One of the hardest things about long distance love, whether it is with your family or a romantic partner, is not being able to touch your partner.
With the advent of cheap or free video conferencing, it has become easier to speak to and see our faraway loved ones regularly.
However, you still cannot touch them on a daily basis, a key way of achieving and maintaining intimacy.
Thankfully, the Bond Touch solves that problem easily.
It is a bracelet, one for you and one for your loved one, that allows you to send and receive touches.
Such an amazing idea for LDR lovers! But how good is it? That’s what you’re going to find out in our Bond Touch review below.
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What Is Bond Touch?
Bond Touch is a cutting-edge communication device that allows users to stay connected with their loved ones, regardless of the distance between them.
Developed and designed by a team of innovative technologists, Bond Touch aims to bridge the gap and enable intimate and genuine connections.
Essentially, it comprises two sleek, minimalist bracelets that are worn by individuals who share a close bond.
Using Bluetooth, these bracelets enable users to send subtle and distinct touches to one another, allowing them to feel connected even when physically apart.
How do Bond Touch bracelets work?
It is worth spending some time describing how the touch bracelets work.
First, it requires you and your partner to be wearing the long distance bracelets at the same time and have the app running on your smartphones.
To send a touch you simply touch your own bracelet. If your partner is wearing their bracelet when you send the touch through, they will receive your touch as a gentle vibration.
The vibration when the touch is sent is designed to simulate a tactile sensation. And to be honest, it is the most soothing electronic touch I have ever experienced.
It is definitely not like an electric shock and nothing like the vibration you get with a text message. Just a warm and friendly touch.
What’s inside the box of the Bond Touch?
The Bond Touch comes in pairs. Each bracelet is packaged separately in its own box that contains:
- a Bond Touch module.
- a leather strap.
- 4 bracelet closure studs.
- 1 punch-hole to allow a custom-fit of the leather strap to your wrist.
- 1 charger.
When you buy the Bond Touch pair you need to download the Bond Touch app which is available for both iOS and Android devices.
Each bracelet communicates with the app via Bluetooth.
Multiple touch types
The Bond Touch allows multiple touch types, for example, you can press on it for an extended touch, this is experienced by your partner as a longer lasting vibration.
My boyfriend and I devised our own coded communication method for the touches, so it enhanced the communication.
For us a long touch was our way of sending a warm hug, while a short tap was like say very quickly “I miss you”.
On the app, each touch is color coded so if you happen to miss a touch because you are not wearing your bracelet, you can see the kinds of touches you have received on the app. Smart idea from the devs!
Track touches on the dashboard
The dashboard on the app allows you to keep track of touches sent and received. I found this display helpful as it was actually a constant reminder of my boyfriend.
I often caught myself smiling at the bracelet, and then if it had been more than a couple of hours since either of us sent a touch, I would send one.
The dashboard has a very positive effect on bringing your loved one close to you.
Customizable bracelet
You can add a custom message to each bracelet. It can be anything, provided it is limited to a few characters that fit on the bracelet. We went with the very cheesy (but significant to us) “I love you”.
The custom message really helps to make the bracelet more personal, especially because at the moment it is only available in the one leather strap.
Check out the Bond Touch website for more colors and strap styles.
Detachable Bond Touch module
To address the limitation of having only one type of strap, the Bond Touch module is a functional part of the bracelet that can be detached and re-attached with any strap of your choice, provided the module fits.
For example, you can change it to a compatible strap you might have for another wearable device, or attach it to a ribbon.
I found this very useful when I went to a music festival but did not want to wear my Bond Touch as a bracelet.
Putting it on a chain and wearing it as a pendant around my neck was pretty effective and surprisingly cute!
Interact with the global Bond Touch community
This is a very new product and there are not that many reviews available online, so I took a big chance on buying this product.
I am definitely glad I did and a big part of what gave me the confidence to buy the Bond Touch was reading the very cute #bondstories on Facebook.
I was so inspired by the stories that other couples share of the fun they were having with the Bond Touch, or of people reconnecting with their parents who lived in a new country.
It can feel very isolating to be in a long distance relationship. I love that with the Bond Touch, I am now not only more connected to my partner, but also in touch with a wider community of people in similar relationships.
It’s pretty awesome!
Are Bond Touch bracelets waterproof?
You may wonder if you can shower with your Bond Touch bracelet… Then, I have good news for you!
Yes, you can shower with your Bond Touch bracelet. The generation of Bond Touch bracelets sold after July 2019 is fully waterproof and swim-proof.
You can take it to the beach, the pool, or even wear it in the shower or in the bath tub. However, it’s recommended to keep the water exposure shallow. The bracelet is guaranteed to remain fine at a depth of up to 3 feet (1 meter) of water.
It’s also advised to avoid keeping the bracelet underwater for more than 30 minutes straight to ensure its longevity.
Great customer support
I live in Australia, and the Bond Touch ships from the US. As can be expected with international shipments, sometimes things do not go according to plan.
My Bond Touch bracelets were delayed by two weeks and stuck in customs’ infamous limbo.
I anxiously contacted the company’s customer support team and they were great in calming me down and addressing my concerns.
They helped me track my package and thankfully it arrived eventually!
Summary of pros and cons of the Bond Touch bracelets for couples
Pros of the bond bracelets
- Functions anywhere in the world, no distance is too far.
- You can send touches of varying lengths.
- The battery life on the bracelet is excellent, you can wear it for a full day without recharging.
- The touch sensation is very gentle and soothing, it is not like the vibration of receiving a text message.
- Adjustable bracelets to suit wrist size.
- Able to customize the message on the bracelet.
- Fully waterproof since July 2019.
Cons of the long distance bracelets
- You need to keep the app running in the background to receive touches, which can drain your battery.
- Currently only available with one kind of strap.
What other LDR couples think about the Bond Touch bracelets
>> Click here to read more Bond Touch user reviews
Bond Touch Review: Our verdict
The Bond Touch has done wonders for the level of connection for me in my long distance relationship.
I feel much more in tune with my boyfriend and would feel lost without his touch.
This product is a great tool for connecting with loved ones who are far away and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Nevertheless, if you are currently looking for a deeper level of long-distance connection to have more fun in your LDR life, I strongly recommend you check out our articles about the best long distance sex toys and remote-control vibrators.
Have fun 🙂
– Emily
How can it be splash proof but not water proof??? 🤔🤔
It survives splashes and rain, but it’s not meant to be under water for a long period of time 🙂
Where can I get 2 of then
Hello Dawson,
You can buy your Bond Touch bracelets here: https://longdistancefun.com/go/bond-touch/
Are these available in the US currently? Can’t find them
Currently it’s shipping only to Europe but you can join their waitlist to be notified when they restock for US in September.
Are these available in the USA? I want to order them!
It’s available in the USA… when it’s not sold out! These products are very popular right now, so it might be hard to get them at the moment.
Do you mean everywhere in Europe or just specific countries?
Currently shipping to Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, and the UK!
How many bond touch bracelets come in the box when you make the one purchase ($88), one or two because on the website it says two
Hello Jay,
The product (one purchase of $88) comes with 2 boxes that each contain 1 bracelet.
So if I my friend is in the military without a phone, I can’t send them touches?
No, sadly you need a phone Internet connection.
Its just vibrating over and over after its set up what do u do long distance fun
Hello Kyle,
You should contact the support if you’re having trouble with your product, they are very responsive!
How many vibrations can you send in a day?
There is no limit! You can send an unlimited number of touches 😀
It just dies faster the more you send and receive
Is there a certain number of touches you can send?
Hello Morgan! No, you can send an unlimited number of touches with the bracelets.
Im living in singapore and i realise that the bracelet do not get shipped to asia region. Is there anyway for me to get it?
Hello Katie!
Sadly, there’s is no other way right now, but I suggest you join their waitlist to be notified one day if they can ship to Singapore 🙂
Hi, im from singapore too. Its been 5 months alr and i wanna ask if they managed to ship to singapore?
When I put my number to receive a confirmation code I don’t receive one… why?
According the Bond Touch help center:
“In case you’re not receiving your short code authentication sms after entering your phone number during setup here’s what you can do:
– Always check if your phone number, including the country calling code, used is correct.
– Some countries’ phone numbers may vary when attempting to contact from outside the country. Australia is an example: when entering your phone number to receive a confirmation code, users must remove the extra ‘0’ included in your STD area code or mobile phone number. Always enter your phone number as if you were calling from outside the country.
– Confirm that your carrier has not disabled Short Code messages on your account. Carriers like T-Mobile may disable the receiving of Short Code messages by default. Should this be the case, contact your respective carrier and inform them that you would like to enable the receiving of Short Code messages.”
Hope it helps!
When it says you have to have the app running in the background, I was confused by the specific meaning of it. Can you give a more detailed explanation of “having the app run in the background?
It means that you can use your phone normally, but that you just have to start the Bond Touch app once and forget about it.
i just received my bond touch bracelets and the app says i need to update the bracelet or something but it says it has to be fully charged, how long does it take to fully charge?
Hello Stevie, It takes around 3 hours for Bond Touch to fully charge!
Hi, so im looking into these breaclets for my boyfriend and i.. do i have to have a cell number for them to work?
no, just wifi and the app
When you sign up it asks for a cell phone number to send a confirmation code to
If you don’t have a phone number and it asks for one, get a Google Voice number for free.
How do I get a google voice number?
Color gray
if i’m away from my phone for long periods of times can i still get the touches from my partner ?
Yes, as long as you’re connected and not too far from your phone.
For them to work, does the distance between both people matter?
Not at all, as long as you can both connect to the Bond Touch app!
hey is it possible if I wanted to ship one bracelet to my partner in Italy and other to me in Canada?
Hello Ariana! Sorry but I believe that at that point the 2 packages/bracelets can only be shipped together.
How long will this product last?
It’s quite durable, as long as you don’t damage it on purpose haha
My bracelet stopped vibrating is there any way to fix this
Hello Jasmine, you can contact their support here: https://help.bond-touch.com/
Could i be in the car and use it? or do I always need wifi?
Does the app take much storage? Do you need your phone on you always? or can I leave my phone home and still send and receive?
If you have an iPhone you need the app to be open to send and receive touches but if you have an android you can close the app and still receive and send touches. I don’t know how far you can be from your phone though.
You need your phone with at all times to use the bracelet. You can only be 10ft max away from your phone before it disconnects.
The company has horrible customer service. The ones we got were defective sent it back like they directed me too and still haven’t received the replacement and no word from them
Thanks for your feedback K! It’s true that this is still a new start-up, so they might still have to figure things out regarding the customer service. Hope your problem will be solved.
I agree customer service sucks.
I just received my bond touch bracelet, charged it for 4 hours and the light turned solid and no longer blinking. I unplugged it and it died. This has been a never ending process over the past two days.
Sorry to hear that and hope it will be fixed. Contact the support, they are really helpful!
Can the Bond Touch app work in China, cuz China blocks a whole lot of American Apps and I just want to be sure that it will work here
To be honest, I am not sure about that. But I doubt such app would be blocked.
I agree with your con that the app has to be open in the background but only for iPhone users. Android users can close the app and still send and receive taps. I’m an iPhone user and my boyfriend has an android.
I just got ours today I’m sending it to my girlfriend who lives in Michigan I am anxious to see if this really helps us out I’ll come back and Play you know how it works
My girlfriend lives in Michigan too XD I find that funny but very cool
ı am from Turkey but when ı opened website ı looked to the countryes there was no Turkey so how am ı supposed to get them?
Is there anywhere to buy them cheaper its too expensive?
I believe it’s currently only sold on the official website, so unfortunately no.
How long does it take to get to you? I live in the US and I ordered mine this morning, but I leave for college in 10 days and I’m worried about it getting here in time….
When will they come back to USA like can I have a date Bc my friends b day is in 9 days Aug. 30 2019 that’s her b day and I want to know if I can get them for us
You should contact the support to be sure about the date.
do you need wifi for data to use?
do u need a phone to use it?
or can both bracelets connect to one?
thanks
You each need a phone to use them. Theres an app to download in order to make them connect. They work off of your phone service so the app has to stay open in the background constantly. If youre somwhere without cell service they wont work. They are really great you should give it a go!
My husband and I got our bond bracelets last week. OMGOSH they are so great! They are so fun and sweet. I go about my day and get a vibration letting me know he is thinking of me. It takes away the hassle of pulling out your phone to send a message. Plus, even with messages sometimes saying i miss you over and over gets a little old. This is the perfect way to keep in touch and stay with butterflies during the routine work week. Love it!