How Do I Activate an External Device with a LITTLE Step-by-Step

Summary

This article will cover how to activate an external device such as a switch-adapted toy or appliance with a LITTLE Step-by-Step switch.

Required Items

Instructions

  1. While recording a message, press the record button one time to assign the toy/appliance to that message.
  2. Record any additional messages to the other levels.
  3. Once you’ve completed recording all messages, plug your toy or appliance into the 1/8-in (3.5-mm) labeled Toy/Appliance output on the back of the device. 
  4. The toy or appliance will now activate for the duration of the message.

Tips and Troubleshooting

  • We recommend a message of at least 3-5 seconds for the output to activate your toy or appliance
  • You can increase the length of the toy or appliance activation time by recording a longer message. 
  • Some toys or appliances require a 1/8-in (3.5-mm) mono plug-to-plug adapter cable to connect an external device. This is included with your BIG Step-by-Step.

For additional information on LITTLE Step-by-Step, please visit the Knowledge Base.

Please visit the LITTLE Step-by-Step Support Hub for additional support resources. If you have any additional questions, please contact the ableCARE Product Success Team for further assistance.

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