# Android Client node-red

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324>\
**Category:** Dashboard\
**Created:** [17 June 2019 13:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324 "2019-06-17T13:12:24Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![SuperNinja](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/superninja/32/5761_2.png) [@SuperNinja](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SuperNinja)\
**Post date:** [10 December 2019 13:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/21 "2019-12-10T13:45:29Z")

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@Acerot , that's sound good ! does someone can do a "Share your project" to see in real life ?

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**Author:** ![okhiroyuki](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/okhiroyuki/32/15056_2.png) [@okhiroyuki](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/okhiroyuki)\
**Post date:** [12 December 2019 05:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/22 "2019-12-12T05:16:04Z")

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What about [RedMobile](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.okhiroyuki.redmobile&hl=ja)?  
Is the use different?

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**Author:** ![Christian-Me](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/christian-me/32/10774_2.png) [@Christian-Me](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Christian-Me)\
**Post date:** [13 December 2019 15:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/23 "2019-12-13T15:37:42Z")

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Thank you for the hint. This was exactly what I was looking for!

**Do somebody know an app for iOS doing a similar thing**. I have some unused old iPads which I like to recycle as wall panels too. Currently I'm using a "sponsored" fire 7 for 38€ and it woks quite nicely as a wall panel. I only don`t know if I relay trust amazon or google ...

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**Author:** ![Christian-Me](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/christian-me/32/10774_2.png) [@Christian-Me](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Christian-Me)\
**Post date:** [13 December 2019 15:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/24 "2019-12-13T15:42:11Z")

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As I see it `RedNode` runs node-red runtime on android where `wallpanel` is a "kiosk" browser to display the dashboard (or any other web frontend) on an android tablet (or phone).full screen on startup , mqtt controlled and with movement detection and other cute features.

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [13 December 2019 17:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/25 "2019-12-13T17:56:51Z")

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> [@Christian-Me](#):
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> Do somebody know an app for iOS doing a similar thing

It is impossible I'm afraid since Apple don't allow it. It works on Android because underneath the skin Android is Linux (or close enough).

> [@Christian-Me](#):
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> I only don`t know if I relay trust amazon or google

This is always a problem once you move outside your own domain. Many of the options for reasonably safely exposing Node-RED to the outside world also require you to put trust in 3rd-parties along the way. Only you can assess the risk and whether it is low enough to you and other loved-ones.

Personally, I use a mix. Dashboards are generally used locally with Telegram for a simple command or conversational interface remotely or locally. Occasionally I play with other clients like Home Remote but they rarely seem worth the effort to me - though plenty of other people use them really well.

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**Author:** ![meku](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/meku/32/30449_2.png) [@meku](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/meku)\
**Post date:** [16 October 2020 16:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/27 "2020-10-16T16:44:12Z")

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i made a port node-red for ios, search 'Node-PAD' in the app store

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [17 October 2020 15:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/28 "2020-10-17T15:59:20Z")

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I think that you've managed to slip under the radar of the Apple app review process since I think that this probably is against their terms and conditions?

Does it use node.js?

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**Author:** ![meku](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/meku/32/30449_2.png) [@meku](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/meku)\
**Post date:** [18 October 2020 07:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/29 "2020-10-18T07:15:16Z")

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yup 🙂 i been writing ios apps since the inception of iphone 4,i think i had a good enough understanding of how an app should work to pass the review process. I had apps that have been rejected dozen of times before and its a learning process. You can actually do whatever you want as long as it is within their guidelines. Aside from it, the review in this one was longer than usual.

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**Author:** ![brian1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@brian1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/brian1)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2021 08:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/31 "2021-03-12T08:46:22Z")

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I found this Android App that works well. [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.mivazlin.onepagewebbrowser&hl=en\_US&gl=US](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.mivazlin.onepagewebbrowser&hl=en_US&gl=US)

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**Author:** ![Andiek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Andiek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Andiek)\
**Post date:** [27 December 2023 07:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/32 "2023-12-27T07:51:49Z")

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Are thoose closed? I’m looking on apps but not exist.

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**Author:** ![edje11](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/edje11/32/572_2.png) [@edje11](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edje11)\
**Post date:** [27 December 2023 12:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/33 "2023-12-27T12:06:55Z")

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The link provided in the above post is still working. If you can't find it in the store, download the app from the link.

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [27 December 2023 12:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/34 "2023-12-27T12:11:52Z")

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Not sure why you would want it though? Can't you simply open the Editor in your mobile browser and then add to home screen - to get the same result without some 3rd-party app of uncertain reliability and security?

No privacy statement, not updated since 2019. Also, Play store say's it isn't available for any of my devices, not sure why. I also appears to need in-app purchases but doesnt' explain why.

Personally speaking, there is no way I'd put that on one of my devices.

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**Author:** ![eddee54455](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/eddee54455/32/43350_2.png) [@eddee54455](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eddee54455)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2024 12:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/35 "2024-03-12T12:46:30Z")

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Try this:

> <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nodered.linhtranvu.app&hl=en&gl=US>
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> An app client for Node-RED with WYSIWYG Editor, push, location tracking and mor...

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**Author:** ![Colin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/colin/32/17040_2.png) [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2024 13:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/36 "2024-03-12T13:26:35Z")

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I see that has not been updated for three years, which is a long time in the mobile and node-red environment.  
It says it cannot be installed on any of my mobile devices.

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**Author:** ![eddee54455](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/eddee54455/32/43350_2.png) [@eddee54455](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eddee54455)\
**Post date:** [12 March 2024 13:32 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/37 "2024-03-12T13:32:01Z")

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Try and find the apk file and manually install... I am using on my Samsung N20 which is fairly current as well as some real oldies as well... Been using it for around 3? 4? years or so and found it has helped immensely...

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [17 March 2024 13:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/38 "2024-03-17T13:27:34Z")

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> [@eddee54455](#):
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> Try and find the apk file and manually install

Not sure why you would want to take that risk?

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**Author:** ![eddee54455](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/eddee54455/32/43350_2.png) [@eddee54455](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eddee54455)\
**Post date:** [17 March 2024 13:40 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/39 "2024-03-17T13:40:26Z")

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Been using it for years on a closed network, no problems found so far, stable as well... So as to the risk, as long as its on a reasonably secure network, they seem minimal if not nonexistent...

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**Author:** ![TotallyInformation](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/totallyinformation/32/31_2.png) [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Post date:** [17 March 2024 14:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/40 "2024-03-17T14:04:16Z")

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Just a note for other people seeing this thread.

It is _generally_ not safe to install Android apps outside the Google store (and not always from inside the store either!). And while a specific apk might be safe, that doesn't mean that an update will be.

Extreme caution is recommended. The use of additional security software on Android is pretty mandatory I'm afraid. Many manufacturers include such software and Samsung are often one of the better manufacturers in that regard.

Again though, I'd be interested in understanding what benefit the app gives over simply setting the Editor as a homescreen app?

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**Author:** ![eddee54455](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/eddee54455/32/43350_2.png) [@eddee54455](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eddee54455)\
**Post date:** [17 March 2024 15:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/41 "2024-03-17T15:59:39Z")

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Agreed, it used to be on the play store, as to why it doesn't present itself readily anymore I am unsure..

As to the reason for using it, on the older, lower grunt phones and tablets, the horsepower to run the ui from a browser was just a bit much and things got top heavy and slow... This little app seems to have lower overheads and is quite a bit quicker... Also, the advantage of having an auto logon works well for a closed enviro, albeit frowned upon in general...

The long and the short of it is... I find it useful, I haven't found it damaging, it suits my needs...

As with all apps, if u find it useful and safe in your enviro, no problem... If u think it might open a vulnerability, test it to be sure... If the vulnerability exists, dump it and move on...

Regds  
Ed

Edit... Just searched the play store.. Search for "Node-RED Client Editor"

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**Author:** ![eddee54455](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/eddee54455/32/43350_2.png) [@eddee54455](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eddee54455)\
**Post date:** [20 March 2024 12:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/android-client-node-red/12324/42 "2024-03-20T12:55:25Z")

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Found another one that may be of use... "Fully Kiosk Browser" ...

I have also used this one in the past, but stopped using it due to the previous one I mentioned being a little quicker... As luck would have it, I ran into a glitch on the NR Client Editor today and haven't had a chance to sort it out.... (No security issues etc, it was an unscheduled rapid disassembly of a circuit breaker that caused a bit of havoc)

Anyways, flipped across to fully kiosk browser and am using it on my device in the interim until I get a chance to sort out my old favorite ....

Here's a link if anybody is interested:

[https://play.google.com/store/search?q=fully+kiosk+browser&c=apps](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=fully+kiosk+browser&c=apps)

Again, as @TotallyInformation has mentioned, take care with apps, they could introduce nasties....

Cheers  
Ed

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