Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping + Delivery

We ship worldwide! 

Sometimes, due to shipping restrictions outside of the United States, an item may not be available to ship to your address.  Please reach out to support@sphero.com if you have any questions.  For International customers, also check out the International Shipping section below.

The majority of our orders ship via UPS or USPS, with some exceptions. When you checkout, you will have the option of choosing the delivery speed that works best for you.

We offer Next Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, and Ground shipping.

Our warehouse ships Monday - Thursday. Orders typically ship from our warehouse within 24-48 hours after the order is placed.

As soon as your order has shipped, we'll send you an email with tracking information. If you have not received a shipping confirmation email within 72 business hours of placing your order, please email support@sphero.com.

Preorder and Backorder Items: If your order contains a preorder or backordered item, your entire order will ship together when all items are available. We will not ship your items separately.

Our warehouse is located outside of Dallas, Texas and our team ships Monday - Thursday.

Depending on the size of your order, your order may arrive in multiple boxes. The tracking number you received in your shipping confirmation email is a master tracking number. When you track your order using the master tracking number, you can view the tracking numbers of all boxes included in your shipment.

Route's Green Package Protection is a package protection solution that helps cover your order in the event that your order gets lost, stolen, or damaged while in transit while also protecting the planet. We know how frustrating it is to have something happen to your order, so we’ve partnered with Route to offer added assurance that you’re supported, no matter what. Green Package Protection can be added during checkout.Every time you add Green Package Protection to your order, Route donates to support anagroforestry initiative that removes CO₂ from the air and promotes a flourishing ecosystem. Learn more here.

You can also utilize the Route App to visually track all of your online orders in one place and easily file a claim with their team. Whether you’re tracking via the Route App or online Route’s real-time shipping updates keep you in the loop throughout every part of your delivery. Haven’t downloaded the app yet? Download here

Purchased Route's Green Package Protection and looking to file a shipping issue online? File here

We do ship to US military addresses. If your order is shipping to an APO or FPO address, you should shop as if shipping to an address within the US.

You can download the Declarations of Conformity for all our products here.

School + Tax-Exempt Purchases

Click on My account in the upper right-hand corner of sphero.com, press Create your account, and follow the guided account setup process.

If you are a tax-exempt organization, you will have the opportunity to select your school from a menu or upload a copy of your tax exempt certificate to register your account as tax exempt. 

By creating an account, you will be able to track your order history, make changes to your customer profile, and view your tax exempt status.

Note - this account is separate from your Sphero Edu and Classroom accounts.

You will first need to setup an online account - please use the steps shown above to complete this process.

As part of the account setup process, you will have the opportunity to select your school or organization from a drop-down menu. If your school/organization is shown in the drop-down menu, your account will be set up as a tax exempt account (if eligible).

If your school/organization isn't listed in the drop-down menu, you will have the opportunity to upload a copy of your tax exempt certificate. Once your tax exempt certificate is uploaded, our team will review your account and register your account as tax exempt. Within 24 hours* of uploading your certificate, you should see your profile reflect the change. 

If you already have an online account, you can check your tax exempt status by clicking My Profile under My Account. If you would like to convert your account to a tax-exempt account, please email a copy of your tax exempt certificate to taxexempt@sphero.com.

*Our team reviews tax exempt requests Monday - Thursday

Email Submission

To submit your Purchase Order via email, please send the following to orders@sphero.com:

  1. A PDF of your Purchase Order
  2. A PDF of your quote (or reference your Quote ID). If you did not obtain a quote prior to submitting your PO, that's okay! Just let our team know that you don't have a corresponding quote.
  3. Your tax exempt certificate (or tax ID and details) for the shipping address
  4. An email contact for your AP department (Where should we send your invoice?)

Online Submission

You will first need to setup an online account - please use the steps shown above to complete this process. Under your account profile, you can see whether or not you have the ability to use a PO at checkout. If your account is not enabled to use a PO, please contact support@sphero.com.

Once your account is enabled to use POs, you will be able to check out by selecting Purchase Order as your payment method. You will need to submit a copy of your PO prior to your order shipping.

  1. Add the desired items to your cart and click the Checkout button
  2. Enter your shipping information and press Continue
  3. Select Purchase Order as your payment method and click Complete Order
  4. You will receive an additional email from support@sphero.com
  5. Click the here hyperlink in the email
  6. Complete the requested fields, upload the requested documents, and click Submit
  7. To prevent your order from being processed twice, please do not email a copy of your PO

Please contact support@sphero.com. Please include your order number and a copy of your tax exempt certificate.

Requesting a Quote Online

  1. Head on over to our shopping page.
  2. Add the items you wish to purchase to the shopping cart. Don't forget to add a warranty for your products!
  3. Once all items are added, click on the shopping cart image in the upper right hand corner of your screen
  4. Below the list of items in your cart, fill out the "Educators, Get a Quote" form.
  5. Enter your Country, State/Province, and Zip Code. Click the "Estimate Shipping" button
  6. Choose your preferred shipping option from the drop-down menu
  7. Enter your email and click "Create quote"
  8. Your customized quote will be emailed to you! Included in the email are next steps on placing an order with a PO
  9. Please note, quotes expire after 30 days of creation

Talk with a Rep

If you have questions about the best products for your classroom, and would like to talk to one of our Edu experts prior to requesting a quote, please reach out to edusalesteam@sphero.com. A member of our team will work with you to customize the best package for your classroom needs.

Please click the link below for a copy of Sphero's W-9. This document is valid for both Sphero and littleBits products.

Sphero W-9

Sphero is the sole source provider of all Sphero products, including any littleBits branded products. 

Sphero Sole Source Letter

For a copy of our New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, please click the below.

NJ Business Registration Certificate

International Shipping

International shipping is calculated based on a number of factors, including the desired shipping speed, the number of items you are purchasing, the weight of the items, and the destination country. International shipping will be calculated in the cart.

The shipping fee calculated during the checkout process does not include duties and taxes. The customer is responsible for any duties and taxes associated with the import of your shipment into the destination country.

Duty (or customs tariffs) is set by the destination country customs authorities and is determined based on a combination of the country of origin (manufacturing) of the goods being purchased and the classification of that merchandise in accordance with a harmonized system adopted and used by the countries we ship tp. Value Added Tax (VAT) rates are set by the destination country.

We have a tool on our website that helps estimate the duties and taxes you will have to pay upon delivery. If you click the circle flag on the bottom right-hand corner of the website, and select your country, you can see estimated duties and taxes on each product page. This is an estimate - we cannot guarantee this amount.

Order Changes

We do everything we can to ship your order quickly, and unfortunately, cannot make updates after the order has been placed. If you ordered something by mistake, we can assist you in setting up a return. Please email support@sphero.com to start the return process.

Our team does not have access to your credit card information, so we are unable to add anything to your order once it's been placed.

If your order has already been packaged for shipment, we are unable to cancel your order. If you no longer need your order, we can assist you in setting up a return. Please email support@sphero.com to start the return process.

We do everything we can to ship your order quickly, and unfortunately, cannot make updates to an address or shipping method after the order has been placed.

Returns + Exchanges

Please email support@sphero.com to initiate a return. Please include your order number.

We love our products and we hope that you love them, too. If for any reason you don’t love your product, or it wasn’t what you expected, please reach out to us at support@sphero.com within 30 days of the day you received your item to initiate a return, within the following parameters:

  • Products must be purchased directly from Sphero; 
  • Products must be returned in their original packaging;
  • You assume the risk of loss or damage during return shipping;
  • Virtual Goods (ie. FUNdamentals training, warranties) are not returnable or refundable; 
  • US customers will receive a pre-paid return shipping label;
  • International customers are responsible for the cost of the return shipment; and 
  • Original shipping costs will not be refunded.

Products purchased from a third party reseller must be returned to that reseller according to the store’s return policy. Please contact the original seller for assistance with your return.

*If you want to read the fine print, check out our official Return Policy here.

When you contact support@sphero.com to initiate a return, a team member will provide you with instructions for mailing your return.

Please note orders must be returned within 30 days of the delivery date. 

Once your return is received at our warehouse, a refund will be issued within 72 business hours. Depending on your bank, it may take 2-7 business days for the funds to appear in your account.

Original shipping charges are not refunded when the order has been returned.

Warranties

Sphero stands by our products and we warrant that our products will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. The Sphero warranty applies only to the original purchaser who buys a new product directly from Sphero or from an authorized reseller (ie. Amazon sold by Sphero, Inc., Target, Best Buy, Apple).

Products purchased at an authorized reseller that fall within the store’s return/exchange window must be exchanged through the original retailer. Products purchased by unauthorized resellers are not covered by any warranty.

To initiate a warranty claim, you must contact us within one year of purchase - please email support@sphero.com. Sphero will also require you to provide proof of purchase before receiving warranty service.

This warranty does not apply to: (a) consumable parts, such as batteries, or protective coatings designed to diminish over time unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship; (b) damage caused by use with non-Sphero products; (c) damage caused by accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, misapplication, fire, water, lightning or other acts of nature; incorrect electrical line voltage, fluctuations or surges; damage caused by improper installation; product alteration or modification; improper or unauthorized repair; exterior finish or cosmetic damage; (d) damage caused by operating Sphero outside the intended uses described by Sphero; (e) defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the Sphero product.

*If you want to read the fine print, check out our official Warranty Policy here.

SpheroCare allows you to extend your warranty up to three years, and also provides coverage for accidental damage. Learn more about SpheroCare here.

Yes! Learn more about our BOLT Upgrade Program here.

The Sphero products sold through Amazon are authentic products. While there are multiple sellers of Sphero products on Amazon, only products sold through our Sphero Amazon shop are verified Sphero products. If the item is sold by Sphero or Amazon and ships from Amazon, this is a verified product. Sphero products purchased from other sellers are not verified and are not covered by Sphero's warranty.

Product Support

Check out our Product Support Site for product questions and troubleshooting help.

We have several great classroom management tools - learn about each of them here. Prior to creating classes, we recommend viewing the available options to determine which is best for your classroom.

Sphero no longer produces or supports these products and we are unable to offer any assistance for these kits - we apologize for the inconvenience. Sellers selling these kits are not authorized retailers.

Sphero no longer produces or supports these products and we are unable to offer any assistance for these robots - we apologize for the inconvenience. Sellers selling these kits are not authorized retailers.

Contact Us

Contact Sphero Customer Support

Our team is available to help Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm US Central Time.

Our team is small, but mighty. In order to help as many customers as possible, we don't have phone support.

Yes - we have severalProfessional Development offerings. You can contact our training team by emailing training@sphero.com.

Check out our Fan Site Guidelineshere