Fall head over heels with the Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger, a fresh and fuzzy new way to send heartfelt messages to lovers, family and friends.
After seeing the adorable wooden box with a pixel-like red heart at its center, I naturally had to try it and enlisted the help of my boyfriend to put the Lovebox through a few rounds.
We each placed a Lovebox in our bedrooms and started using them for sending video-game-like gifs and meaningful “thinking of you’s.”
Even with a year of dating under our belts, sending cute notes and reading ‘The Book of Questions’ together has always been our jam, especially for building our relationship and showing appreciation for one another.
But, the Lovebox isn’t just for couples. It’s a wonderful gift to give to anyone hoping to share the love with those most important in their lives in an out-the-box manner.
Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger, $100
How does the Lovebox work?
When you receive your Lovebox in the mail, the subtly curved box, red widget heart, and a miniature pamphlet of instructions come inside. Here’s how it works, step by step:
- Place the heart on the golden axis of the Lovebox: You’ll also want to plug your Lovebox into an outlet with the included power adapter and the USB cable. Shortly, instructions will appear on the screen to set it up.
- Connect to Lovebox’s WiFi network with your smartphone: The network will be in the format ‘Lovebox-XXXX’ and will pop up on your Lovebox’s screen. And don’t worry — it won’t boot you out of your home’s WiFi.
- Choose your language, name, and password: Available in both English and French, the Lovebox will ask for the password of your home’s WiFi network, your email address, and what you’d like to name your Lovebox (my boyfriend’s initials are M&M, so naturally, I went with that).
- Share the tiny secret code with anyone you want to receive messages from: An eight-digit code will then appear, and you can share it with your partner, parents, close family and friends. This feature was a pleasant surprise; I didn’t know more than one person could send messages your way!
- Download the paired Lovebox app and get to sending!: The heart will spin and make a soft sound when you receive a new message. It’s compatible with iOS and Android, too.
It took me about five minutes to set up my Lovebox — super simple. Once my boyfriend set his up, we immediately started sending notes and cute messages.
Is the Lovebox worth $100?
The million-dollar question: Is it really worth it if I can just send a text for free? The short answer: yes. But, is it necessary? No.
The Pros
Let’s start with the obvious. It’s a sweet surprise to see the red heart spin and know ‘someone is thinking of you. Even better? The Lovebox keeps a history of all the messages received on the paired app so you can always have your memories (and can even print out the cute notes for a personalized scrapbook), even when the next one pops up.
Another check in favor of the Lovebox is its user-friendly components. You can draw and even send pre-made gifs which include: ‘my heart is perfect because you are in it,’ ‘I love life with you,’ and even ‘life begins after coffee.’
They may sound corny, but any hopeless romantic or lover of sentimental messages from friends and family will swoon.
Furthermore, the Lovebox app sends you a notification when the recipient has read your message, which is perfect if you don’t want to send more than one message at a time.
The Cons
After weeks of sending and receiving messages with the Lovebox, I’ve discovered only two cons: the price and the not-as-exciting experience of having only one box.
As mentioned, the Lovebox makes a great gift (and, it’s the perfect $100 gift to give on Valentine’s Day and an anniversary, specifically). But, I don’t think you would have the full experience if you didn’t have two Loveboxes for both you and your loved one. In other words, you’d have to spend $200 in total, without tax and shipping to feel all the love the Lovebox has to offer.
The bottom line
All in all, I still recommend the Lovebox. It’s original, will last you for years on end, and is such a wonderful tool to strengthen and grow any relationship in your life.
And, to reiterate, it’s an amazing gift for anyone who appreciates sentimental cards, personalized gifts and thoughtful keepsakes. At the end of the day, it’s worth the price.
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