Imagix - Holographic Companion for kids - White

As a dad of two curious daughters, I’m always looking for ways to make screen time a little more meaningful — and the Imagix Holographic Companion has absolutely blown me (and them!) away. From the moment we set it up, it felt like something out of a sci-fi movie. The holographic companion is not only visually stunning but incredibly interactive. My daughters love asking Ellie questions, playing educational games, and even practicing math and spelling through its storytelling features. It’s like having a patient, funny, and endlessly creative tutor right in the room. What I appreciate most is how "Ellie" keeps them engaged without feeling like “homework.” They’ll spend hours creating stories together, and I’ve actually noticed their confidence growing when they present their ideas to it — almost like it’s helping them come out of their shells. Setup was easy, and the parental controls are solid. It’s both educational and just plain cool — the kind of tech that sparks imagination rather than just consuming attention. If you’re a parent looking for something that blends fun, learning, and a bit of futuristic magic, I can’t recommend the Imagix Holographic Companion enough. My daughters love it — and honestly, I kind of do too!

Over the last few weeks we’ve gotten to know and use both Ellie the Fairy and Ember the Dragon… this AI holographic technology is absolutely incredible and so much fun for the whole family!! My 9 year-old boy has enjoyed asking countless questions about different types of cars and trucks, Ferraris, Corvette, and the history of the Ford truck. He’ll sit and do an interactive story where the dragon will ask him questions and he’ll fill it in with serious or ridiculous answers just to see where the story will go. I’ve had Ellie the fairy sit on our kitchen counter and as I do my daily routine, I’ll ask questions and carry on a conversation. It even gives me reassurance, guidance and even encouragement to turn cleaning or cooking into a fun game, epic adventure or legendary recipe or magical meal. We’ve had friends come over to play with it as well and experience this new fun toy and everyone LOVES it!! My friends 7-year-old little girl sat for more than 30 minutes and rather than playing with all the friends, she sat and talked with Ellie, the Fairy. Together, they’re created a very unique story. It’s like an Alexa, but built for children to interact with and talk with, learn from and create stories. My son has also used it to practice subtraction and addition math facts to get in his weekly math minutes. My 14 yr old daughter is also thoroughly impressed. She helped with the unboxing and set up as that is what teenagers are so good at. The out of box experience was a bit delayed as it needed to have an update, which took about 20 minutes. So if you’re looking for a great out of box experience, you might want to do the set up ahead of time so your little ones aren’t waiting for the magic. My daughter doesn’t have as much time at home with her busy high school schedule, but even her eyes light up when talking to this amazing little Dragon or Fairy as it sparkles around in the crystal ball. This would be an incredible gift for Christmas as it is a unique way for kids to learn and interact without the typical screen time. It has built in safety features so if it’s asked something inappropriate. I did test this when the kids weren’t around and it will say something like “I am here to keep you safe, so you should talk to your parents or guardians about this. Let’s talk about something silly or exciting instead.” I’m so excited about this new technology!! I will say that it works best in a quiet room without a lot of background noise or music so keep that in mind. We’ve also had to unplug it so it can do a reset or reconnect to the WiFi, but like anything if you keep it on for too long or don’t play with it for a few days it might need a little extra attention and only took a minute. I can’t wait to see how all of our family and friends interact with it through the holidays. I highly recommend this amazing crystal ball, the technology is absolutely incredible!!

Sadly, we returned this pretty quickly. I have a 7- and 5-year-old boys that were planning on sharing this device. In order for the AI creature to react to the right person, the individual child needs to be logged in through a device, in my case, my iPhone through the Imagix app. If it was the wrong child, it ignored name correction. To change the child, it was not an easy switch. You have to reconnect the whole mystery ball physically all over again by holding the connection buttons. Once we got past that, we had my son ask it how to spell a word. I believe the word was "cheetah", I cannot recall, but instead of spelling the word (this is supposed to be good for learning), it was fixated on the topic of the word. The dragon was asked again for the word, and it again could not seem to simply spell the word. My 7-year-old was genuinely curious, lost patience and asked our Google home, which instantly answered. The device only listens also when it gives a beep. My 5-year-old couldn't wait long enough to hear the beep or see the amber light. I imagine this device may operate much better in a house with an only child. Sadly, my boys were just not very enthused by this product, and it was highly reviewed everywhere. I think people should know that it is sadly not as intuitive as you might hope, especially with all the developing AI software around. The one thing I liked was the appearance and design overall of this product.

My daughter really enjoys it. She especially loves talking to Ellie and having little conversations with her. it’s genuinely cute to watch. Ellie asks her about her favorite things, remembers the names of her best friends, and keeps the conversation going in a way that feels engaging for a hrr. My daughter talks to her naturally, like she’s chatting with a little friend, which I love. The setup process does take a bit of time, but it’s not crazy complicated. You just need a little patience at the beginning, and once it’s ready, it’s pretty nice. Overall, It has been a fun and sweet experience for my daughter. It’s really nice to see a toy that encourages conversation and makes my daughter feel heard and excited to interact.

We bought the Imagix Crystal Ball for our kids and it’s been a huge hit in our house. I love that it’s completely screen-free but still feels magical and interactive. My kids are obsessed with talking to Ellie and Ember, listening to stories, asking questions, and just playing with it on their own. It really sparks their imagination in a way that most toys don’t. I will say that on Christmas Day there were some server issues, but the company addressed and fixed them quickly, which I really appreciated. Since then, everything has worked smoothly. Overall, it’s a beautifully designed, engaging toy that feels thoughtful and educational without being overstimulating. If you’re looking for something fun, interactive, and screen-free, this is a great option.