Frequently Asked Questions

Product Features

A: NovellaMate is a literary companion device that delivers personalized quotes from books and films based on your time, weather, and emotional preferences. Unlike smart speakers or alarm clocks, it focuses on nurturing your inner world through daily curated content.
A: As of now, NovellaMate has over 24000 quotes and the number is continuously increasing everyday . We offer three types of quotes daily:
- Time Quotes (updated every minute)
- Weather Quotes (updated 3 times a day, with 10 quotes per update)
- Feeling Quotes (10 daily quotes curated by our algorithm based on your preferences)
A: Yes. NovellaMate will read quotes aloud in calming voices. We will support more voice types in the near future according to the feedback of users.
A: It’s a guided wind-down mode for the evening. The device displays personalized calming quotes along with light effects and soothing sounds to help you relax and fall asleep. Meditation duration is adjustable (5–60 minutes).

A: No. NovellaMate is designed to be app-free. All interactions are handled through its touch interface — no smartphone required.
A: Upon setup, you can set your favorite authors, directors, themes, and styles. The intelligent algorithm will learn your preferences and refine your quote recommendations over time.
A: Yes. NovellaMate connects via Wi-Fi and automatically syncs your local time and weather to generate the appropriate quote content.
A: Not yet. We currently supports English only. But we are going to support French, German, and Spanish in the near future.

A: NovellaMate does not have a battery. It is powered by an external DC adapter (included in the box), and designed to stay on your nightstand.
A: It measures about 18 × 12 × 6 cm and features a walnut and leather like appearance, 7” anti-glare touch display, and minimalist, vintage-inspired design.
A:NovellaMate will launch on Kickstarter in July 2025 and shipment in November this year to meet the Christmas. Join our waitlist to access early-bird pricing and limited editions.

A: The price of NovellaMate will be announced soon. Its price consists of two parts: one is the hardware, and the other is the content subscription fee.
A: For first-time purchasers, the cost of the first - year content subscription will be included, and they will automatically become NovellaMate Plus users. NovellaMate Plus users will enjoy the following rights and benefits:
- Continuous updates of quote content, including more exclusive content from well - known publishing houses and famous best - selling authors
- More voice type options
For Plus users who do not renew in the second year, they can still use the quotes that have been stored on their devices without any impact.

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