Tail Company MiTail User manual

MiTail
INSTRUCTIONS
™

Quick Start
»First of all, charge up miTail. Simply connect the charger to MiTail with the supplied
USB-C cable. The Charger can fast-charge it in around 1h 50 minutes. In a future
update, this will speed up to 1h 10 minutes.
»Download the app from the app store. Search
for “The Tail Company” or “Crumpet” or scan the QR code:
»Switch on MiTail by pressing the power button for 2 seconds.
Its at the body end, under the fur.
Please note, you can use MiTail whilst its charging, but not if the batteries are
completely dead. So for the first time, please give MiTail a really good charge!
»Run the app! Agree to the permissions it requires. It will then look for your tail. After
a short while, it should find it. Click “Connect to MiTail”, and you are ready to go!
»There is no need to “pair” your tail! Just use the app to search and
connect.
»When MiTail is running low on batteries, the app’s battery gauge will go red. The red
LED on MiTail will also blink to let you know. Time to charge!
To switch o MiTail, press the power button for about 4 seconds and MiTail will power
o. If MiTail is unused for 5 minutes, it will switch itself o to save power.
You can also use MiTail with a powerbank when your batteries are low. Just connect it
up, and MiTail will charge while it moves.
FAQ
• If your phone can’t see MiTail, make sure the tail is on, and has been charged! Also
make sure Bluetooth is ON and location permissions are enabled. You don’t need to
“Pair” it. Just run the app and follow the instructions there.
• In a future update, your tail will have “No Phone Mode” allowing it to move without
using a phone. The code is already inside the tail for this, the app is learning the skill
now! The same is true for OTA updates. More news about this soon.
• If you have trouble with anything MiTail, please visit ourTelegram group or email us!
We also discuss new features and new gear we are working on there too.
• Its usually not a good idea to brush your tail covers too much! Ifthey have marks,

use a damp cloth to rub them. Or use your fingers to remove anything that may be
stuck there. They are not suitable for dry cleaning. A little light brushing is fine.
• Don’t sit down with yourtail on! With the new D-Clip, its easy to remove the tail, and
reattach. If you leave it on, and it tries to move, it can damage the insides.
Technical stu about MiTail
MiTail requires a USB-PD capable charging adapter. PD charging is only possible via
a type-C connector. Adapters with USB-A output will not charge MiTail. The adapter
should provide at least 9V - almost all PD adapters can. Ifthe adapters’ rated power
is less than 24W, charging will take around 3 hours. If it is 25W or more, fast charging
will be used and it will take around 1 hour. Powerbanks behave the same as above.
Red LED: "Breathing fade" = charging. Slow blink = less than 10% battery left.
Blue LED: Blinking means its ready to connect. ON means MiTail is connected.
IMPORTANT! TREAT YOUR USB WITH CARE!
You can break your USB socket if you dont treat it well! Please be gentle when
connecting and disconnecting the USB lead!
TAKE EXTRA SPECIAL CARE WHEN CONNECTING A POWERBANKAND THEN USING YOUR TAIL!
If you apply pressure to one side of the connector, you can break yourtail!
Always use a 90 degree USB-C lead when using a powerbank.
How to use the D-Clip
MiTail instructions v.4 © The Tail Company 24/11/21
The Tail Company with Crumpet the Fox logo, along with the name MiTail, are both registered worldwide trademarks
of The Mechanical Tail Company Limited and are design right registered.