# hugzly™

> Connects a plush toy to loved ones for sending and receiving 'light hugs'. (iPhone/iPad app by Our Vita Technology Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hugzly/id1610185390 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Our Vita Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609115260)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hugzly/id1610185390/reviews.md

## What is hugzly™?

A hugzly™ is a soft, lovable and huggable plush that lights up when someone you love is thinking of you. The hugzly app is required for setup. A hugzly™ reminds us that we are cared for, we belong and we are connected even when we are alone. These days we are sending virtual hugs but are missing out on the joy and comfort of a physical hug. Each hugzly bridges the gap of our ability to use technology to communicate with our need for human connection. Every type of relationship in any situation can benefit from the sense of belonging provided by a hugzly. 
Social IQ • A seven-year-old granddaughter who sees her soft, lovable, plush hugzly light up purple knows that her grandma is thinking of her and sending ‘light hugz’ at that very moment. The granddaughter squeezes hugzly tight to sense her grandma’s hug. Then she can send light hugz right back. She is able to act independently and develop her social and emotional IQ.
Multi-User • Each hugzly connects with multiple loved ones and each is assigned a color so you know which loved one is sending you hugz. A granddaughter can connect with Grandma, Grandpa, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents, and friends from one hugzly.
App-Connected • Behind the scenes hugzly is using the Light Kinections technology (patent pending). The hugzly app is easily used to connect and setup the Light Kinections™ technology to hugzly.
Easy-to-use set up for hugzly 
Create an account and accept the FREE one-year membership with a hugzly purchase.
Connect hugzly to Wi-Fi via this app and Bluetooth 
Register, name and personalize the settings of your hugzly
Connect with loved ones (aka kinections) and assign a color of light to each one.
Edit, add and delete each Kinection as needed 
Start sending and receiving the love.
Send ‘light hugz’ to someone you love at the exact moment you are thinking of them. (Can use the app or the hugzly)
Receive ‘light hugz’ and squeeze your hugzly to feel the love in the moment.
Review the 24-hour secure history of hugz, sent and received, so you never miss hugz.
All light hugz are stored for 24 hours on a secure cloud so you never miss a hugz. 

Wi-Fi needed • Made for everyone. 
People without a smart phone (children) can have hugzly function independently using Wi-Fi and no phone. 
Adults on-the-go can use only the hugzly app on their smart phone and not own a hugzly at all. They only need an annual membership.
Mental health care is critical • We designed hugzly to remind everyone that they are cared for, they belong and they are connected even when they are alone. A percentage of proceeds are donated to mental health initiatives.
Save the Wildlife • For every hugzly adopted, we will donate 5% of proceeds to wildlife conservation.

## Key features

- Connects plush toy to loved ones
- Send and receive 'light hugs'
- Assign colors to different connections
- Review 24-hour hug history
- Personalize plush settings
- Supports multi-user connections


## Frequently asked questions about hugzly™

### How do I set up hugzly™?

The hugzly app is required for setup. You'll create an account, connect your hugzly™ to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via the app, register and name your plush, and then connect with loved ones by assigning them a color.

### Can children use hugzly™ independently?

Yes, children without smartphones can have hugzly™ function independently using Wi-Fi and no phone. This allows them to receive and send 'light hugs' without direct adult supervision of the app.

### What is the 'Light Kinections' technology?

Light Kinections technology is the patent-pending system behind hugzly™ that enables the plush to light up when someone is thinking of you. The hugzly app is used to connect and manage this technology.

### How does hugzly™ help with mental health?

hugzly™ is designed to remind users that they are cared for, belong, and are connected, even when alone. A percentage of proceeds are donated to mental health initiatives.

### Can I see a history of the 'light hugs' I've sent and received?

Yes, you can review the 24-hour secure history of hugs sent and received. All light hugs are stored for 24 hours on a secure cloud so you never miss a hug.

### Does hugzly™ require a subscription?

Upon purchasing a hugzly™, you receive a FREE one-year membership. Adults on-the-go can use only the hugzly app on their smartphone without owning a hugzly, but they will need an annual membership.

### What is the age rating for hugzly™?

hugzly™ is rated for ages 4 and up. This makes it suitable for a wide range of users, including young children and adults.

### How often is hugzly™ updated?

The latest version of hugzly™ is 3.0, and it was last updated on June 4, 2024. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the app.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.0 — 2024-06-04

New and improved Version 3.0 allows you to send audio hugz to your loved ones! Send up to 30 seconds of recorded audio hugz to the ones you love. Also contains improved onboarding so you can quickly start sending and receiving hugz.

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