BLE-Linker for Android – the same keyboard-like workflow, on a cheaper tablet.

On Android, BLE-Linker behaves like the Windows version: it listens to your Bluetooth laser distance meter and “types” each distance into the field that currently has the keyboard focus. The difference is only the hardware cost – an Android tablet is often the most affordable terminal.

Same behavior as Windows – sends to focused field
Cheaper tablet, same professional workflow
Supports selected Leica, Hilti and Bosch meters*
Use any Android app you like
Excel mobile, Google Sheets, note apps, browser forms, internal tools – if it accepts text input and has focus, BLE-Linker can send the next distance there.
Distances only, formulas stay yours
As on Windows, BLE-Linker never sends area or volume. You keep full control of logic and formulas inside your own applications.

How it works on Android

From device selection to first measurement

  1. Install and start BLE-Linker. Install the APK on your Android tablet or phone, grant Bluetooth permissions, and launch the app.
  2. Scan for devices. Tap the scan button to list nearby compatible BLE laser meters.
  3. Pick your meter. Select your model (for example Leica DISTO D1, Hilti PD-I, Bosch GLM 165 or 400).
  4. Connect. BLE-Linker opens a BLE session and subscribes to distance notifications.
  5. Place the cursor in the right place. Switch to the Android app where the number should go and tap in the field that should receive the next distance.
  6. Measure. When you press the measure/send button on the device, the distance travels over BLE to BLE-Linker, is formatted, and then injected into the focused control as if you had typed it.
  7. Repeat. Each shot becomes one line in your workflow and one entry in the Android history list.

What BLE-Linker does (and doesn’t) on Android

  • Does: receive distances from supported laser meters.
  • Does not: receive area, volume or multi-step calculations.
  • Does: send formatted values to the active Android field.
  • Does not: modify your spreadsheets or app logic – it only types numbers.

In other words, the Android edition is the same tool as on Windows, but running on a lower-cost device that you can carry around more easily on site.

Number formatting and units

To keep consistency between Windows and Android, the same formatting rules apply on both platforms. That way, you avoid subtle differences in decimals or units when you mix terminals.

Decimal separator
  • Choose between dot 12.347 and comma 12,347.
  • Useful when the tablet is configured for French/European vs North-American locales.
Number of decimal digits
  • Trim or extend the precision to match your typical use (for example 2 or 3 decimals).
  • The same rule is applied to every value in the session.
Units
  • Work in m, cm, mm, ft or in, depending on your project.
  • When possible, BLE-Linker converts the device distance to your selected unit.

History and optional CSV export

Like the Windows edition, the Android version maintains an internal history of distances received in the current session. This history is local to the tablet and mainly exists to help you recover or double-check values.

  • Scroll through the history to confirm the last measurements.
  • Clear the list when starting a new project or area.
  • Optionally export the list if you want a file record of the session.

CSV format (Android)

  • One distance per line, optionally with metadata such as timestamp.
  • The field separator is always ; (semicolon).
  • Designed to be imported into Excel or other tools that expect semicolon CSV.

The CSV export is a convenience feature. The core behavior of BLE-Linker on Android remains the same as on Windows: sending each distance directly to the app that has focus.

System requirements

Component Requirement
Operating system Android version with Bluetooth Low Energy support
Hardware Tablet or phone with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) enabled
Permissions Bluetooth access, and in some Android versions, location permission for BLE scanning.
Target applications Any Android application that accepts text input in a focused field (Excel mobile, Google Sheets, note apps, browser forms, internal tools, etc.).
Internet access Not needed during measurement; may be required for sending files or updates.

Next step

When your one-time PIN and download link are ready, you’ll receive an email pointing you to the protected download page. From there you’ll be able to download the Android APK and use BLE-Linker on a low-cost tablet with the exact same workflow as on Windows.