Blue Dot

Name: Blue Dot
Rating: 4.8095236 (226 reviews)
Author: Martin O'Hanlon

By: Martin O'Hanlon App

Blue Dot allows you to control your Raspberry Pi projects wirelessly.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

77,365 ▲ 12

Data as of 2026-10-17

Rating:

4.81

(226)

Version:

2.2.1

Last updated: 2023-01-03

Ranking

#252,066 ▼ 574

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Blue Dot is a Bluetooth remote control app designed to wirelessly manage Raspberry Pi projects with ease. It provides a zero-boilerplate Python library, making it incredibly simple to integrate and use without complex setup. Simply download the Blue Dot app, pair it with your Raspberry Pi, install the Python library, and start coding to respond to button presses.

This lightweight solution is perfect for developers and hobbyists looking for an intuitive and straightforward way to add wireless control to their Raspberry Pi applications. With clear documentation and a quick start guide available at https://bluedot.readthedocs.io, users can rapidly implement interactive features using Blue Dot's minimal code requirements.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Programming

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Version:

2.2.1 Last updated: 2023-01-03

Version code:

Creation date:

2017-04-12

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Permissions:

android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk

Size:

3.09MB

Email:

ma*****@ohanlonweb.com

Website:

http://bluedot.readthedocs.io DR 25

Privacy policy:

https://github.com/martinohanlon/BlueDot/blob/master/PRIVACYPOLICY.MD

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-17

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Developed by:: Martin O'Hanlon
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stuffaboutcode.bluedot
Email:: ma*****@ohanlonweb.com
Website:: http://bluedot.readthedocs.io

User Reviews

Blue Dot is a straightforward and responsive app ideal for controlling Raspberry Pi and robotics projects, praised for its simplicity and ease of integration. Multiple users appreciate its open-source nature and minimal coding requirements. However, some common issues include lack of button labeling, occasional unresponsiveness on Android 12 after inactivity, and no dedicated panel to manage numerous connected devices, which can clutter the interface.

Pros

Simple and easy to use interface
Highly effective for controlling Raspberry Pi and robotics projects
Open source and developer is responsive
Requires minimal code to integrate and works well out of the box
Great for both novice and experienced users in programming and robotics

Cons

Lack of ability to label buttons in the interface
Experiences unresponsiveness after inactivity on Android 12 requiring the user to tap to re-activate
No panel to manage preferred devices leading to clutter if many devices detected