How does the “Mood State” emoji work?

The Mood State emoji helps you quickly see how active a connection has been — in a simple, kid-friendly way.


😊 What is the Mood State?

Each Bestie shows a Mood State emoji next to the name on the display.

It reflects how often this Bestie has sent out interactions recently through:

  • Heartbeat
  • Whisper

🎭 What do the different moods mean?

Besties has three simple mood states:

  • 😔 Lonely
    No Heartbeat or Whisper sent from this Bestie in the last 24 hours
  • 🙂 Happy
    1–3 interactions sent from this Bestie in the last 24 hours
  • 🤩 Excited
    4 or more interactions sent from this Bestie in the last 24 hours

💡 Why does this matter?

The Mood State is a gentle way to:

  • Encourage kids to reach out and stay connected
  • Build small habits like pressing the Heartbeat button
  • Help children take initiative in expressing care

It’s not about pressure — just a soft reminder to connect.


✨ What happens when the mood changes?

When the Mood State updates:

  • The emoji changes on the display
  • A subtle sound effect and glow may play to make it feel alive and engaging

🏁 Summary

  • ✔️ Mood State reflects activity sent from this Bestie
  • ✔️ Based on Heartbeat + Whisper activity in the last 24 hours
  • ✔️ 3 states: Lonely, Happy, Excited
  • ✔️ Encourages simple, proactive moments of connection

Still have questions?

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