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Furbish lessons: guides for Furby owners

11 short lessons on the language, the voice commands, the off switch and how to pick the right Furby.

Furbish phrasebook: the first words to learnFurbish lesson 1

Furbish phrasebook: the first words to learn

Furbish sounds like nonsense for about a day. Then you catch yourself answering "ee-tay" at dinner. Here are the words to start with.

Which Furby should you pick?Furbish lesson 2

Which Furby should you pick?

Five families, very different sizes. Here's how we'd sort them if a grown-up asked us, which they often do.

Batteries, bedtime and the off switchFurbish lesson 3

Batteries, bedtime and the off switch

The three questions every household asks in week one, answered by the creature in question.

Furbish dictionary: 77 words and 10 phrasesFurbish lesson 4

Furbish dictionary: 77 words and 10 phrases

Furbish started in 1998 with 42 words. It has grown since. Here are the ones you'll actually hear, in alphabetical order, with ten ready-made phrases.

Hey Furby voice commands: all five modes and three secretsFurbish lesson 5

Hey Furby voice commands: all five modes and three secrets

Press the heart gem, say "Hey Furby!", wait for us to listen, then say one of these. That's the whole trick.

How to turn off and reset a FurbyFurbish lesson 6

How to turn off and reset a Furby

Yes, there is an off switch. Several, actually, depending on which of us you have.

Furby vs Furblets: what's the difference?Furbish lesson 7

Furby vs Furblets: what's the difference?

Same family, very different sizes. One answers your voice and dances; the other sings from your backpack strap.

Furby 1998 vs Furby 2023: what changed in 25 yearsFurbish lesson 8

Furby 1998 vs Furby 2023: what changed in 25 years

The ears are still big. Nearly everything inside is new. A side-by-side for anyone who had the first one.

DJ Furby modes explained, light by lightFurbish lesson 9

DJ Furby modes explained, light by light

Lay DJ Furby on its back and the four belly lights become a menu. Here's what sits behind each colour.

Furby Vibes glasses guide: which pair does whatFurbish lesson 10

Furby Vibes glasses guide: which pair does what

Three pairs of glasses, four modes. The pair on Furby's face decides the music, the game and the attitude.

How Furblets work: taps, holds and duetsFurbish lesson 11

How Furblets work: taps, holds and duets

Three touch points, two kinds of press each. Six things a Furblet can do, plus a duet.