Companion can't find the controller on the network

Discovery and manual pairing fallbacks.

Updated 2026-07-01

LAN discovery uses UDP and mDNS. If the companion doesn't see the controller:

  • Confirm both machines are on the same subnet.
  • Allow the companion and controller through the local firewall.
  • Use manual pairing: paste the controller's pairing URL or code into the companion.
  • Run the Pairing Doctor in the companion for a diagnostic report.

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