Which browser works with ToyControl
ToyControl works in Chrome and Edge on a computer, Chrome on Android, and Bluefy on iPhone and iPad. Here is the full compatibility list.
ToyControl uses Web Bluetooth to talk directly to your toy from the browser, no app store install required. Most major browsers support this; a few do not. Here is the full list.
What works
| Browser | Platform | Works? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS | Yes | The most-tested option. |
| Edge | Windows, Mac | Yes | Same engine as Chrome under the hood. |
| Chrome | Android | Yes | Phones and tablets with Bluetooth. |
| Bluefy | iPhone, iPad | Yes | Free browser from the App Store. See below. |
| Opera | Windows, Mac, Linux | Yes | Same engine as Chrome. |
| Safari | Any device | No | Safari does not have the feature. |
| Firefox | Any device | No | Firefox does not have the feature. |
| Chrome | iPhone, iPad | No | iPhone Chrome uses Safari's engine. Use Bluefy instead. |
If you are not sure which browser you have, open toycontrol.app. If the pair button does not work, your browser is the most likely cause.
Why Safari and Firefox do not work
Browsers can talk to Bluetooth devices, but only if the browser company chose to add the feature. Chrome and Edge did. Safari and Firefox did not. There is no setting or extension that turns it on. You need to switch browsers, not change a setting.
If you only have a Mac with Safari, install Chrome from google.com/chrome. It is free, runs alongside Safari, and pairs in a couple of minutes.
iPhone and iPad: use Bluefy
iPhone and iPad use Apple's Safari engine for every browser, even Chrome for iPhone. The fix is a small free browser called Bluefy that you install from the App Store. It adds the missing feature on iOS and lets you use ToyControl normally.
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
- Search for Bluefy and install it.
- Open Bluefy, go to
toycontrol.app, and pair your toy the normal way.
See How to use ToyControl on iPhone or iPad for the full walkthrough.
A note on secure websites
ToyControl runs on toycontrol.app, which is a secure (HTTPS) site. That is required for browser Bluetooth to work. You do not need to do anything for this. It is handled.
A note on work or corporate computers
If your laptop is managed by your employer, the IT team can restrict Bluetooth in the browser. If pairing fails on a managed device but works on a personal one, your IT department has probably locked Bluetooth permissions.
Two options:
- Use a personal device.
- Ask IT for permission to use Bluetooth in Chrome.
This is uncommon outside corporate setups.
Frequently asked
Why is my Chrome on iPhone not working? Apple does not let any browser on iOS use Bluetooth except Bluefy. Use Bluefy instead.
Does Arc browser work? Arc is built on Chrome's engine, so Bluetooth toys generally work in it. We test on Chrome and Edge directly, so stick with those if you want the smoothest experience.
What about Samsung Internet on Android? Stick with Chrome on Android. Samsung Internet is not tested.
Can I use the same toy on Chrome and Bluefy at the same time? No. A toy can only talk to one app at a time. Disconnect on one before pairing on the other.
Next steps
- Browser confirmed? See How to pair your first toy.
- On iPhone or iPad? Read How to use ToyControl on iPhone or iPad.
- Toy still does not appear? Try My toy is not showing up.