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Last updated on:
November 22, 2025
Hubble the Bear sits at an interesting intersection. It's not quite a toy, not quite a communication device, and not quite a smart speaker. Instead, it's a stuffed bear that lets you send voice messages to your child and receive messages back, all without a screen.
The bear arrived in late-2025 after Hubble Connected announced it at CES 2025. The company already makes smart baby monitors and child safety devices, so they understand what parents need. This background shows in the product.
What Hubble the Bear Does
The bear handles two-way voice communication between you and your child. You record a message in the HubbleClub app on your phone. Your child presses the bear's paw or ear, hears your message, and can record a reply by pressing again. The bear sends that reply to your phone.
This basic function works well for parents who travel for work, work late shifts, or want to stay connected during the day. Business trips become less stressful when you can send a goodnight story. Late work nights feel less distant when you can check in at bedtime.
The bear also comes loaded with over an hour of content. Stories, lullabies, and educational games sit ready to play. These work without any connection, which matters when you're trying to keep a toddler entertained in the car or at grandma's house.
Bear-to-bear messaging lets children with their own Hubble bears exchange messages with approved friends or family members. This creates a small, private network that parents control completely.
Voice Match Technology
The Voice Match feature uses AI to recognize voices and reproduce them. You record a story once, and the bear can speak it back in your voice. This sounds useful on paper, and for some families it delivers. A recorded bedtime story in mom's voice carries more comfort than a generic narrator.
The technology works, but it needs clear recordings. Background noise or rushed recordings produce less natural results. Take your time with the initial recordings and find a quiet spot.
Security and Safety
Hubble built this product with COPPA compliance and military-grade encryption. Every message travels encrypted end-to-end. The bear has no open internet access, no web browser, and no way for strangers to reach your child.
Parents approve every contact. No one can message your child's bear unless you explicitly allow it. This approach makes sense for a product aimed at young children.
The bear requires the HubbleClub app to function. This app gives you complete control over who can send messages, what content plays, and when the bear can receive new messages. You can also see message history and monitor all interactions.
Who This Works For
Hubble the Bear makes sense for families with children aged 2 to 7. The simple touch controls work well for small hands. Press the paw to hear a message. Press the ear to record a reply. No screens to navigate, no menus to get lost in, no passwords to remember.
The screen-free design matters more to some families than others. If you're already limiting screen time, this fits your approach. If screens don't worry you, the bear still offers value as a simple communication tool.
Traveling parents get the most from this product. Military families, frequent business travelers, or parents with irregular schedules find real use here. The ability to send messages throughout the day creates connection that video calls sometimes miss. Your child can hear your voice whenever they want, not just during scheduled call times.
Families with multiple children in different locations also benefit. Siblings can exchange messages through their bears, maintaining connection even when separated. Grandparents can send messages to grandchildren, creating regular touchpoints without requiring the child to handle a phone.
Build Quality and Design
The bear uses soft, huggable materials. It holds up to regular use from toddlers. The touch sensors in the paws and ears respond reliably without requiring precise presses.
The bear charges via USB-C, which matches modern standards. Battery life lasts several days of typical use before needing a charge. The charging port hides well enough that children don't notice it.
The bear looks like a bear. It doesn't feel like a piece of technology. This helps it blend into a room full of other stuffed animals.
Setup Process
You download the HubbleClub app, create an account, and pair the bear. The process takes about ten minutes. The app walks you through each step clearly.
Once paired, you can immediately send messages. Recording your voice for the Voice Match feature takes additional time if you choose to use it. This step is optional but recommended if you plan to use the story features regularly.
Limitations Worth Noting
The bear requires WiFi to receive new messages. This limits its usefulness in cars, parks, or other locations without connectivity. The preloaded content works anywhere, but new messages need an internet connection.
The price sits regularly $99.99. This positions it above standard stuffed animals but below tablets and dedicated kids' communication devices. Whether the price makes sense depends on how much value your family places on screen-free communication.
The bear works best as a supplement to other forms of communication, not a replacement. Young children still need face-to-face interaction, physical presence, and real-time conversations. The bear fills gaps but doesn't replace parenting.
Some families might find the feature set limited. The bear does a few things well rather than many things adequately. If you want games, videos, and apps, a tablet makes more sense. If you want simple voice communication, the bear delivers.
The Verdict
Hubble the Bear does what it promises. It provides screen-free voice communication between parents and children, wrapped in a soft toy that feels natural in a child's bedroom.
The bear works best for families dealing with separation, whether through travel, work schedules, or distance. It creates a way to stay present in your child's daily life even when you can't be physically there.
The security features deliver peace of mind. The simple interface works for young children. The build quality suggests the bear will last through years of use.
The price reflects the technology inside. At $99.99, this costs more than a stuffed animal but less than most smart devices. For families who need this specific solution, the cost makes sense. For families who don't face regular separation, a standard stuffed animal and regular phone calls might serve better.
The product represents thoughtful design aimed at a clear purpose. It doesn't try to be everything. Instead, it does a few things well and leaves the rest alone. For the right family, that focused approach delivers real value.
