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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🌟 Drift into dreamland with the ultimate soothing starry companion!

VOICE ACTIVATED SOOTHING - Automatically responds to your baby’s cries, providing instant comfort when it’s needed most.
CUSTOMIZABLE TIMER VOLUME - Set the perfect ambiance with adjustable playtime and sound levels tailored to your baby’s needs.
CALMING NIGHT SKY PROJECTION - Transform your nursery with a mesmerizing starry light show that soothes your baby to sleep.
PERFECT GIFT FOR NEW PARENTS - A thoughtful, ready-to-use baby soother that combines functionality with adorable design.
100 SOOTHING SOUNDS MELODIES - From gentle lullabies to comforting nature sounds, keep your little one relaxed and engaged.

The VTech Baby Lil' Critters Soothing Starlight Hippo is a multifunctional crib toy designed for infants 0-2 years. It projects colorful night sky lights, plays over 100 soothing songs and sounds, and features voice activation to respond to your baby’s cries. With adjustable timer and volume controls, this blue plush hippo offers customizable comfort to help your baby relax and sleep better. Batteries included for demo use.

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Product Dimensions	34.29 x 27.43 x 13.46 cm; 697.4 g
Batteries	2 AA batteries required. (included)
Manufacturer recommended age	0 - 2 years
Item model number	80-180900
Educational Objective(s)	Music
Number of Game Players	1
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	Yes
Batteries Included?	Yes
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	2 AA batteries required
Material Type(s)	Plastic
Color	Blue
Release date	20 May 2015
ASIN	B00XYVI8WO

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