BlueputDroidPro
* Root required ***
This application will allow to use your device as a remote mouse and keyboard for your PC/PS3. Since low level apis are used, there is no way by now to ensure 100% compatibility with all devices (because of different bluetooth implementations of some vendors): if the log says "invalid or inactive bluetooth device" your only option is to try a different ROM like Cyanogenmod (if available).
Look at the video tutorials for more info:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU2Gwv3YmzAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQiCy46KCTEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfF6Qp1CUQU
Quick tutorial:
- Open the application and click on the start button (top/left button ">")
- Check for errors in the log window
- IMPORTANT: if you got the error "invalid or inactive bluetooth device", your device is not supported and your only option is to try a different ROM like Cyanogenmod (I cannot fix that because the problem is at "kernel" level).
- Pair your device with an host of your choice*
- Once paired, click on the lens button (secondo top/left) to refresh the available bluetooth devices
- Click on a device of your choice to establish a connection
- Once connected a green screen should appear
- Single press to simulate the left mouse button (the background should change in blue)
- Double press to simulate the right mouse button (the background should change in red)
- Hit "menu" to show/hide/change the keyboard
*Tested hosts:
- PS3: works
- Linux: works (tested on Ubuntu 10.10)
- Windows 7: not working yet
- MAC: ? (not tested)
- Vizio Internet TV: works
NOTE: please try before the free version to check the compatibility with your device! Once stable, this version will be upgraded without any other cost.
Category : Tools
Reviews (28)
I have to start off by saying that the app is indeed great. Extremely handy to take full control of your PS3 (I have a phatboy). Works with stock release of Android, but will NOT work with custom roms. Because custom roms are not endorsed or supported by Google, it should not be a negative against the app. The issue is only that support is poor altogether from the developer's end. That is why the 3 stars. Support is a must in this day and age if you are charging for a product or service.
Would like to use it, it would be great if you could fix it. It used to work great. Now it takes a long time to start. When it finally does, I get warning that it requires root privileges. It does not seem to request them properly, though. Next it reports that Bluetooth stack is unsupported, and suggests Cyanogen. If this is true, application description should note this issue.
It appears that the developer has stopped development for this app. If I understand correctly, Google incorporated a different Bluetooth driver in the latest versions of Android which requires a complete redesign of this application. The app worked very well on my older phone but I haven't been able to get it running on anything running jelly bean 4.2. Also, I'm disappointed that it never got the PS button for the sixaxis mode. That's a requirement for the PS3 as far as I'm concerned.
Just purchased because I was basically wanting a remote control for Amazon Instant video so I did not have controllers all over or purchase the stupid bluetooth remote for the PS3. Got all synced up, only to find that there is no PS button, nor does the X button seem to work. Please, such an app is sorely needed by the Android community, and this is the closest I have seen anyone come. Please fix these issues, and will be perfect. I bought the pro version to support your efforts.
This app has served a great purpose from preventing me from having to use a PS3 controller for netflix. However triangle and square don't work at all. I recently can't get x or circle to work. There is. No support for the PS3 button or even the L or R buttons. Needs improvement. I think ill get a refund and go back to free.
Keyboard works on my PS3 but when I go into the amazon video app the dpad works but not the X, triangle, square or circle. Not sure what the issue of could be but I bought this app so I could watch videos without needing a controller. Disappointed.
This is exactly what I need for my ps3 instead of using a hard keyboard. Works awesome on my Galaxy Note. Will seriously recommend this app to anyone with a ps3.
Tried several CM builds and doesn't work with them or stock/stock based ROMs. Been useless for some time now.
Edit: cant use anymore since I am on android 4.2 which has a different BT stack. I cant find a fix but the app was awesome before. Please consider an update so the app doesn't get left behind. Thank you.
hasn't updated app for cm11 even though he suggests its use because of kernel dependency...
Really loved this app but it doesn't work with android 4.2. Android changed the Bluetooth stack so this app needs to be updated to be compatible. Nexus 4 on cm 10.1
This is exactly what I've been looking for for a while - a straight up bluetooth HID app that doesn't require installing drivers on the receiving device... Works great once you get it working. Two comments though: (A) blueputdroid-daemon is causing extremely high CPU load averages on my Galaxy Nexus and on my Galaxy Note 10.1 (load averages as high as 50.00 - as I understand it, anything over [# of cores] x 1 indicates a problem...); and (B) installing is a bit tricky, but here's how I got it to work for anyone else having trouble: (1) unpair the devices; (2) start up blueputdroid, then pair devices with blueputdroid running; (3) connect devices; (4) stop blueputdroid, and restart it. It worked for me after doing that.
I was considering buying an RF keyboard/air-mouse to control my Raspberry PI but this is so much better and far less expensive! Confirmed to work on HTC Desire with latest Cyanogen available. Keep up the good work!
Works great on my ps3 so far. I do wish it worked with my Vizio VIA TV though. My phone can pair with my tv but cannot connect and control it. Hope to have an update for this TV soon TV model VF552XVT. Great app and I cant wait to see things to come.
Awesome and surprisingly stable app. Only thing is that it could use a widget
The interface is really showing it's age now and better controls are probably easily adaptable.
Fixed all issues. 5 star from all aspects.
Its not the kernel, its the bluetooth stack. Check your version prior to buying. Unless you are on icecream sandwich, 4.1, don't even consider.
Stopped working with Jelly Bean. Developer did not respond to inquiries.
New update is really great buddy, thanks. Really like the UI improvements. A slightly smoother swap between sixaxis and the keyboard would be amazing. Is there any way to emulate the ps button to switch on the ps3 from stand by?
Rooting is so easy just took 5 minutes
Awesome app! Works really well. I have Galaxy Note 2 using Clean Rom and the twrp.
Comes in handy whenever I need a PS3 keyboard. GNote1 rooted CM10
When the PS, L1, L2, R1, & R2 are included I will give a better rating.
Seems like it does not like the blue tooth stack of the galaxy s4. Fix incoming?
Please add support for 4.2 Bluetooth stack
The square and circle don't function the right way. They scroll left and right. Dev fix plox
Needs to be upgraded to newer sdk's