Educational objective(s) | Coding Skill |
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Model Number | 1007 |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Assembly Required | Yes |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Battery Type(s) | Lithium Polymer |
tech_spec_battery_description_toys | 1 lithium_polymer, 2 aaa, 1 aa |
Material type(s) | Plastic |
Remote control included? | No |
Colour | Black |
Release date | Oct. 8 2018 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
Item model number | 1007 |
Product Dimensions | 36.83 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 453.59 g |
ASIN | B07C7X8LG9 |
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Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit – Build A Wand, Learn to Code, Make Magic (English Only Packaging)
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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, jellybeans grow, and more
- Wave your wand and see instant effects on screen. Create with creatures, sweets, spells, 200+ exclusive sounds, music, and wizarding artifacts
- Endless play with Kano world. Remix art, games, and music made by a creative community
- 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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Customer Reviews |
3.0 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #141,548 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #289 in Kids' Costume Wands #1,912 in Electronics for Kids |
Date First Available | July 24 2018 |
Manufacturer | Kano Computing |
Place of Business | Framingham, MA 01701, USA |
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Build a wand that makes magic on a screen. Learn to code with 70+ creative challenges and games. Make objects appear, fly, and multiply with a wave of your wand. 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
What you do
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
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
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 free 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.
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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.
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Customers say
Customers find the product a good learning tool for basic coding logic. It blends tech and fantasy with programming. However, some customers report issues with the app functionality, connectivity, and setup. The app is reported as buggy, disconnecting frequently, and lacking instructions.
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Customers find the learning tool engaging and fun. It combines fantasy and programming in an easy-to-use way that inspires imagination and programming skills. The product blends tech and magic, making it easy for children to learn coding.
"...helped him develop confidence as a 8 y/o with coding and fuelled his passion in fantasy. A big HP fan...." Read more
"...I think it would be a better gift for 8 and under. great tool for learning basic code logic non the less. Hense the 4 stars." Read more
"Amazing product that inspires imagination and a touch of programming at the same time. My son is thirteen and my daughter is eleven and both love it...." Read more
"The software appears well designed to make coding easy for children. However the Bluetooth link to the wand itself is terrible...." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the product's value. They say it's not worth the money, useless, and overpriced. The app doesn't work properly, and the product itself is unreliable.
"...been close to that amount anyway, but I still got screwed because it's unusable...." Read more
"...with a firmware update, then this will remain in the category of expensive toys that the kids won’t touch. Very disappointed here." Read more
"...The product can't be used at all." Read more
"...Disconnects alot also. Not recommended really. Way overpriced too. Not good value for the money." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the app's functionality. They say it doesn't work properly, is impossible to use, and has bugs that make it impossible to use the software as intended. The app disconnects randomly, making it impossible to use the product as intended.
"...an account- I now have a VERY disappointed child whose Christmas present doesn’t work. Seller has been contacted for refund...." Read more
"The hardware itself is great, but the app is impossible to use!..." Read more
"Worst product ever. App is really buggy. No fun for my daughter. Total waste of money" Read more
"...Prior to ceasing functioning completely, it would disconnect randomly making g it impossible to make use of the software as intended." Read more
Customers have issues with the connectivity of the product. They report that it disconnects frequently, fails to stay connected to Bluetooth, and has calibration issues.
"Alot of trouble connecting to the computer with this product. Disconnects alot also. Not recommended really. Way overpriced too...." Read more
"...Prior to ceasing functioning completely, it would disconnect randomly making g it impossible to make use of the software as intended." Read more
"Tried multiple devices but wand will not stay connected to Bluetooth." Read more
Customers find the product difficult to set up. They mention missing instructions and problems connecting to the computer.
"Ordered this for my niece and she had a lot of trouble setting this up - even with the help of older sibling and parent...." Read more
"Alot of trouble connecting to the computer with this product. Disconnects alot also. Not recommended really. Way overpriced too...." Read more
"Instructions were missing from box." Read more
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Fun when it works but difficult to get connected
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- Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2024Style: Bilingual packagingVerified PurchaseCompletely useless. You have to sign up to Kano World in order to be able to use the wand, but it is impossible to do so, you invariably get error messages. The help section doesn't load because it's not secured (kind of sketchy coming from a tech company) and there are no other ways to reach anyone. The seller is not much help either. When I asked to return the kit (before I knew it was impossible to use) they told me I had to pay for shipping, even though they were the ones responsible for sending me the wrong version. They offered me a 50% refund that I accepted, since the shipping costs would've been close to that amount anyway, but I still got screwed because it's unusable. I suspect they were aware of the kit's disuse since it is sold directly from the kano store. A very unhappy costumer.
- Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2019Style: English Only PackagingVerified PurchaseMy little cousin loves this product. It’s helped him develop confidence as a 8 y/o with coding and fuelled his passion in fantasy. A big HP fan. Great to see something blend tech and fantasy with magic/coding.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2020Style: English Only PackagingVerified PurchaseIt's ok for basic coding logic.
I purchased for my 10 year old.
I think the age range is off.
he played with it for 30 min and he hasn't touched it since.
I think it would be a better gift for 8 and under. great tool for learning basic code logic non the less. Hense the 4 stars.
- Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2023Style: English Only PackagingVerified PurchaseIf I could give this product a zero, I would! I watched reviews on YouTube before buying, and the product seemed to have decent reviews; there were some reports of minor app glitches, but that's normal for any digital product. I checked several of our devices for compatibility before deciding to buy, and it appeared that both my MacBook Air and my son's Samsung Galaxy Book would work. My son opened this on Christmas morning and was so excited to get it set up! We got the app downloading on his computer while he built the wand and this is where the disappointment kicked in. We opened the app and were quickly prompted to choose a username; my son typed one in, "username invalid." no big deal, try another one, "username invalid", ok lets try a suggested one, "username invalid".... So I decided to go to the Help site from the instruction book, website doesn't exist. I decided to try it on my Macbook and the app crashed the second I opened it! So I restart my computer and try again, NOPE instantly crashes again. Then I discovered the Kano code website and thought ok lets try to make an account there, NOPE "username invalid" Maybe its the web browser, I tried safari and chrome on my MacBook, edge and chrome on my son's PC and safari on my iPhone... all said "username invalid"... the disappoint kicks in even more; I said let's leave it for a few days and I'll call the number on the 27th.... I tried calling the US phone number in the manual and got a condo rental complex, thinking I dialed wrong I try the number again, NOPE, I dialed correct! I tried googling to find a new number and found nothing; so I sent the company a detailed email describing the problem I was having and everything I tried and received no response. I've also tried all of the above several times over the past few days to see if they had fixed the problem and still have had zero success!
Editing to add that I’m having troubles trying to return the product as I suspect the seller knew the product was defective! I’ve tried twice now with no response, and had to call Amazon yesterday to escalate my claim. Seriously DO NOT BUY!!!!
- Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2019Style: Bilingual packagingVerified PurchaseOrdered this for my niece and she had a lot of trouble setting this up - even with the help of older sibling and parent. Given its high rating i had hoped it would be easier.
- Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2019Style: Bilingual packagingVerified PurchaseAmazing product that inspires imagination and a touch of programming at the same time. My son is thirteen and my daughter is eleven and both love it. Ill admit it that i like messing around with it too! Mike
- Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2023Style: Bilingual packagingVerified PurchaseBought this as a Christmas present- VERY disappointed that the seller sold a product that doesn’t work. Reviews prior to Christmas were good, said many had been purchased in the prior month. Arrived quickly and was in perfect condition- however once opened and tried to connect wand to the app- the app doesn’t work. You are unable to create an account- I now have a VERY disappointed child whose Christmas present doesn’t work. Seller has been contacted for refund. Never had a negative experience until now.
- Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2020Style: Bilingual packagingVerified PurchaseThis was the closest thing that Santa could find to a real magic wand that was requested by my 7 year old daughter. And my daughter was impressed by Santa this year!
Top reviews from other countries
- Chris SReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent coding introduction for the HP obsessed.
Style: English Only PackagingVerified PurchaseThis was bought as a Christmas present for a ten year old; mainly because they are obsessed with Harry Potter and the chance to combine that with something educational was too good to pass up.
It comes nicely presented and starts with a wonderful page by page guide to assemble the wand, explaining the PCB and it’s sensors. This really helps build an experience of what’s happening. From there you’re guided to install the Kano app to your tablet (more on that below). From there it’s into a Scratch style development environment but nicely wrapped in a gamified experience based on Harry Potter combined with the various capabilities of the wand. It’s really well done and the Harry Potter stuff is integrated well - not just a simple skin over a generic app.
If you’ve ever seen Scratch you’ll be right at home - the coding aspect is a drag and drop graphical interface. It supports the usual loops, conditions and so on while integrating with the Wand and it’s capabilities really well. So for example moving the wand in a particular motion to trigger a set of events in the app (like making a broomstick hover).
It’s worth bearing in mind that this needs a tablet (or a laptop) to work. I’m using a Kindle Fire 10 HD which is okay but it’s a bit slow at times. I wouldn’t want to use any of the smaller Kindle Fires. I’ve not used it on an iPad but as they tend to be faster devices, I suspect you’ll get a better experience on these.
This is really well done and one of the highlights of our Christmas. Yes, it’s a little on the pricey side but from a value point of view it’s top notch. Top marks.
- ElectronicManReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2019
4.0 out of 5 stars Software
Style: English Only PackagingVerified PurchaseHad some troubles downloading the app for Android. Due to comparability issue. This was a issue with the Play store. But emailed the developer and was sorted out. My daughter got right into it, and loved the game
- Miriam WhitfordReviewed in Australia on July 17, 2023
1.0 out of 5 stars Worthless and unusable - should not be for sale
Style: English Only PackagingVerified PurchaseThis coding kit app to support the wand has been discontinued worldwide. No one should be selling this.
It arrived for my son's 10th birthday with great excitement. We spent time putting it together then searched the apps to use it. Kano app no longer exists.
Absolute fail. They are even suing Warner Bros.
We spent hours searching for any way to use this overseas as well, to discover that the coding kit is useless worldwide.
- Ange BrenReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best tech toys I've ever purchased
Style: English Only PackagingVerified PurchaseI bought this wand as a present a 9 year old and am delighted with it! Opening the box had a real wow factor for both my niece and myself (she loved the spells poster and the stickers - very nice touch). We have spent the past week going through all the coding challenges which start quite basic and then get progressively more challenging..you can even look at the javascript coding. She absolutely love the Kano World section of the app where she could look at and play other kids creations.
As I am a computing teacher - I have asked my school to consider purchasing a class set I loved it that much! I think the design of the challenges are very well thought out with key computing concepts covered in a really fun and engaging manner. I brought the wand into school and played over break with a few of the boys and there were quite a few "I want one for Christmas" comments. Loved it!