The perfect first app for your child to learn and play.
Using a Switch with Silly Spin Colors
Silly Spin Colors includes a Switch Play mode, so your child can play using a simple switch instead of touching the screen.
Each press acts like a tap.
Designed to support independent play, exploration, and learning.
Before you start
Make sure you have the latest version of Silly Spin Colors installed.
Switch Play is available on iPad and Android tablets only.
Option 1: Using a Bluetooth switch (like iSwitch)
Step 1: Connect your switch
Turn your switch on.
Go to Settings, then Bluetooth.
Tap your switch to connect.
If your switch was connected to another device, disconnect it first.
Step 2: Turn on Switch Play
Open Silly Spin Colors.
Tap Switch Mode, then tap Enable Switch when prompted.
Step 3: Start playing
Tap Switch Mode to begin.
Now each press of the switch will interact with the screen.
Option 2:Using a wired switch (like Tapio)
Step 1: Connect your switch
Plug your interface into the iPad or tablet.
Plug your switch into the interface.
If there is a light, it’s ready.
Step 2: Turn on Switch Play
Open Silly Spin Colors.
Tap Switch Mode, then tap Enable Switch.
Step 3: Start playing
Tap Switch Mode to begin.
Now each press of the switch will interact with the screen.
Quick fix
If the switch starts scanning or stops tapping the screen, turn Switch Control OFF, then back ON again.
This usually fixes it.
Simple setup. Easy to use. Made for independent play.
Using a Switch with Silly Spin ABC
Silly Spin ABC can be played using an AAC Switch, allowing players with limited motor control to independently explore, play and learn.
You can use either a wired switch (like Tapio) or a Bluetooth switch (like iSwitch) to play.
Once set up, each press acts like a simple tap in the middle of screen.
Step 1: Connect your switch
Wired switch (like Tapio)
Plug the device into the iPad. Plug your switch into it.If there is a green light, it’s ready. No Bluetooth needed.
Bluetooth switch (like iSwitch)
Turn your switch on.Go to Settings, then Bluetooth. Tap your switch to connect.
Step 2: Turn on Switch Control
Go to Settings, then Accessibility, then Switch Control. Turn Switch Control ON.
Step 3: Add your switch
Tap Switches, then Add New Switch. Tap External. Press your switch once.Give it a simple name like Switch.For Action, choose Select Item.
Step 4: Stop the screen from moving
If the screen is moving or highlighting things:Go to Settings → Accessibility → Switch ControlTurn Switch Control OFFWait a few seconds Turn Switch Control ON again
Step 5: Create a center tap
Tap Gestures, then Create New Gesture. Tap once in the middle of the screen.Save it as Center Tap.
Step 6: Connect your switch to that tap
Go back to Switches and tap your switch.Change Action to: Custom Gesture → Center Tap
You’re ready to Play
Choose Easy Tap mode and select Play. Now each press will tap the screen. Simple, consistent, and easy to use.
Quick fix
If the switch starts scanning or stops tapping the screen, turn Switch Control OFF, then back ON again. That usually fixes it.
