How Buddy’s Remote-Controlled Oxygen Tubing Reel Works

In this article

Learn how Buddy unreels and retracts tubing, what setup involves, and where to find compatibility details and product support.

Buddy oxygen tubing management
Practical guidance from Reel Free.

What Buddy does

Buddy is a powered reel designed to help organize oxygen tubing at home. It stores excess tubing on the reel while letting you extend the line as you move away.

Unreel freely; retract with the remote

Press the remote button when you want to retract tubing. Buddy does not sense slack or automatically retract as you move closer. Keep an eye on your tubing route and follow the user manual.

Check your setup before buying

Buddy supports a single continuous tubing length up to 50 feet. Review the product guide and ask our support team if you need help confirming compatibility. Your oxygen supplier should confirm your prescribed equipment setup.

Get started with Buddy

Buddy comes ready to go out of the box with the tubing installed. Follow the included instructions to connect the setup, plug in the reel, and retract the remaining tubing using the remote. Watch our installation videos if you need a visual walkthrough.

Find help and customer experiences

Read customer reviews, visit the FAQ, or go directly to remote pairing instructions. Current pricing, included accessories, and shipping details are on the purchase page.

Ready to buy?

Bring home Buddy™—our retractable oxygen hose reel designed to help organize excess tubing at home.

  • Fits standard medical oxygen tubing (up to 50 ft)
  • Smooth feed out + push-button retract
  • See current shipping, return, and warranty details on the purchase page
  • HSA/FSA eligible with Letter of Medical Necessity

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Buddy™ Retractable Oxygen Tubing Reel next to a home oxygen concentrator