Mini Robot Kids Walkie Talkies 2 Pack - Walkie Talkies for Boys & Girls Ages 3-12 with LCD Backlit Flashlight | 3KM Range for Camping, Hiking & Outdoor Adventures | Perfect Birthday & Christmas Gift (Blue)

These are a set of two adorable little “space man” walkie talkies. I received blue ones. They are initially very lightweight but after adding 4 AAA batteries to each walkie talkie they feel more substantial. They easily fit into an adult’s hand but also would not be too cumbersome for a child. I did not expect all of the features included in this set, especially at such an affordable price. The last set of kid’s walkie talkies I tried a while back had two or three buttons and lacked clarity in transmissions. Kids being kids will no doubt have no trouble figuring these out but I went through the directions to set up and test them before I gift them for Christmas.Parents can set the walkie talkies up and lock out the functionality of most buttons, if desired. This will help make it a simpler device and prevent picking up and hearing transmissions coming through from other channels in use within range.The illuminated LCD screen provides information about the status of each device. A flashlight is also featured on the device to add to the fun.Devices are set to the same channel (22 to choose from). To further prevent outside users from accessing your channel activate the CTCSS to select a sub-channel (99 to select from). The directions provide more information about this.A Monitor feature checks for weaker signals in the currently selected channel. The “Talk” button is pressed to transmit voice but the radio can also be set to allow voice activated transmission with three different sensitivity levels to choose from. The “Talk” button also serves as an “Enter” button when setting up various features on these radios. Reception volume is adjusted by the crescent shaped buttons on either end of the front control panel.The Scan button allows one to scan for activity on radio channels 1 through 22. Ten different call tones are featured to alert others that you will begin talking. Just press the Call button.The key tones are loud but there is the option to disable the tones included. A “Roger” beep sounds upon release of the talk button to confirm one has stopped talking. This tone may be disabled, too.When we tested, one of us was on the second floor and the other just outside the house and communication was easy at this range. We didn’t test range further away from the house since that would have meant getting drenched. It was raining cats & dogs outdoors.Finally, a battery saving function feature is activated after 6 seconds of non-use. A switch to the standard non-economy mode happens automatically when an incoming signal is detected.I always wanted walkie talkies when I was a kid and these were a lot of fun for me to try out. They are simply a great toy that encourages social interaction and is not a cell phone, tablet or computer.