The connection guide / Devices
A Bond Touch alternative,
for your kind of close.
A bracelet. A message box. A little pendant. Three ways to say “I’m thinking of you” — and a few things to consider before choosing.
On your wrist
Bond Touch
A touch you can wear.
In your home
Lovebox
A place for their notes.
In your hand
Pulse
A small, shared ritual.
01 / The overviewChoose the feeling
Different objects. Different kinds of closeness.
If you’re looking for a Bond Touch alternative, start with where you want that connection to live. On your wrist? On a bedside table? In something you can hold for a moment, then put away?
Bond Touch and Lovebox are existing products. Pulse is in development. Here’s how their core experiences differ, so you can decide what fits the two of you.
| The experience | Bond Touch 4 | Lovebox Photo Messenger | PulseIN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where it lives | A bracelet on your wrist. | A message box at home. | A small pendant, designed as a pair. |
| What arrives | Light and vibration from a touch pattern. | Photos, messages and drawings; the heart spins when a message arrives. | A named gesture, shown as an animation and felt as vibration. |
| How it connects | Bluetooth to a nearby phone with an internet connection. | A Wi-Fi connection for the box; the sender uses the app. | Bluetooth to a nearby phone with an internet connection. |
| A way to reply | Send a touch from your bracelet. | Spin the heart to send hearts back to the app. | Send a gesture back from your Pulse. |
Bond Touch details: official touch guide. Lovebox details: official Photo Messenger page. Check the makers’ sites for current models, availability and pricing.
02 / The fitPicture your day
The right choice is the one you’ll reach for.
Bond Touch: a wearable signal
Bond Touch 4 turns taps into light and vibration on your partner’s bracelet. You can make a little language of your own: one pattern for good morning, another for thinking of you. It may suit you if you both like wearing a device throughout the day. See how touches work.
Lovebox: something to open
Lovebox Photo Messenger gives photos, notes and drawings a physical home. Its heart spins when something arrives; lift the lid to see it. You can spin the heart to send hearts back to the app. It may suit you if you enjoy leaving a message for someone to discover later. See the Lovebox experience.
Pulse: a moment to hold
We’re building Pulse for the small moments between calls. One for you, one for your person. Choose a heartbeat, a sparkle or a hug; your person’s Pulse shows an animation and vibrates. A little gesture with a feeling attached.
The idea behind Pulse
Less to say. More to feel.
A private, one-to-one connection. End-to-end encrypted signals. A pair of devices, with no subscription planned.
Pulse needs a nearby phone and internet connection to send and receive. Loom, an optional Wi-Fi accessory, is planned for the future. It isn’t required for the phone-connected experience.
03 / Before you chooseThe practical bits
Make room for both people’s habits.
Talk about the small things: would they wear a bracelet, keep a box by the bed, or carry a pendant? Will the necessary phone or Wi-Fi connection be available? Does the gesture feel inviting to both of you?
Need a gift for a date that’s already on the calendar? Pulse is still in development, and we haven’t announced a launch date or final price. The waitlist is for updates; it isn’t a preorder or a payment.
For more ideas beyond connected devices, explore our long distance relationship gift guide.
A little closer.
A little more you.
Follow Pulse as it comes to life. We’ll share development news and let you know when it’s ready.