You have found a shape you like. Then you notice two versions of the same promise: “remote-controlled” and “app-controlled.” Do you need to care which one you choose?
Yes—especially if you want a partner to take the controls from somewhere else. A separate remote and a phone app offer different ways to use a device, and the more useful choice depends on what you have in mind.
Would you rather leave your phone alone?
A physical remote gives you a separate controller to reach for. That can be appealing if you already spend enough time looking at a screen, or simply want to keep your phone out of the moment.
Halo is the remote-controlled option in our range. It combines suction and vibration in a wearable design. The remote is included, along with its button-cell battery, so you do not need to source that battery separately before your first use.
Choose it for its physical controls. If your reason for shopping is that your partner lives elsewhere, look at the app options instead.
Is long-distance control the reason you are buying?
Paw and Pulse support long-distance control through their app. The included instruction manual has a QR code for downloading it.
That is the feature to look for when you want a partner to control the device from another location. An “app-controlled” label alone does not tell you everything a device can do; long-distance support should be stated specifically.
An app also means there is some preparation before you use it. Allow time to download it and follow the supplied instructions, rather than making your first attempt when you are both ready to start.
Paw or Pulse?
Once you have decided on app control, the next choice is the device itself.
Paw is a wearable model measuring 113 × 36.5 × 35 mm. Pulse has an elongated dual-head design measuring 238 × 34 × 34 mm. Both allow the two heads to be adjusted independently.
Look at those measurements alongside the product photos. The app is one part of the choice; shape and size still matter when deciding what you want to try.
A few questions to settle before ordering
- Do you want a separate controller, or are you happy to use a phone?
- Will your partner be nearby, or do you specifically need long-distance control?
- Have you checked the dimensions as well as the control type?
If phone compatibility or an app requirement could change your decision, ask us before ordering. We can check the detail you need instead of leaving you to guess from a product label.
For a side-by-side look at sizes, charging and controls, open the six-device comparison.