StoryPhones Software

[travelking1040]

Hi all,

 

I'll keep it simple,

Do you need to install the StoryPhones software in order to get the actual headphones to work?

 

I know the company closed down a long time ago so the software is almost impossible to track down.

 

Cheers,

Trav

[sted]

i dont think so iirc they work in a basic fashion as a usb drive so you can chuck mp3 files on but its been a long time

[atcoates]

If you do a search there are a few other helpful threads on this.

[travelking1040]

Yeah, turns out they work like a normal MP3 player.

There was some PTA files that wasn't playing and i though it was something to do with the actual software being needed.

[achedgy]

I'm amazed yours are still working, i had 3x sets and slowly the batteries have all died on them.

[atcoates]

We have the batteries start to die as well. Is anyone able to source a replacement? I looked but without success. CPD did some that were a close fit but slightly too big..

[achedgy]

I had no luck either

[Storyphones]

Hi,

I own the Storyphone product and software and have done since around 2013 when the original owners went bust leaving me almost £500k down. The product only ever had 12 month manufacturers warranty. If I can help in anyway I will.

[supshon]

Hi

I just read this thread and I am in desperate need of storyphones software as out school still uses them a lot and we have just upgraded to Windows 10 and no one can find the software. Does anyone have the software.

Thanks

Shelley

[kangarewuk]

Has anyone had any luck sourcing a suitable replacement battery for the headsets?

 

I bought some StoryPhones a while ago, but only some of the headset batteries will charge from flat, some are completely dead.

[achedgy]

Had two schools desperate to keep using them, tried a number of different batteries from ebay and the like with no luck. Think unfortunately it's time to let them go...

[karldenton]

We still have 2 sets but in desperate need of the software. If anyone could help out that would be great

[steveg]

If you want to pm me your email address I can send you the copy I have on our network. Haven't installed it in years, but assume it will work.

[Mark-Kelsall]

Hi There, its been a while since this thread was active, but ive been asked to get three sets of these working for a school my wife works at, ive managed to find the manuals etc and sourced some replacement batteries, but no mater how much i search the net i can't find the software until i came across this thread, could anyone help me out please.

[atcoates]

Ah, i think you're on to a loser with this one, they're so old, take my advice and don't waste any more time on them and put them in the bin (ewaste disposal pile)

I sent him a link to the software.

[paulkerton]

This is a thread that really shows the problems we have in schools IT isn't it?

[atcoates]

At one point a school asked me to find some replacement batteries for them, I tried and failed and then we binned them. They cost a fortune as well.

[Dave1108]

Hi - would you be as kind to read my thread regard Storyphones and possibly offer any help?

 

- - - Updated - - -

 

Hi all.

I own a small computer store in the UK and have been asked if I can help a special needs school with some Storyphones they have been given.

Firstly, I have not come across them before so a few questions:

1/ What power adapters do I need to use?

2/ Are there any links to manuals for them?

3/ How the heck do you use them?

 

Any and all replies would be welcome along with tips and hints.

 

Thanks in advance.

[steveg]

1 - They have a base station which they dock into which charges them. Not sure off hand what adaptor this uses, may be able to find an old one in the loft to check.

2 - No idea, don't think so! May be one when you install the software.

3 - They are essentially mp3 players build into headphones that use their own software to download stories to them.

[jomarsh82]

Hi there, I have inherited a set of these and would love to use them. Are you able to send me a link to the software? thank you.

[atcoates]

PM on way.