# Blue Dot

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stuffaboutcode.bluedot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stuffaboutcode.bluedot)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.stuffaboutcode.bluedot`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Martin O'Hanlon
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 77,374
- **Rating:** 4.81 / 5 (226 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-01-03
- **First published:** 2017-04-12
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 3.09 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stuffaboutcode.bluedot)
- **Website:** [http://bluedot.readthedocs.io](http://bluedot.readthedocs.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/martinohanlon/BlueDot/blob/master/PRIVACYPOLICY.MD](https://github.com/martinohanlon/BlueDot/blob/master/PRIVACYPOLICY.MD)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #252,933 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`

## Review summary

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

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