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Setup & Getting Started
This guide includes all essential first steps for setting up and using Dharma Dr, including pairing, app setup, and remote sessions.
Quick Start Guide for First-Time Users
What This Covers:
- Charging the Tabs
- Connecting the Tabs to each other
- Pairing with the Dharma Dr. app
- Launching your first session
1. Charge Your Tabs
- Place both tabs in the included charging case.
- Charging case LED indicators:
- Solid White = Charging case
- No light = Fully charged case
- Ensure tabs are fully charged before first use.
- Tabs LED indicators:
- Flashing Yellow = Tab(s) Charging (battery below 90%)
- Solid Green = Fully Charged Tab(s)
2. Let Tabs Connect to Each Other
- Remove both tabs from the case.
- The LEDs will pulse white while the tabs connect to each other.
- Once connected, both lights will turn solid white.
3. Download & Install the Dharma Dr. App
- Available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).
- Install and open the app on your phone or tablet.
4. Pair the Tabs with the App
- Open the Dharma Dr. app and go to the Tabs control screen after creating an account or signing in.
- A prompt will appear to pair — confirm it.
- The app will display Connected when successful.
5. Launch Your First Session
- Adjust vibration intensity and speed as needed using the sliders in the app.
- Press Start to begin the bilateral stimulation session.
- You can pause or stop at any time.
Pro Tips for First-Time Use
- Keep your phone within a few feet of the tabs during pairing.
- If the tabs don’t connect, return them to the case, wait 10 seconds, and try again.
- Avoid fully enclosing the tabs in the hand.
⚙️ Explore Advanced Features
Once you’re comfortable with basic use, explore advanced settings for more control and customization:
Automatically end sessions after a set duration.
Track the number of left-right bilateral cycles during a session.
View how long your current session has been running.
Save your favorite settings and switch between them quickly.
Add alternating tones to your sessions (great with or without tabs).
Turn off vibration and use lights only.
Turn off lights and use vibration only.
Check the current charge of each tab from within the app.
Prevent your device from going to sleep during a session.
If you’re working with a therapist remotely, also see: Can My Therapist Control My Tabs Remotely?
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