What's LightUp?

LightUp is an award-winning toy that teaches kids how the technology we use everyday works. Build circuits, learn to code, and have fun with your creations!

LightUp Circuit Kids and App

What people are saying



As far as educational toys go, LightUp’s kits manage to stand out.


—Gizmodo


The year’s best toys—as tested by kids themselves.


—Popular Mechanics


Its augmented reality feature will show what’s missing or wrong.


—Time Magazine

How it works

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Snap together magnetic circuit blocks

Snap together magnetic circuit blocks

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Drag-and-drop wireless programming right from our free iPad app

Drag-and-drop wireless programming right from our free iPad app

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Our Smart Lens gives you x-ray vision to see how things work

Our Smart Lens gives you x-ray vision to see how things work


I think he’s possibly on his way to becoming an engineer. This is a great kit and he loves it.

—Marian L.

Our Kits

Edison Kit

What's Inside

Rechargeable Battery · Red LED · Buzzer Light Sensor · 50k Variable Resistor · Wire Blocks (4) · Micro USB Cable · Free iOS App Included

Tesla Kit

What's Inside

Rechargeable Battery · Bluetooth Microcontroller · Buzzer · Light Sensor · Momentary Switch · 5k Resistor · Wire Blocks (7) · Micro USB Cable · Free iOS App Included



I actually got such a thrill seeing my daughter show the project off to a babysitter and her mom... it is one of my highlights of 2015. Nice when a product can do that for a family.

—Sean S.