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Setup & Getting Started – Complete Guide

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Setup & Getting Started – Complete Guide

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:
    • Flashing Yellow = Charging (battery below 90%)
    • Solid White = Fully charged
  • Ensure tabs are fully charged before first use.

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.
  • 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.
  • For remote sessions, use our Remote Access Setup Guide.

How to Join a Remote Session (Client)

What This Covers:

  • How remote sessions work
  • How to connect to your therapist’s Control App
  • How to enter the code and begin the session
  • Troubleshooting if something goes wrong

1. What You’ll Need

  • The Dharma Dr. app installed on your phone
  • Both tabs fully charged and connected to your app
  • A PIN code from your therapist (they will generate this for you)

2. How to Connect to Your Therapist

  1. Open the Dharma Dr. app on your phone.
  2. Tap Remote Access in the menu.
  3. Select Enter Code.
  4. Type in the PIN your therapist gave you.
  5. Wait for the app to confirm you're connected.

3. During the Session

  • Your therapist will control your tabs remotely.
  • You’ll see live adjustments in your app.
  • If something feels off, you can remove the tabs or end the session at any time.

4. Troubleshooting Tips

  • PIN not working? Ask your therapist to generate a new one.
  • Tabs not responding? Make sure they’re fully charged and connected before entering the code.
  • Disconnected? Reopen the app and re-enter the PIN.

Best Practices

  • Keep your phone nearby and unlocked.
  • Use a strong Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
  • Let your therapist know if you feel uncomfortable at any point.

Setting Up Remote Access (Therapist)

What This Covers:

  • How to initiate a remote session
  • How to generate a session PIN code
  • What you can control remotely
  • Troubleshooting remote connections

1. Requirements

  • Therapist Control App installed
  • Client must have their tabs paired and app installed
  • Both parties need stable internet

2. Start a Remote Session

  1. Open the Control App.
  2. Tap Remote Access.
  3. Select Generate Code.
  4. Share the PIN with your client securely.

3. What You Can Control

  • Start / Stop session
  • Adjust vibration intensity
  • Adjust speed (cycle rate)
  • Monitor tab connection in real-time

Troubleshooting

  • Ask the client to confirm connection and correct PIN
  • Restart your Control App if needed
  • Ensure both apps are fully updated

Understanding the Advanced Settings Tab

Advanced Options

  • Enable Audio BLS: Adds alternating tones
  • Enable Auto Stop: Ends session after set cycles
  • Show Cycle Count: Displays live counter
  • Show Battery Levels: View tab charge in app
  • Vibration Off Mode: Light only mode
  • Lights Off Mode: Vibration only mode
  • Save Profile Presets: Save + switch configurations

Tips

  • Start with mild settings for new clients
  • Use presets for speed and consistency
  • Toggle features off/on if Tabs behave unexpectedly

Still need help? Contact us here.

Dharma Dr · Boise, ID 83704

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