#ToyTech 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About VTech

VTech provides customers in a variety of product categories with top-notch, full turnkey services as one of the leading global providers of electronic manufacturing services. However, in addition to being the largest residential phone maker in the U.S., VTech also leads the world in electronic learning products for preschoolers, toddlers, and infants. 

Since its founding in 1976, the business has led the way in the development of electronic learning toys.

Let's discover a little bit more about the manufacturer of electronic learning toys.

What Is VTech's First Electronic Learning Product?

In 1980, the company released Lesson One (book edition), its first electronic learning tool. VTech said Lesson One was eventually released as a tabletop version, which went on to become a very popular first-generation electronic learning device.

#ToyTech 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About VTech
(Photo : VTech / Screenshot taken from the official VTech website)
Book type version of the Lesson One
#ToyTech 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About VTech
(Photo : VTech / Screenshot taken from the official VTech website)
Tabletop version of the Lesson One

Are VTech Products Made in the U.S.?

According to its website, its modern manufacturing facilities for the company are located in mainland China, Malaysia, and Mexico. In its operations across 14 countries and regions, VTech employs roughly 25,000 people, including about 1,500 R&D specialists in R&D facilities in Hong Kong, mainland China, Germany, the U.S., and Canada. The company's headquarters is in Hong Kong.

VTech's KidiZoom PrintCam Received 10 Awards in 2020

The KidiZoom PrintCam is just one of the toys made by VTech that raked multiple awards. This toy 2.4" color screen where children can preview photos. They can also print regular or panoramic photos in black and white.  

#ToyTech 5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About VTech
(Photo : VTech / Screenshot taken from the official VTech website)
KidiZoom® PrintCam™

According to PR Newswire, these are the awards received by KidiZoom PrintCam:

  • The Toy Insider "Hot 20"

  • TTPM Most Wanted

  • Clamour Best of Holiday 2021 Influencer Choice List

  • Fatherly's Best New Toys of 2021

  • Mom's Choice Awards, Gold Award

  • National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA)

  • Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Gold Seal

  • Romper Toy Box Awards

  • The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

  • Walmart Top Rated by Kids

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It Introduced the World's First CAT-iq 2.0 Certified Product

PR Newswire noted that VTech's Avant 5000 model cordless VoIP phone had been the first device in the world to be certified as CAT-iq 2.0 compliant. Cordless Advanced Technology - Internet and Quality is referred to as CAT-iq. It was created to satisfy the needs of the newest IP-based services and devices.

In comparison to the conventional Plain Old Telephone Network (POTS) and 3G mobile communication, the technology enables voice to be sent via broadband, making it sound more lifelike.

VTech Acquired LeapFrog in 2016

LeapFrog Enterprises, the market leader in cutting-edge solutions that promote a child's curiosity and love of learning throughout their early developmental journey, was acquired by VTech in April 2016.

LeapFrog's exclusive learning tablets, innovative developmental games, read-and-write programs, interactive learning toys, and more are made to create individualized learning environments that inspire, engage, and instill confidence in kids.

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