Rovio Control

Rovio Control

Remote for Wowwee's Rovio

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20 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 14 Feb 2025)

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Control your Wowwee Rovio robot with your Apple Watch or iPhone. Play paths, take photos, and manage settings remotely. Requires Rovio hardware to function.

Remote control for Rovio hardware
Apple Watch integration
Take photos remotely
Play and record paths
Network auto-configuration
Status monitoring
Audio file playback
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What's New in Rovio Control

2.0

September 1, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. The app received a complete overhaul with a simplified design. Please read the most important changes: Introducing the "drag to turn"-button. You can drag this button in 4 directions for quick and precise turns: drag it left for a 90 degrees turn left, drag it right for a 90 degrees turn right, drag it down for a 180 degrees turn right and drag it up for a 180 degrees turn left. Added offline modus - explore the app without being connected to your Rovio. Added full LED control and light animations. In the upper right Menu there is a new button. You can cycle through a bunch of LED presets like: all on, all off, circle animation, runner animation, KITT (do you rembember Knight Rider?) and other animations. Very sweet and works without hardware modifications. Please note that you can not change the LED while charging on the dock, but when charging is done you can for example turn all LED off. (night mode) Bigger joysticks, tweaked controls, optimized UI for all screen sizes. Sound selection menu changed. User names and passwords can now contain characters like ':', '@' or '&'. Added sound preview for guard mode. Requires iOS 9.3 or higher. Smaller improvements and a lot of under the hood optimizations.

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User reviews

Nice app, lots of potential if updated

If this app worked properly and received some updates it would be brilliant. Technically the app does everything advertised however after about 10 seconds of use the video stream becomes unusable due to bad stuttering. Movement of the robot remains perfect however.

If this app got some updates, for example the addition of two way audio capabilities it would be better than the browser interface (as long as the bugs like meantioned above are fixed too)
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Marginal

It is no quite what I expected. The video is slow and choppy. There is no capability of raising the camera. However, camera control of exposure is not bad.

Impressive UI but...

Dusted off my Rovio the other day and rediscovered this app - now updated. Amazing for an old bit of kit. Really impressive UI and tweaks but sound button just gives white noise (even rebooted and reinstalled firmware) and can’t action paths. Video is a bit slow compared to a PC connection. Lots of settings to play with too. Would be nice if Wowee updated the product too... ahead of its time.

Additional comment after using for a month... still like the UI but the video is crap - slow to update and jerky even on a local connection. I’m sure the previous version of this app was better. Bought Rovio Chat app for comparison. Not as slick interface but video is superb and quick even remotely. Sound system works too. Switched to this app and uninstalled Rovio Control. Oh and bugs reported to developer though appear not really interested.
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#1

Best app for the rovio rover. Seriously, I've got the rest...

Best app out there

By far the best with tons of features and very reliable

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FAQ

What is Rovio Control?

Rovio Control is a remote control application designed to operate Wowwee's Rovio robot hardware. It allows users to control movement, take photos, and manage various robot functions.

Do I need the Rovio robot hardware to use Rovio Control?

Yes, this application is exclusively for users who already own Wowwee's Rovio robot hardware. It acts as a remote interface for the physical robot.

Can I use Rovio Control on my Apple Watch?

Yes, Rovio Control is available for Apple Watch, allowing you to play existing paths, send the Rovio to its dock, and take photos directly from your wrist.

How does Rovio Control connect to the robot?

The app offers full auto-configuration in your network or ad hoc mode, eliminating the need to manually manage IP addresses for a hassle-free connection.

What kind of status information does Rovio Control provide?

Rovio Control keeps you informed about your Rovio's status, including whether it's docked, roaming, heading home, executing a path, or recording a path. It also shows navigation signal strength and Wi-Fi strength.

Does Rovio Control have ads?

No, Rovio Control does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that focuses on providing a seamless user experience without interruptions.

What is the price of Rovio Control?

Rovio Control is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. This grants you full access to all its features for controlling your Rovio robot.

How often is Rovio Control updated?

The latest version of Rovio Control is 2.0, which was last updated on September 1, 2017. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app is optimized for retina displays.