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
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