
Star Wars Force Band by Sphero for PC
Reviewed by Apps Playground Editorial Team · Updated
What's New
| Version | 1.0.8 |
| Size | 231.7 MB |
| What's New | Various bug fixes |

Entertainment apps tied to physical gadgets often demand constant phone-swapping, but Star Wars Force Band by Sphero belongs in a category where desktop presence changes the equation. The Force Band app connects to your wearable to unlock Droid control, training modes, and digital collectible hunts: experiences that benefit from a stationary, full-screen setup where you can reference tutorials and manage your Holocron vault without juggling devices. Running Star Wars Force Band by Sphero on PC lets you keep the app open alongside other windows, sign in once across sessions, and explore the Star Wars galaxy with the breathing room a larger display provides.
The app hinges on a core loop: pair the Force Band, complete training sequences, and hunt for digital Holocrons scattered through guided Force Awareness mode. On a PC, this unfolds across a persistent desktop environment where you can leave the app window visible while managing other tasks, return to the same logged-in session without re-authenticating, and view your growing Holocron collection on a screen built for sustained browsing rather than mobile glances.
Pairing and Droid Control Setup
The first practical step is connecting the Force Band itself. The app's Droid Control Mode walks you through gesture recognition, waving your hand to push, pull, and steer an app-enabled droid. Desktop setup means no fumbling between phone and wrist gear; your display stays stationary while you learn the hand movements, and the app remembers your pairing across restarts. This mode is where Star Wars Force Band by Sphero for Windows PC shines for users who own a compatible Sphero droid, as the larger screen makes tutorial readouts and status indicators far easier to follow during repeated gesture practice.
Training Progression and Holocron Collection
After pairing, you enter training. The app guides you through padawan-level gestures in Force Training Mode, then opens Combat Training to practice lightsaber and blaster actions, though sound effects and weapon variety depend on unlocking Holocrons. The sequence unfolds as follows:
- Connect the Force Band and enable Bluetooth on your device.
- Complete initial Force Training to learn gesture basics.
- Enter Combat Training and practice hand movements for combat actions.
- Use Force Awareness to locate and collect digital Holocrons in your environment.
- Unlock sound effects and new weapon options tied to collected Holocrons.
- Return to the app to view your Holocron vault and access newly unlocked content.
Desktop Stability for Long Sessions
Running Star Wars Force Band by Sphero on PC means one consistent login across multiple sessions. Unlike phone apps that close between tasks, desktop versions let you keep the app running in a window, sign in once, and maintain access to your Holocron vault, training progress, and droid connection. This matters when you're exploring Force Awareness mode, hunting digital collectibles in your real environment, then coming back inside to confirm finds and manage your inventory without re-entering credentials or reconnecting the band repeatedly.
Comparison Within Star Wars Mobile Companion Space
If you're familiar with similar Star Wars Droids App by Sphero and other companion experiences, Star Wars Force Band by Sphero for computer fills a niche: it's less a game than a control hub and training platform for physical hardware. The app's real function is gesture teaching, band pairing, and collectible tracking rather than standalone entertainment. On desktop, this positioning becomes clearer: you're not playing a narrative-driven adventure, but rather managing a toolset for wearable interaction with persistent sign-in and better visibility into your progress and unlocked features.
Expanding with Connected Robots
Beyond BB-8, the Force Band works with other Bluetooth-enabled Sphero robots through the app's Robot Control Mode. A desktop installation lets you pair multiple devices in one stable environment, keep firmware and app status visible on a larger screen, and avoid the repeated Bluetooth cycling that phones require. For hobbyists collecting Sphero droids, Star Wars Force Band by Sphero PC version becomes a management dashboard: a single point of reference for all paired robots and their control profiles.
How to Download and Install Star Wars Force Band by Sphero for PC or MAC:
Select an Android emulator:  There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.
Compatibility:  Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.
For example,  BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.
Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.
- Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
- Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
- You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download Star Wars Force Band by Sphero APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install Star Wars Force Band by Sphero for PC.
You can follow above instructions to install Star Wars Force Band by Sphero for PC with any of the Android emulators available.
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Star Wars Force Band by Sphero for PC
FAQ
Do I need a physical Force Band to use the app on PC?
Yes. Star Wars Force Band by Sphero is a companion app designed to work with the Force Band wearable. Without the band paired via Bluetooth, the app's core features (gesture training, droid control, and Combat Training) are inaccessible. The band is what gives you the option to control compatible Sphero droids and execute Force gestures recognized by the app.
Can I use this app without owning a BB-8 droid?
The app prompts you to connect a compatible app-enabled droid, and BB-8 is the primary focus. However, Robot Control Mode works with other Sphero robots that support Bluetooth SMART. If you have a different Sphero droid, you may be able to pair it, though the app is built primarily around the BB-8 experience.
What are Holocrons, and how do I unlock them?
Holocrons are digital collectibles tied to Star Wars lore that you discover through Force Awareness mode: a feature that uses your device's sensors to detect and place collectibles in your real environment. Unlocking them grants access to new sound effects, weapon options, and Combat Training content that would otherwise remain locked within the app.
Will my progress and Holocrons sync across devices?
When you install Star Wars Force Band by Sphero for computer and log in with the same account, your Holocron vault and training progress should remain tied to that account. However, you will need to keep the app connected to your Force Band on each device you use: the band itself pairs locally via Bluetooth and does not sync across machines.
What if the app won't pair with my Force Band?
Pairing issues are common and often require ensuring Bluetooth is enabled on your PC, the Force Band is charged and in pairing mode, and the app has permission to access your device's Bluetooth hardware. Checking that your PC's Bluetooth driver is current may also help. If pairing fails repeatedly, unpairing the device in your system settings and attempting connection fresh sometimes resolves the problem.
Is the app still being updated by Sphero?
Based on user reports, the app has not received recent updates and some features (like IFTTT integration) have been removed. Sphero has not announced a roadmap for Star Wars Force Band by Sphero for Windows PC or other platforms, so current functionality is what you can expect going forward.
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