Flashiibo v2 User Manual

You will find a single button on the device. If you press it, you should see a blinking blue light blue on the same side as the button. The blinking light indicates the device is functional.

About Fob & Recharge v2

Fob and Recharge v2 has improved user experiences, supporting permanently saving up to 5 tags. The firmware is upgradable and we are continuously improving it.

How does v2 from v1?

v2 has 5 slots instead of just 1. You can switch slots by short press or long press the button depending on which mode you are in.
v2 is set to manual mode by default.
Unlike v1, manual mode has permanent memory. So you no longer need to keep the Bluetooth connection in order to use it for games like Super Smash Bros or Splatoon.
Auto mode doesn't actually generate tag UID automatically upon scanning. Instead, it swaps the function of short press and long press. Basically in auto mode, regenerating UID is made more convenient. See "Interaction Guide" below.
v2 firmware is upgradable. See Firmware Update. Unfortunately, v1 devices cannot be upgraded to v2 firmware for technical reasons.
v2 in general is more user friendly by giving more interaction feedback through its lights and buzzer. We've built an intuitive and easy interaction experience despite the extremely limited ways of input and output on the device.

Interaction Guide

Manual Mode (Default, Versatile, Highly Recommended)

Manual mode comes by default.
In manual mode, the device starts with a 4 note tune that's different from auto mode.
Short press the button to move to the next slot (out of 5 rotating slots). Each slot is marked by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 beeps, depending on which slot you land on.
Long press, for 1.5 seconds, to manually regenerate the tag UID for the same slots. The tag UID gets replaced, the amiibo character stays the same. The relatively long 1.5 second is to prevent accidental UID overwrite, making it a great choice for players of Super Smash Bros and Splatoon, which require a stable tag UID.
Extended long press, for 7 seconds total, to enter DFU mode.

Auto Mode (Optimized for BOTW & TOTK)

Auto mode can only be enabled through bluetooth. See "Changing modes" section below.
In auto mode, the device starts with a 4 note tune that's different from manual mode.
Short press the button to quickly regenerate the tag UID for the same slots. The tag UID gets replaced, the amiibo character stays the same. This is a good choice if your primary game is Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom, where quick UID refresh is a priority. This mode not ideal for Super Smash Bros or Splatoon, because you can very easily overwrite the UID by accident.
Long press, for 1.5 seconds, to move to the next slot (out of 5 rotating slots). Each slot is marked by 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 beeps, depending on which slot you land on.
Extended press, for 7 seconds total, to enter DFU mode.

Making amiibos

To use Flashiibo as amiibos, you will need a mobile app to write the amiibo data into it. You can find the data here.

Using iPhone

Download iOS app Tagmiibo
Follow this video tutorial of how to use Tagmiibo to make amiibos on iOS.
NTAG215 tags were used in this tutorial. In our case, use Flashiibo instead of the NTAG215 tags.
Make sure the button side of Flashiibo is facing the phone.
Remove the phone case if your phone has trouble reading or writing Flashiibo.
Other than that, the tutorial should work exactly the same way.
If you want to move on to the next slot and create a new amiibo, just short press the button in manual mode, or long press for 1.5 seconds in auto mode.
If you want a new UID for the same amiibo character, just long press for 1.5 seconds in manual mode, or simply short press the button in auto mode.

Using Android

Download our official Android app – Flashiibo Companion.
Here is a tutorial video on how to use the app
Follow the instructions in the app.
Make sure the NFC capability on your phone is turned on (Android Settings app -> Connected devices -> Connection preferences -> NFC).
Make sure the button side of Flashiibo is facing the phone.
Remove the phone case if your phone has trouble writing Flashiibo.
If you want to move on to the next slot and create a new amiibo, just short press the button in manual mode, or long press for 1.5 seconds in auto mode.
If you want a new UID for the same amiibo character, just long press for 1.5 seconds in manual mode, or simply short press the button in auto mode.

Using PC / Mac

On your PC or Mac (with Bluetooth capability), install and open Google Chrome.
Using Chrome, go to https://tools.flashiibo.com/
Make sure Flashiibo is turned on (light flashing)
Click on "Connect", and select the device that shows up, named "Flashbo_V2".
Click on "Send data to device"
Select a bin file that you've prepared.
When uploading finishes, you should be able to use Flashiibo as an amiibo.
If you want to move on to the next slot and create a new amiibo, just short press the button in manual mode, or long press for 1.5 seconds in auto mode.
If you want a new UID for the same amiibo character, just long press for 1.5 seconds in manual mode, or simply short press the button in auto mode.

Scanning on the Switch

Activate the amiibo feature in the game of interest, place the button side on the Joy-Con's right analog stick, or the center of the Pro Controller. The NFC signal strength is significantly weaker on the screen side. If you have a GuliKit Controller and it fails to scan Flashiibo, you need to upgrade its firmware to the latest version.

Changing modes

By default Flashiibo is set to manual mode, which means will works well for Splatoon and Super Smash Bros really well out of the box. It also works for BOTW and TOTK well, because you can long press to regenerate the tag UID.

Using Android

Download our official Android app – Flashiibo Companion
Open the app and scroll to the bottom
Tap on "Manage devices over Bluetooth" button
Turn on Flashiibo by pressing its button
Connect your device named "Flashiibo_V2"
Tap on "Set to auto mode" or "Set to manual mode", you will hear the corresponding 4-note tune when it succeeds.

Using iPhone

Download iOS app Tagmiibo
Open the app and scroll to the bottom of the Settings tab
Turn on Flashiibo by pressing its button
Tap on "Manage Bluetooth Devices"
Once Flashiibo is connected, tap on "Choose Device Mode" and select "Automatic" or "Manual", you will hear the corresponding 4-note tune when it succeeds.

Using PC / Mac

The UI is pretty primitive, but it does the job.

On your PC or Mac (with Bluetooth capability), install and open Google Chrome.
Using Chrome, go to https://tools.flashiibo.com/
Make sure Flashiibo is turned on (light flashing)
Click on "Connect", and select the device that shows up, named "Flashbo_V2".
Once Flashiibo is connected, tap on "Choose Device Mode" and select "Automatic" or "Manual", you will hear the corresponding 4-note tune when it succeeds.

Firmware update

You can find out more about firmware here.

Replacing the battery (Flashiibo Fob)

Flashiibo uses CR2032 coin batteries. To replace it, you need to open the battery cover. To open the battery cover, follow the following instructions.

Hold Flashiibo with two hands, button side facing away from you
Use two thumbs to press again the edges of the battery cover
Turn the cover counter-clockwise.
Then gently pry it open.

Take the old battery out and put in a new CR2032 battery. The plus/positive side of the battery should be facing yourself. Put the battery cover back by turning it clockwise the same way how you opened the cover. Make sure the dot on the cover is aligned with the dots on the back of Flashiibo.

Charging the battery (Flashiibo Recharge)

Plug the USB Type-C cable into the Recharge to charge it. Other Type-C cables work too. Please do NOT use a high power charge (such as a laptop charger) to charge the device.

Please note that during charging the button does not work. Therefore it is recommended to use the device when the charging is disconnected.

Need more help?

Check out the FAQ
Reach out to the community on Discord for help
Email us at support@flashiibo.com