Can the voice activation be turned off?

No. The voice activation cannot be turned off. There is just an option for how long it will stay on after it gets activated. You can however turn off the whole thing when not in use. My family has run out the batteries by activating the hippo with our coughing when the hippo is left on.

How senstive is it? How close do you have to put hippo? Mine never goes off to baby's cry.

My 10 month old has learned to call out in a certain pitch to make his go off. I think it's a certain tone that activates it more than the loudness.

Does it play white noise?

No it does not, but it does play icean waves which on my opinion sounds close to white noise. We have a Summer Infant lamb that plays white noise.

Is there an option to make the stars flash?

They don't actually flash, but they do fade in and out and they are multi-colored. This is a wonderful toy, it plays music or does nature sounds and tells some nursery rhymes and the stars are very appealing as well. I highly recommend it.

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🌟 Light up your baby’s dreams with soothing stars and sounds!

CRY ACTIVATED COMFORT - Smart voice activation responds instantly to your baby’s cries, providing timely reassurance.
CUSTOMIZABLE NIGHT SKY - Six light settings project a calming, colorful starry sky to create the perfect sleep environment.
FLEXIBLE TIMER OPTIONS - Choose from 10, 20, or 30-minute play sessions to fit your baby’s unique bedtime routine.
ENDLESS SOOTHING SOUNDSCAPE - Over 100 songs, melodies, and nursery rhymes to calm and encourage early speech development.
PARENT APPROVED VOLUME CONTROL - Six volume levels ensure gentle sound that’s just right for your little one’s sensitive ears.

The VTechBaby Lil' Critters Soothing Starlight Hippo is a battery-powered infant crib toy that projects a calming night sky while playing over 100 soothing songs, melodies, and nursery rhymes. Designed for newborns and up, it features voice-activated sound response, adjustable volume and light settings, and a timer with 10, 20, or 30-minute options to create a personalized sleep environment.

Specifications

Item Dimensions	13.5 x 10.8 x 5.3 inches
Size	Small
Material Type	Plastic
Color	Blue
Theme	Animal
Battery Type	2 AA batteries required
Number of Batteries	2 AA batteries required. (included)
Operation Mode	Manual
Educational Objective	Music
Power Source	battery powered
Number of Players	1

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