Snapchat continues to enhance user personalization, and a fun new feature for Snapchat+ subscribers allows you to display a pet alongside your Bitmoji on the Snap Map. This adds another layer of customization to your digital presence on the platform, beyond just altering your Bitmoji’s appearance and clothing. If you’re a Snapchat+ subscriber and a pet lover, this guide will walk you through the simple steps to add a virtual pet to your Bitmoji on Snap Map.
Are you eager to showcase a cute companion with your Bitmoji? Here’s exactly how to bring a pet onto your Snap Map display.
Is Adding a Bitmoji Pet Available for You?
Before diving into the steps, it’s important to note that this feature is exclusively for Snapchat+ subscribers. Snapchat+ is a premium subscription service that offers users access to exclusive and early features. If you are not a Snapchat+ subscriber, you won’t find the option to add a pet to your Bitmoji through the standard settings. You’ll need an active Snapchat+ subscription to unlock this feature and personalize your Snap Map with a pet.
If you’re unsure whether you have Snapchat+, navigate to your profile within the Snapchat app. You should see a Snapchat+ membership card displayed if you are subscribed. If you don’t see this card, you’ll need to subscribe to Snapchat+ to access the pet feature.
Step-by-Step Guide: Adding a Pet to Your Bitmoji on Snap Map
Adding a pet to your Bitmoji on Snap Map is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to get a digital companion for your avatar:
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Access Your Profile: Open the Snapchat app and tap on your Bitmoji icon in the top left corner of the screen. This will take you to your profile page.
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Locate the Snapchat+ Membership Card: On your profile, find and tap on the Snapchat+ membership card. This card is your gateway to exclusive Snapchat+ features.
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Navigate to ‘Map Appearance’: Within the Snapchat+ settings, look for and select ‘Map Appearance‘. This section controls how your Bitmoji appears on the Snap Map.
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Choose ‘Pet‘: In the Map Appearance menu, you will see the option to select ‘Pet‘. Tap on ‘Pet‘ to proceed to the pet selection screen.
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Select Your Pet: Snapchat offers a selection of virtual pets to choose from. Browse through the available options and tap on the pet you want to display with your Bitmoji.
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Confirm Your Selection: After choosing your pet, tap anywhere outside the pet selection menu, near the top of the screen, to close the menu and confirm your choice. Your newly selected pet will now appear alongside your Bitmoji on the Snap Map.
Alt text: Snapchat user’s Bitmoji avatar on Snap Map accompanied by a pet panda, showcasing the pet feature.
Exploring the Pet Options on Snapchat
Currently, Snapchat provides a limited but charming range of eight pet options for your Bitmoji. The available pets include:
- Dog
- Cat
- Snake
- Macaw
- Guinea Pig
- Stingray
- Axolotl
- Panda
While the selection includes some unique and less conventional pets like a stingray and axolotl, they certainly bring a playful element to the Snap Map. It’s worth noting that at this time, there isn’t any customization available for the pets themselves. For example, the dog is depicted as a brown dachshund wearing a red hat, and the cat is a white cat with a red collar. Perhaps future updates to this feature will introduce more customization options for these virtual companions.
Pets and Cars: Customizing Your Bitmoji’s Map Presence
The ‘Map Appearance’ settings not only allow you to add a pet but also offer the option to add a car to your Bitmoji. You can choose to display either a pet or a car with your Bitmoji, or even combine both. If you select both a pet and a car, your Bitmoji and your chosen pet will appear together inside the car on the Snap Map.
Snapchat provides flexibility in managing your Map Appearance. You can change your pet (or car) as often as you like, allowing you to switch up your Bitmoji’s look on the map whenever you want. Additionally, you have the freedom to remove either the pet, the car, or both from your Bitmoji’s Map display at any time, giving you full control over your virtual representation on Snapchat’s map feature.
Temporary Pet Workaround for Non-Snapchat+ Users
For users who do not subscribe to Snapchat+, there’s a limited workaround to display a duck or cat on the Snap Map, albeit temporarily. This isn’t the same as the Snapchat+ pet feature, but it offers a glimpse of pet-like companions.
To access this temporary feature, open the Snap Map and tap ‘My Bitmoji‘ located in the bottom left corner. Under ‘Update Your Bitmoji‘, you’ll find a few options that include a cat alongside your Bitmoji, and one option featuring a duck. Tapping on any of these options will update your Bitmoji on the Snap Map to include the selected animal.
Keep in mind that these updates are not permanent and will only last for approximately four hours. Unlike the Snapchat+ Bitmoji pets, these temporary options are not persistent and will revert back to your standard Bitmoji appearance after the time limit.
Conclusion
Adding a pet to your Bitmoji on Snap Map is a fun and engaging way for Snapchat+ subscribers to further personalize their presence on the platform. With a selection of eight different pets, users can add a touch of personality to their Snap Map avatar. While customization is currently limited, the feature offers a delightful way to showcase a virtual companion. For those without Snapchat+, a temporary workaround provides a brief experience of having a pet-like character on the map. As Snapchat continues to evolve, we might see even more pet options and customization features added in the future, further enhancing the Bitmoji experience.
