Connection problems

Fixes for the common ToyControl pairing failures: the toy not showing up, dropping mid-session, feeling too weak or too intense, and crashes.

• Using ToyControl on Android · ToyControl works on Android phones and tablets with Chrome. Here is what is different from a computer setup, and what to watch out for.
• Letting Chrome use Bluetooth on a Mac · macOS asks for permission the first time Chrome talks to a Bluetooth device. Here is how to grant it, or fix it after a refusal.
• Letting Chrome use Bluetooth on Windows · Windows manages Bluetooth at the system level. Here is how to confirm everything is set up for ToyControl in your browser.
• Does ToyControl work on Apple Vision Pro · Not directly. Apple Vision Pro uses Safari, which cannot pair Bluetooth toys. Here is what your options are.
• My toy is not showing up when I try to pair · When your toy does not appear in the Bluetooth window, it is almost always one of four things. Try them in order.
• What the lights on your Lovense toy mean · Lovense toys use a small indicator light to show charging, pairing, and connected status. A quick reference for every state.
• My session crashed and I lost my place · If ToyControl freezes, the browser closes, or the tab refreshes mid-session, here is what you keep and how to pick up where you left off.
• My toy connected but it is not moving · If your toy paired with ToyControl but is not vibrating or stroking, the fix is almost always one of three settings. Here is the checklist.
• My toy feels too intense · Three ways to take the edge off a toy that is too strong. Multiplier, speed range max, and per-device intensity all work.
• My toy feels too weak · Three knobs to boost a toy that feels too gentle. Per-device intensity, multiplier, and speed range. Plus the Stretch toggle for soft scripts.
• My toy keeps disconnecting mid-session · Bluetooth drops are usually one of five things: range, interference, the laptop sleeping, battery, or a flaky Bluetooth dongle. Quick fixes for each.
• USB Bluetooth dongles · If your laptop's built-in Bluetooth is weak or unreliable, a $15 USB dongle often solves it. Picking one, plugging it in, and switching to it in Chrome.
• How to use ToyControl on iPhone or iPad · ToyControl works on iPhone and iPad with a free App Store browser called Bluefy. Here is how to set it up in five minutes.