection. They don't work without Wi-Fi.

For the best experience, use a strong network and keep the Pod within good signal range.

## Can I turn the microphone off?

Yes. Press the **Mic button** to turn the microphone on or off at any time, even in the middle of a conversation. When the mic is off, the character can't hear your child.

## What kinds of conversations can happen?

* Story-based adventures
* Role play and imaginative scenarios
* Question-and-answer learning
* Games and challenges
* Skill-building conversations

## What happens if the connection is slow?

On a weak connection, the Pod may take longer to connect and responses may be slightly delayed. Improving the Wi-Fi signal usually fixes this. See [Wi-Fi troubleshooting](/wifi-troubleshooting).

## Tips for the best experience

* Make sure the Pod is connected to strong Wi-Fi.
* Sit with your child during the first few conversations.
* Encourage open-ended questions for richer conversations.
* Keep the microphone uncovered for clearer audio.

You can read summaries of your child's conversations in the [Parent App](/parent-app#viewing-your-childs-activity).