NXT Remote Control

Control Lego robots

Lets you control Lego Mindstorms NXT robots from an Android phone via Bluetooth.

Protocol is documented on Lego website.

The official MINDdroid app is
also free software.

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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Version 1.7 (8) suggested Added on Jul 09, 2023

This version requires Android 4.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- access precise location only in the foreground
  
  This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
  (11)
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
  (11)
- access Bluetooth settings
  
  Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
  (11)
- connect to paired Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
- discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
Download APK 1.2 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log
Version 1.4 (5) - Added on Mar 04, 2013

This version requires Android 2.1 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- pair with Bluetooth devices
  
  Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
- access Bluetooth settings
  
  Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
Download APK 45 KiB PGP Signature | Build Log