A while back I did a Spotlight about LELO’s new massager, the Smart Wand, which I was really interested in reviewing. I like many of LELO’s products and I tend to be curious about their new toys. Fortunately, I have now had the opportunity to test out one of these new LELO Smart Wands, thanks to MEME.

The LELO Smart Wand is the first body massager in LELO’s Pleasure Object line and it is a very versatile product. It is obviously meant to be used as a full body massager, but it can certainly be used as an external vibrator as well.

Covered in some of the smoothest and silkiest silicone I have yet to run across, the LELO Smart Wand is lovely to touch and stroke along my body. The silicone has basically no drag to it so it glides easily along the skin. However, if you do wish to use a lube with it, use a water-based lubricant as this will be compatible with the silicone.

The silicone is latex and phthalate-free, hypoallergenic, and body-safe so it’s a great material for a massager and can be used on any body part. Thanks to the silicone, the LELO Smart Wand is easy to clean. You can use antibacterial soap and warm water, a sex toy cleaner, or a 10% bleach solution on the silicone portion. There is a strip of ABS on the handle where you won’t want to use bleach, but the other cleaning methods are fine.

I have the medium Smart Wand which measures 8.5″ long and 2.25″ in diameter. The medium LELO Smart Wand has a 500 mAH 3.7V battery and runs at a frequency of 120 Hz. The two hour charging time will provide you with up to two hours of use depending on the level of power used.

What is revolutionary about the LELO Smart Wand is the new SenseTouch Technology, which the geek in me totally loves. There is a touch-sensor in the head of the Smart Wand that senses when it is touching the body and automatically raises the power of the vibration from a low level to 100% when the massager touches the body. It takes about three to five seconds for the Smart Wand to maximize power once it touches your skin, so be patient. SenseTouch is also easy to use. Once you’ve activated the SenseTouch Mode, you simply press the head of the Smart Wand against your body and relax as the power increases to its maximum. This is meant to mimic the sensation of a professional massage. It also means that in SenseTouch mode, the vibration level is set to 100% percent. If you wish to adjust the maximum level of vibration, you can do so using the control panel.

Like the other Pleasure Objects in the Insignia line, the LELO Smart Wand has three buttons that make up the control panel. The +, -, and () buttons. The + button turns the Smart Wand on and increases power. The – button decreases power and turns the Smart Wand off. The () button cycles through the eight patterns, including SenseTouch mode. You can use the + and – buttons to increase and decrease power in each mode. Turning off the Smart Wand will reset it to the first mode. As with all LELO vibrating products, the Smart Wand has a travel lock, which is simple to use. Press the + and – buttons at the same time for five seconds. This will lock and unlock your Smart Wand.

The eight patterns on the LELO Smart Wand are as follows:
1. Steady vibration
2. Slow pulse
3. Medium pulse
4. Fast pulse
5. Long slow pulse
6. Ascending
7. Less abrupt long slow pulse (very similar to mode 5)
8. Up and down pulses

As usual with LELO products, I enjoy the patterns of the Smart Wand. Though I find modes five and seven so similar that it seems pointless to have both of them. I also really like that I can increase and decrease the power level in each mode, though I do tend to use the Smart Wand at it’s maximum power level.

Turning on the SenseTouch mode is also simple. Turn on the LELO Smart Wand and hold the () button down for three to five seconds. The LED will flash twice to confirm the change to SenseTouch mode and SenseTouch will be activated at 100% power. If you’d like to decrease the power, press the head of the Smart Wand into your hand or against your body and use the – button. The Smart Wand has a memory chip so it will remember if you were in SenseTouch or Standard mode when you turn it off and it will turn back on in the same mode.

Upon receiving your LELO Smart Wand, charge it for two hours. The LED will flash while charging and glow steadily once the charging cycle is complete. As I mentioned before, this two hours charge will last for approximately two hours, depending on usage. When the battery is running low, the LED will flash to indicate it is time to charge your Smart Wand.

The vibrations of the LELO Smart Wand are deep and rumbly, but only moderately strong. I was expecting quite a bit more power for a body massager and was somewhat disappointed. However, the Smart Wand is very quiet. I can use it on the other side of the room without my partner being able to hear it. It also works well under water. The Smart Wand is waterproof, just be sure the charging socket is totally dry and free of fluids before charging.

I like the LELO Smart Wand. It feels great against my skin and the SenseTouch mode is unique and fun. I really like how it allows my body to warm up to the sensations. It is far less abrupt than other massagers I have. As a vibrator it works well. I enjoy the patterns and it gets me off. The deep vibrations are the kind that work for me and I love the slickness of the silicone against my skin. However, as far as being a massager, I really wish the vibrations were stronger, not a ton but at least a bit. I have been dealing with a lot of pain in my back recently and the LELO Smart Wand does help. I just have a sense that if it were a tad stronger it could get deeper into the muscle and help even more. Additionally, though the vibrations are strong enough to get me off, they not be strong enough for everyone.

The packaging of the LELO Smart Wand is similar to the LELO packaging with which I am familiar, the main difference is the color. There is a white external box made of shiny cardboard with images of the Smart Wand. As it is presented as a body massager, not as a sex toy, I think most people will be comfortable with others seeing this box. The hard internal box is white rather than the typical black, but it is just as sturdy, and it has LELO stamped in gold on the top. Inside the box, the Smart Wand lays in a foam cutout above the lapel pin that is included with all the Insignia Pleasure Objects. The box also contains the charger, a sample of LELO water-based lubricant, the black satin storage bag, a user manual, and the warranty and 10 year quality guarantee.

The LELO Smart Wand comes with a typical one year warranty, but where LELO goes above and beyond is with the 10 year quality guarantee. If something goes wrong with your LELO Smart Wand after the one year warranty has expired, you can send it back to LELO and receive a 50% discount on a replacement Pleasure Object from the LELO website.

One important thing to mention is that MEME is London-based, which is great for my UK readers. It’s also pretty awesome for my U.S. and Canadian readers as well, because those of us outside the EU don’t have to pay tax so we get a 20% discount at checkout. Of course, as my LELO Smart Wand shipped from London it does have a UK charger. However, the kind people at MEME included an adapter for me. I’m not sure if this is standard when shipping to the U.S., but if not adapters are inexpensive and easy to find.

LELO Smart Wand Pros:
• Rumbly vibrations
• Silky silicone
• Waterproof
• Rechargeable
• Easy to operate
• Comfortable to hold
• Low battery warning

LELO Smart Wand Cons:
• Power level could be stronger

In general, I think the LELO Smart Wand is pretty awesome. I love the slick silicone, the shape works well in my hand, and it is easy to use. I really like the SenseTouch technology because it sort of sneaks up on me rather than hitting me with the vibrations full force all at once, and because I’m a geek. As a vibrator, I like the patterns and the deep, rumbly vibrations are pleasurable enough to get me off. The only real downside to the LELO Smart Wand is a slight lack in power. I don’t think it needs to be massively stronger, but I would like to see and feel more power from this massager. Overall though, it’s pretty great. Head on over to MEME where you can pick up your own LELO Smart Wand, and if you’re outside the EU you’ll save 20%, which is also pretty great. MEME has also considerately provided a promo code for my readers! Use code: BEANFMEME to receive 10% of ALL products from now through 10/15/12.

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