How to Use
Bounce Connect

Everything you need to know to get started and make the most of your connected devices.

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Getting Started

Set up Bounce Connect in three simple steps.

1

Download & Install

Download Bounce Connect for Mac and Bounce Companion for Android. Install both applications on your respective devices.

  • Mac app requires macOS 11 Big Sur or later
  • Android app requires Android 8.0 Oreo or higher
  • Both devices must be connected to the same WiFi network
2

Pair Your Devices

Open both apps and use the QR code scanner to connect your devices securely.

  • Launch Bounce Connect on your Mac
  • Open Bounce Companion on your Android device
  • Tap "Pair New Device" on Android and scan the QR code shown on Mac
  • Wait for the secure handshake to complete
  • Grant necessary permissions when prompted
🔐 Security Note
The pairing process uses AES-256-GCM encryption. Your devices communicate directly over your local network—no data passes through external servers.
3

Grant Permissions

Enable the necessary permissions on Android to unlock all features.

  • Notification Access: Required for syncing notifications to Mac
  • SMS Permissions: Enables SMS forwarding and replies
  • Phone Permissions: For call notifications and management
  • Contacts Access: To display caller information
  • Storage Access: For file transfers
✨ Pro Tip
Disable battery optimization for Bounce Companion to ensure reliable background operation. Go to Settings → Apps → Bounce Companion → Battery → Unrestricted.

Core Features

Discover what makes Bounce Connect powerful.

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Message Sync

View all your Android messages in real-time on Mac. Works with SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, and more.

📞

Call Notifications

See incoming calls on your Mac with caller ID. Answer or decline calls with one click.

🔔

Notification Mirror

All your Android notifications appear on Mac instantly. Stay connected without checking your phone.

📋

Universal Clipboard

Copy text or images on one device and paste on the other instantly. Seamless cross-device workflows.

📁

File Transfer

Drag and drop files from Mac to Android. Supports all file types with no size limits.

🔗

Share Sheet

Share content from any Android app directly to your Mac. Images, links, and text transfer instantly.

Using Specific Features

📱 Message Sync & SMS Forwarding

Bounce Connect displays all your Android messages in real-time on your Mac, including SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram.

  • Messages appear as native macOS notifications
  • Click a notification to view the full conversation
  • Sender information is displayed with timestamps
  • Group SMS forwarding works for group conversations
  • Messages are organized by app and contact
🔒 Privacy Note
All messages are transmitted using AES-256-GCM encryption. Messages are never stored on servers—they go directly between your devices over WiFi.

📞 Managing Calls

When someone calls your Android phone, you'll see a beautiful caller ID window on your Mac.

  • Incoming Calls: Caller name, number, and photo appear instantly
  • Answer: Click the green button (call continues on your phone)
  • Decline: Click the red button to reject the call
  • Mute: Silence the ringer on both devices
  • Call History: Track incoming, active, and missed calls with duration
📲 Supported Apps
Works with regular phone calls, WhatsApp calls, Telegram calls, and most VoIP apps that integrate with Android's call system.

📋 Universal Clipboard

Copy on Mac, paste on Android instantly with universal clipboard sync.

  • Copy text or images on your Mac using ⌘+C
  • The content automatically syncs to your Android device
  • Open any app on Android and paste with long-press
  • Currently supports one-way sync (Mac → Android)
  • View clipboard history on the Android app

📁 File Transfer

Transfer any file from Mac to Android with drag-and-drop simplicity.

  • Open the Files tab in Bounce Connect on Mac
  • Drag and drop files into the window, or click "Select Files"
  • Files transfer automatically to Android Downloads folder
  • Track progress with real-time transfer status
  • Supports multiple files at once with no size limit
  • All file types are supported (images, videos, documents, etc.)
⚡ Transfer Speed
Files transfer over WiFi at full network speed. For best performance, ensure both devices are on a fast WiFi network. Large files transfer faster than cloud services!

Troubleshooting

Solutions to common issues.

❌ Devices Not Connecting

  • Ensure both devices are on the same WiFi network
  • Check that Bounce Connect is running on both devices
  • Try unpairing and re-pairing with a new QR code
  • Verify your firewall isn't blocking the connection
  • Restart both apps and try again
  • Long press the app icon and click on app settings and click on battery and disable battery optimization for the app/ allow background usage

📱 Not Receiving Notifications

  • Go to Android Settings → Apps → Bounce Companion
  • Verify "Notification Access" permission is granted
  • Check that the feature is enabled in the Android app dashboard
  • Ensure the Android app is running in the background
  • Disable battery optimization for Bounce Companion
  • Long press the app icon and click on app settings and click on battery and disable battery optimization for the app/ allow background usage

🔌 Connection Drops Frequently

  • Ensure a stable WiFi connection on both devices
  • Long press the app icon and click on app settings and click on battery and disable battery optimization for the app/ allow background usage
  • Check if your router has connection limits or security settings
  • Move devices closer to the WiFi router if signal is weak

🔒 Security & Privacy

How Bounce Connect keeps your data safe.

End-to-End Encryption

All communication between your Mac and Android device is encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption, the same standard used by banks and military organizations.

Encryption: AES-256-GCM
Key Storage: macOS Keychain (secure)
Pairing: QR code with encrypted handshake
Transport: Direct WiFi connection

No Cloud Storage

Your data never leaves your devices. All messages, notifications, and files are transmitted directly between your Mac and Android over your local WiFi network. No data is stored on external servers.

🌐 Local Network Only
Bounce Connect operates entirely on your local network. Your data never touches the internet or any third-party servers.

Secure Key Management

Encryption keys are stored securely in macOS Keychain and never transmitted in plain text. When you unpair devices, all keys are immediately deleted.

  • Keys are generated during initial pairing
  • Stored in macOS Keychain with hardware encryption
  • Never transmitted over the network
  • Automatically deleted when devices are unpaired