The "flowtoys connect" app allows you to connect an almost infinite number of props ... but you have to put them into "groups".


The app/bridge talks to groups, not individual props. Each “group” has a unique radio ID, which every prop in that group shares. Even if you are just controlling 1 prop, you’ll need to give it a group. You can do this with the “quick group” method by holding down the button, from off, for ~10 seconds until it turns or flashes white. 


If you want to control each prop/light in a group individually, you will need to give them each their own group with the “quick group” method above. To prevent them from grouping together, make sure to press the button again after each prop is completed so it is no longer showing a white light and inviting other props to join its group.

NOTE: this will replace any grouping they previously had, and you will need to quick-group them together again for normal use as a connected group without the app.


There are two ways to connect multiple props to the app:

1. Connect them all into one group: This will persist even when not using the app, they will all be grouped together and you can only control them as one group. Creating a new group with all the props through quick grouping, and then connecting that group to the app. You can also add props to an existing group or combine groups as needed.

2. Connect each prop/group to the app separately: By default, you will control them all together in the app, but you can also control each group separately (see below). When you turn off the bridge they will separate again, retaining their original grouping.


You can have a limitless number of props in a group.


How many groups can I connect to the bridge? 

The number of props in any group is limitless. The bridge can communicate with an almost limitless number of groups of props, but each one adds a tiny bit of latency/delay, as it has to take turns. If you are making a show with super fast cues, you might see a tiny delay above 5 groups. For normal use, even 100 groups should be fine.


How do I choose/manage which group I’m controlling?

You can select which groups you are currently controlling in the “supergroup” selection window. The app must be connected to a bridge and at least 1 group for this option to be available:

  • Tap the pod-shaped icon in the top right corner of the app to open your supergroups. Here you can select which groups are in each of your 5 supergroups, and quickly switch between which supergroup you are controlling.


In the show builder, you can have up to 5 layers, one for each supergroup, you can then manage which props/groups are controlled by your show in the supergroups window.