# Arduino Bluetooth Controller

> Android Arduino Bluetooth Controller App to control any Arduino based devices.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.satech.arduinocontroller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.satech.arduinocontroller)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.satech.arduinocontroller`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SA Tech
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 526,146
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (550 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-18
- **First published:** 2018-08-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 4.80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.satech.arduinocontroller)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/satech-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/satech-policy)

## Description

The Arduino Bluetooth Controller application empowers you to control any Arduino-based electrical devices wirelessly using an Android smartphone connected via Bluetooth. Ideal for various applications such as home automation, car control, smart lighting, and more.

Key features include a terminal for sending custom commands, configurable ON/OFF buttons, a remote controller for vehicle-related devices, voice command capabilities, dimmer controls for LED brightness or device speed, and a timer to schedule device operation. The app supports automatic reconnection to default devices and provides customizable command configurations. Sample Arduino C/C++ code is also included for each function to assist in integration. This versatile tool simplifies Arduino device management through intuitive mobile controls.

## Rankings

- #97,428 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.satech.arduinocontroller.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app’s clean UI, comprehensive Arduino controls, useful sample code, and snappy performance. Repeated complaints focus on Bluetooth connectivity and BLE compatibility, lack of a dummy/test mode to try the app without hardware, and limited control customization (few ON/OFF buttons, no default mode or button widget).

### Pros

- Easy-to-use, clean UI and good design
- Comprehensive Arduino Bluetooth controls and features
- Helpful built-in sample code; good for learning/education
- Responsive operation with little lag

### Cons

- Bluetooth connectivity issues reported and apparent lack of Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) support
- No dummy/mock Bluetooth mode — can’t explore or test the app without hardware
- Limited customization for controls: too few ON/OFF buttons and missing options like default remote-mode start and button widgets

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.satech.arduinocontroller)