Long-Distance Toys for Couples: 3 Setups That Actually Work

He’s in Calgary, she’s in Montreal. Or one of you travels for work three weeks a month. Video calls keep you talking, but they can’t keep you close. App-controlled toys close part of that gap: one of you holds the phone, the other feels it, from anywhere with an internet connection.

This guide gives you three setups, from the simplest to the most immersive, and everything you need for your first date at a distance. New to app-controlled toys? Start with our guide to how they work.

Overview based on manufacturer info, not a hands-on test · partner links

At a glance: which model for whom
Model	For	Long distance	See
Nora + Max 2	Couple	Yes	See
Solace Pro + Mission 2	Couple	Yes	See
Lush 4	Her	Yes	See
Nora	Her	Yes	See
Max 2	Him	Yes	See
Ferri	Her	Yes	See
Gemini	Her or him	Yes	See
Domi 2	Her or him	Yes	See
Keon 2	Him	Yes	See
Keon 1	Him	Yes	See
Pearl3	Her	Yes	See

Setup 1: one toy, one phone

Best for: trying it out, or a smaller budget.

One partner wears or uses a toy; the other controls it from the app on their phone. The person holding the phone doesn’t need a toy at all: with Lovense, a partner without a toy can still take control through a shared Control Link.

What to look at: Lovense Lush 4, a wearable vibrator, or Lush Mini, a smaller version. Both connect to the Lovense Remote app.

Setup 2: a synced pair, so you both feel it

Best for: couples who want it to feel like being together.

Here each partner has a toy, and the toys respond to each other. With Lovense Toy Sync, Nora (a rabbit vibrator) and Max 2 (a male toy) react to each other’s movements in real time, at any distance. Nora can be paired the same way with Gush 2 Motion. According to lovense.com, Nora also syncs with Calor (a male toy): the toys react to each other’s movements over any distance.

Kiiroo offers the same idea with its FeelConnect app: Keon 2 (pre-order, shipping expected Dec. 2026 – Jan. 2027, according to kiiroo.com), its new automatic male toy, syncs in real time with a partner’s toy through a private session, anywhere in the world.

Kiiroo for long distance

Keon 2 Pre-order

For: Him · solo, couples, long distance

Control: FeelConnect app, Bluetooth and WiFi; private FeelConnect session with a partner’s toy

Pro: Syncs in real time with a partner’s toy, wherever you both are
Pro: Follows interactive videos and VR in real time
Pro: Up to 3 hours on battery, or unlimited when plugged in (USB-C)
Con: On pre-order: shipping expected Dec. 2026 – Jan. 2027, according to kiiroo.com

Price: see kiiroo.com (it changes often)

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Pearl3

For: Her · solo, couples, long distance

Control: Touch control, buttons or the FeelConnect app; a partner can take control from a distance

Pro: Responds to touch: stimulation starts the moment it meets the body
Pro: Fully waterproof, body-safe silicone
Pro: Up to 3 hours on a charge
Con: Connected play for two: with compatible Kiiroo toys

Price: see kiiroo.com (it changes often)

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Setup 3: two toys for everyday life

Best for: long-term distance, frequent travellers, busy schedules.

A pair for everyday moments: Lush 4 for her, Gush 2 Motion, Lovense’s vibrating penis massager, for him. Each of you can control the other’s toy from the app, which makes short, spontaneous moments as easy as a long evening.

The models in detail

Best pick for long-distance couples: synced sets

Nora + Max 2

For: Couples, including long distance

Control: Lovense Remote app; sync: the faster Max 2 thrusts, the stronger Nora vibrates, and vice versa

Pro: The two toys respond to each other, even at a distance
Pro: Each one also works on its own
Con: Max 2 weighs 750 g
Con: Both IPX6: water-resistant, not waterproof

Set price: see lovense.com (it changes often, so we don’t list it here)

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Solace Pro + Mission 2

For: Couples, including long distance

Control: Lovense Remote app; each partner controls the other’s toy. Solace Pro’s thrusts trigger Mission 2’s vibrations, and Mission 2’s Touch-Sense intensifies Solace Pro

Pro: Solace Pro: up to 65 mm stroke, 300 strokes/min
Pro: Both adjust through 180°, hands-free
Con: The priciest set on this page

Set price: see lovense.com (it changes often, so we don’t list it here)

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The models one by one