BlueGate

BlueGate

Android client to control bluegate BLE gate controller

Vladimir Goncharov Security

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Description

Android client to control bluegate BLE gate controller
Bluegate is open firmware for esp32c6 controller to control garage door or
gate over BLE with secp256r1 keys and ECDSA signatures

Features:
- Generate and store secp256r1 keypair and display public key for sending
to gate's admin over your favorite messenger
- Authenticate itself on gate controller using ECDSA
- Tool for administrating bluegate controller: keys, settings, logs

Permissions required:
- BLUETOOTH Interact over bluetooth
- BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Enable bluetooth if disabled
- ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Required to be able to scan bluetooth
- BLUETOOTH_SCAN Scan BLE devices
- BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Connect to BLE devices

App does not require internet access, and not trying to detect your location

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
0.3 current
ba604d17e1634884…
2026-03-24 13 MB API 30

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • BluetoothConnect to Bluetooth devices.
  • BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Bluetooth scanSearch for nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • Bluetooth connectionConnect to paired Bluetooth devices.
  • bluegate.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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