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Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit – Build a Wand. Learn To Code. Make Magic.

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 1,638 ratings

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Brand Kano
Age Range (Description) 6 years & up
Item Dimensions LxWxH 14.5 x 1 x 1 inches
Item Weight 16 ounces
Educational Objective Coding Skills

About this item

  • Build a Wand that responds to your movements. Comes with wand parts, PCB with Codeable LED, button, batteries, step-by-step book, stickers, poster, and free Kano app. Tablet not included.
  • Learn to code with 70+ step-by-step creative challenges. Make feathers fly, goblets multiply, fire flow, pumpkins grow, and more.
  • Wave your wand and see instant effects on screen. Create with creatures, sweets, spells, 200+ exclusive sounds, music, and wizarding artefacts.
  • Endless play with Kano world. Remix art, games, and music made by a creative community.
  • No coding experience necessary. Includes Lifetime care and 1 year Warranty. Ages 6+.
  • Requires Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth Smart 4.0 or newer). works with Windows 10 Pro & home, Mac OS 10.10, iOS 10 (selected iPad models only), Android 5.0 (tablets only), Amazon Fire tablets (8 HD 2016 or newer). full hardware and software requirements Can be found below.

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Product Description

Product Description

Build your own wand. Learn to code with step-by-step creative challenges. Make magic on a screen, with a wave, twist, and twirl. Create, share, and play with the Kano community.

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Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit – Build a wand. Learn to code. Make magic.

Build your own wand. Learn to code with step-by-step creative challenges. Make magic on a screen, with a wave, twist, and twirl. Create, share, and play with the Kano community.

What you do

Build a wand

Learn to code

Make magic

Build a wand

Open the box, pull out the pieces, button and board. Follow the simple steps, build your own wand, learn how it works. Connect it to your tablet or computer, and start creating with the Wizarding World.

Learn to code

70+ creative challenges show you how. With simple steps connect code blocks, see the Javascript. Level up slowly, learn about loops, logic, and variables. Simple for beginners, expansive for experts.

Make Magic

Wave your wand and see instant effects on screen. Make feathers fly, goblets multiply, fire flow, pumpkins grow, and more. Creature with creatures, spell motions, sweets, 200+ sounds, music, and wizarding artifacts.

Hogwarts, costumes, surprises

Hogwarts, costumes, surprises

Unlock challenges across iconic locations including Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Hogsmeade, whilst listening to a stunning original score. The more challenges you complete the more costumes and medals you earn. Discover secrets along the way.

Endless Play

Challenges

Playground Mode

Kano World

Remix

Replay Challenges

You can revisit challenges from the iconic locations as many times as you like. But why not change it up, add a new creature or spell motion?

Playground Mode

Once you've learned the basics, there's no end to what you can make. Code your own creations with creatures, make things levitate, or grow, use official spell motions.

Kano World

Join our creative community. Be inspired, make, share and play with magical creations by people all over the world. Safe and friendly.

Remix 700,000+ Creations

See the code behind any creation, then tweak it to make it your own. Change the gravity, add magical artifacts, particles, music, wand movements.

What you need to know

What you need to know

FAQ

What is the Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit?

It's a DIY kit that shows you how to build a Bluetooth Coding Wand, learn to code with step-by-step creative challenges, and make magic, with a wave, twist, and a twirl.

What is the recommended age for the Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit?

The Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit can be enjoyed by everyone, but we recommend our kits for ages 6 to 690 (Dumbledore's age).

Device Compatibility

Windows

Amazon Fire

Android

Apple

Windows

Windows 10 Home, Pro & S (1703 Creator's Update or newer)

1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 64-bit (x64) processor Minimum 4GB RAM

Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart 4.0, Bluetooth LE 4.1, Bluetooth LE 4.2, Bluetooth LE 5.0)

Amazon Fire OS

Fire OS 5.6.2.0 or higher

Fire HD 8 (2016) or HD 10 (2017) or newer

Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart 4.0, Bluetooth LE 4.1, Bluetooth LE 4.2, Bluetooth LE 5.0)

*FreeTime must be disabled

Android Tablet

Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher

7" touchscreen or larger

Minimum 1.5GB RAM

Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart 4.0, Bluetooth LE 4.1, Bluetooth LE 4.2, Bluetooth LE 5.0)

Apple

OSX

Mac OS 10.10 (Yosemite) or later. Minimum 4GB RAM. Intel 64-bit processor. Core m, Core m3, Core m5, Core m7, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Xeon. Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart 4.0, Bluetooth LE 4.2, Bluetooth LE 5.0)

iOS Tablet

iOS 10 or later

iPad 4th Generation and later

iPad Mini 2 and later

iPad Air 2 and later

iPad Pro and later

Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth Smart 4.0, Bluetooth LE 4.2, Bluetooth LE 5.0)

What's in the box

  • Battery, story book, PCB, stickers, wand motion poster
  • Product guides and documents

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    Customer reviews

    3.6 out of 5 stars
    3.6 out of 5
    1,638 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the entertainment value, ease of setup, appearance and system of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that the challenges are fun, the coding process is extremely easy and that the wand itself is pretty cool. They also appreciate the built-in code lessons and the online community. However, some customers are disappointed with bluetooth connectivity, performance, and glitches. Opinions are mixed on value.

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    57 customers mention40 positive17 negative

    Customers find the science fundamentals kit easy to setup. They mention the directions are very easy to follow, the app is very user friendly, and the build a wand kit is extremely intuitive. They say the kit is simple and easy to code, and it can be accomplished in 2 very quick steps. Customers also say the set is comprehensive and easy understand. They find the kit fun, mildly challenging, and interesting.

    "...The directions were very easy to follow, so my daughter and I were able to assemble the wand quickly and get to playing!..." Read more

    "...Challenges are comprehensive and easy to understand, they could do better with explanation.My issues with this are* App is glitchy...." Read more

    "...The instructions/step-by-steps are a bit sensitive and can break easily if you jump ahead of it, but the app overall doesn't really care how closely..." Read more

    "...You do have to put it together witch is very easy. It’s nice that they explain the gyroscope inside that communicates via bluetooth to the tablet...." Read more

    53 customers mention46 positive7 negative

    Customers find the science fundamentals kit fun and engaging. They say the challenges are not complicated and rewarding for kids. They also say the app challenges are fun and the games to play keep them occupied for ages. Customers also mention that the poster included is fun to read and contains pronunciations that were helpful.

    "...They're all Harry Potter themed, of course, so if your child is a fan, they will definitely enjoy putting on a Gryffindor scarf or holding a bottle..." Read more

    "...The device is fun and educational, once you buy a new device to use it with." Read more

    "...This is one of the best educational toys I’ve ever bought him!" Read more

    "...I can’t recommend this product enough... the games are fun and well designed. It will bring a little magic into your Coder’s life!" Read more

    52 customers mention47 positive5 negative

    Customers find the science fundamentals kit a great intro to coding with built-in code lessons and an online community. They say the assembly steps and good learning tutorials via the iPad app are cool and understandable. Customers say the idea is awesome, they are amazed at the creativity of the instructions, and they love the concept and journey.

    "...Opening the box, you'll find an unassembled wand, and a very clean, clear guide that introduces you to the hardware...." Read more

    "...review the wand other than the putting together, which was really cool and understandable...." Read more

    "...printed circuit board, very detailed assembly steps and some good learning tutorials via the iPad app (also supports macOS)...." Read more

    "...The device is fun and educational, once you buy a new device to use it with." Read more

    40 customers mention38 positive2 negative

    Customers find the appearance of the science fundamentals kit to be beautiful, high-end, and engaging. They also say the wand itself is pretty cool, cute, and unique. Customers also say that the showcasing of the twilight zone is beautiful.

    "...on the front of the box, to the fact that all of the pieces were very neatly displayed and easy to access...." Read more

    "Very cool product. Well made and my daughter is obsessed!" Read more

    "...Very cool!..." Read more

    "...So far it's been pretty cool. Connecting to the iPad has been no problem, it's been a little tricky connecting to any of my macbooks...." Read more

    48 customers mention15 positive33 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's a great purchase, worth the money spent, and awesome product. However, others say that it'd be a complete waste of money if the software wasn't working.

    "...and all the You tube videos in the world did not help me, so the wand is unusable unless I buy a new tablet of some kind for my kid that is..." Read more

    "...App is glitchy. We use this on an iPad Pro and screen real estate isn’t effectively used...." Read more

    "...We're already planning to buy the computer kit as well. Great product, great company." Read more

    "...This means the wand is useless...." Read more

    68 customers mention12 positive56 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that the app doesn't work, the hardware on the older kindle doesn' t support this app, and the app isn't even compatible with any of the many tablets. They also say that getting to the app and the website is proving futile.

    "...The software does not support phones, nor screens smaller than 7", so I couldn't use my iPhone or older Amazon Fire, and my desktop PCs don't have..." Read more

    "...No iOS Playgrounds support...." Read more

    "...This wand requires an app. That app no longer works because the backing company no longer exists. This means the wand is useless...." Read more

    "...Customer service has been great in call back. Product still won't work with our Tab A, or my sons kindle fire we bought 2 weeks ago new..." Read more

    20 customers mention0 positive20 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the glitches in the science fundamentals kit. They mention that the app freezes constantly, crashes repeatedly, and is really buggy. Some say that the wand does not work.

    "...My issues with this are* App is glitchy. We use this on an iPad Pro and screen real estate isn’t effectively used...." Read more

    "...There are a few times when the app glitches and he struggles figuring it out. But he loves to watch things happen!..." Read more

    "Super glitchy. We tried it on different devices and it would freeze, not respond...my 14 yr old was super excited to get it but after a while has..." Read more

    "...However, the “magic” quickly faded as the app is so glitchy and clunky as to render the product unusable...." Read more

    16 customers mention0 positive16 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the bluetooth connectivity of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it drops connection constantly and needs repointing. Some say that it does not connect to computer phones or tablets, and the connection to the wand gets lost constantly.

    "...The want would drop the connection and we'd have to fiddle with it a lot to get it connected again...." Read more

    "...We opened it set it all up and the blue tooth doesn't stay connected for more than a few minutes...." Read more

    "My 10 year old loves it. It won't connect to any of our tablets which were all purchased this year and isn't ready for mobile yet...." Read more

    "...As many other reviewers have experienced, the wand disconnects from the tablet bluetooth frequently and needs to be reconnected...." Read more

    A small learning curve, but real magic awaits shotly thereafter
    4 Stars
    A small learning curve, but real magic awaits shotly thereafter
    A small learning curve, but the app works wonders once it clicks with your child.My daughter, who turned nine late this year, has had a major league year of Harry Potter. She read the entire series from cover to cover, watched the complete movie series, and we even took her to Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World. So she was fully matriculated in the magic arts by the time we gave her the Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit.The first thing to realize is that this does not require your child to learn actual programming languages like C++ or Javascript, but tasks children with learning visually-represented programming and logic routines, which does a great job introducing kids to the structure and flow and arrangements of programming languages.At first my daughter just wanted to wave her wand at the screen and watch the sparkles follow where she pointed, but soon she figured it out and that’s when the app really begins to shine. She’s only had it for a few days now, so I’m curious to see how far the kit takes her, but so far so good.Also, I’m running this on a 2015 iPad Pro, which runs the program with no problems, but I did have some challenges getting the wand to effectively update the wand. The process is a little obtuse but we eventually got it sorted out. Make sure to check the list of supported tablets and operating systems to ensure this app is compatible with your device.
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2018
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Good concept, app has issues
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018
    Love this coding kit. As a software engineer, I wanted to get my kids started in coding at a young age. This kit has detailed instructions of all the components of the printed circuit board, very detailed assembly steps and some good learning tutorials via the iPad app (also supports macOS). You can also view code in block syntax or JavaScript (I would’ve preferred swift) but still good.

    Challenges are comprehensive and easy to understand, they could do better with explanation.

    My issues with this are
    * App is glitchy. We use this on an iPad Pro and screen real estate isn’t effectively used. Cannot resent in full screen mode which is annoying at times.
    * No iOS Playgrounds support. Although, that may not make sense yet since playgrounds allows control of external devices (usually robotic learning toys) while this wand is more of a command input device.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018
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    Chris S
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent coding introduction for the HP obsessed.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2021
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Emails not coming through
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2021
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    Gr3g0ry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great learning tool for code
    Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2020
    loopymups
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good way of introducing my son to coding. He loves it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2018
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A good way of introducing my son to coding. He loves it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2018
    Purchased this for my 5 year old son.

    Whilst I am familiar with the Kano brand, I have never used any of their computer kits, and though my son has never seen any of the Harry Potter movies, I thought the Harry Potter Wand Kit could be a good way of introducing him to coding.

    Tip: I showed him the TV advert first to get him in interested… then presented the box to him. He loves it!

    The app is simple and clean; you’re presented with a map of Hogwarts which you navigate through and complete puzzles and challenges by creating (coding) spells.

    The actual coding process is quite simple too, dragging & dropping block codes to build / create your spell, then using the wand to initiate them. My son beamed when he cast his first spell - changing the colour of an owl from orange to blue (then to green, then red, yellow and so on). Then bouncing a cauldron around and recolouring the potion. The coding puzzles and challenges do get more difficult as you progress.

    It’s still early days, but so far he’s having lots of fun with the kit and developing an understanding of the concept of coding.
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    Nigel Jones
    1.0 out of 5 stars DOES NOT INSTALL on Android Tablets or Windows 10 Pro
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2022
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