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How to add an AAC Switch to Play Silly Spin Apps

Silly Spin Colors

Silly Spin Colors now includes an AAC Switch Accessible Play mode, allowing players to use an AAC adaptive switch button to play. 


In this mode, the accessible switch acts like a tap. When the user activates their switch, it triggers actions on the screen.


This makes it possible for children with limited motor control to independently explore, play and learn.


For iOS iPad and Andrioid Tablet only.

How to Set Up a Wireless AAC Bluetooth Switch to Silly Spin Colors

Make sure you have the latest version of Silly Spin Colors installed.


1. Make sure your Bluetooth AAC accessible switch is turned on and in discoverable mode.

If unsure how to use your Bluetooth switch, follow manufacturers instruction.

Examples of Bluetooth AAC switches: iSwitch and RJ Cooper.


2. To connect/pair a Bluetooth AAC switch to your device go to Settings > Bluetooth > Turn on Bluetooth > My Devices > Tap the desired device in My Devices list to connect.

Note: If your Bluetooth AAC switch is already connected to another device, make sure to disconnect it or it will not connect to new device.


2. Turn on Switch Control in your settings. 


3. Open Silly Spin Colors, select the Switch mode, then select enable Switch. 


4. Tap Play.


Switch Accessibility play will begin automatically.


3. You can go to the following Apple Support links for more information.  

Apple Support Option 1

Apple Support Option 2

Apple Support Troubleshoot

How to Set Up Wired AAC Switch using a Bluetooth Interface to Silly Spin Colors

Make sure you have the latest version of Silly Spin Colors installed.


1. Connect wired AAC switch through a compatible interface, then game ready to play right away. 

Examples of Bluetooth interface: Tapio used with a wired AAC switch such as a Banana Switch.


2. Open Silly Spin Colors, select Switch mode, then select Enable Switch. 


3. Tap Play.


Switch Accessibility Play will begin automatically.

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.


In this mode, the accessible switch acts like a tap. When the user activates their switch, it triggers actions on the screen.


For iOS iPhone, iPad and Andrioid phone and Tablet.

How to Set Up a Wireless AAC Bluetooth Switch to Silly Spin ABC

1. Make sure your Bluetooth AAC accessible switch is turned on and in discoverable mode.

If unsure how to use your Bluetooth switch, follow manufacturers instruction.

Examples of Bluetooth AAC switches: iSwitch and RJ Cooper.


2. To connect/pair a Bluetooth AAC switch to your device go to Settings > Bluetooth > Turn on Bluetooth > My Devices > Tap the desired device in My Devices list to connect.

Note: If your Bluetooth AAC switch is already connected to another device, make sure to disconnect it or it will not connect to new device.


2. Turn on Switch Control in your settings. 


3. You can go to the following Apple Support links for more information.

Apple Support Option 1
Apple Support Option 2
Apple Support Troubleshoot

After Switch is Paired to Your Device Launch Recipe

1. Please note: A recipe allows you to customize your Bluetooth AAC switch so it can perform specific actions like tap middle of screen or turn a page. 

For Silly Spin apps choose the Recipe 'Tap Middle of Screen'.


2. To launch recipe go to Settings > Accessibility (or General > Accessibility) > Switch Control > Recipe > Create New Recipe > Tap Middle of Screen. 


3. Name the Recipe > Assign the Switch > Action > Tap Middle of Screen. 


4. Then go to Launch Recipe > Tap Middle of Screen.


Play

1. Once Bluetooth AAC switch has been set up, open Silly Spin ABC.


2. Select Easy Tap mode.


2. Begin play by tapping switch.


Using a Bluetooth  AAC Switch makes it possible for children with limited motor control to independently explore, play and learn.


For iPhone, iPad and Android phone and tablet.


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