# BS Companion

> Bluetooth utility to control Base Station power states remotely. (iPhone/iPad app by Tino Schindel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bs-companion/id1533473030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tino Schindel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086332558)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2020-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bs-companion/id1533473030/reviews.md

## What is BS Companion?

BS Companion will discover your Base Stations via Bluetooth and send the required commands to either wake them up or put them into standby mode. 

known issues: timeout message when app s returning from background on phone unlock

currently not supported: 
shared access to the same Base Station v1.0 due to required Bluetooth pairing
shared access to the same Base Station v2.0 when standby-mode indication is enabled 

In case of issues or suggestion for improvement contact the developer.

## Key features

- Discover Base Stations via Bluetooth
- Wake up Base Stations
- Put Base Stations into standby mode
- Remote device control

## Chart rankings

- #95 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bs-companion/id1533473030/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pretty much plug n play

*2026-05-23*

Right after I purchased and opened the app I immediately saw my three base stations on the screen and was able to instantly turn them off or on at will. Super easy to use and such a simple UI.

### 5/5 — Great！

*2026-03-24*

This app makes it easy to control BS from your phone. You can put it to sleep, wake it up, and even use it with Shortcuts, which is incredibly useful. It’s a great app that should theoretically help extend the lifespan of the BS as well.respect to the developer

### 5/5 — Works great

*2026-02-01*

Allows you to make sure if your base stations are still on when they are not supposed to, u can just turn them off, worth every penny.

### 5/5 — Revised

*2025-09-25, version 1.5*

App working correctly now! I think there was an iOS bug!

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2025-08-18*

Thank you, great app. Does what it says on the tin.

### 5/5 — It just works

*2025-02-25*

My assertions randomly turn on and the noise gets really irritating so being able to turn them off at any time is a huge help

### 5/5 — It’s good when it works

*2024-11-15*

Old: Cannot turn station off once updated to the new release.

Update: It kinda fix itself so back to 5 star

**Developer response:** Thank you. In case of further issues, please contact me via support@orbitalzones.com.

### 5/5 — Endlich eine Fernbedienung für die Basisstationen!

*2024-09-06*

Es dauert ewig mit SteamVR und der Valve Index bis die Basisstationen eine nach der anderen alle aus dem Sleep Mode hochgefahren sind. Und wenn eine mal beim Beenden nicht mit in den Sleep Mode geht, bleibt sonst nur Stecker ziehen oder SteamVR nochmal zu starten und wieder zu beenden.

Mit dieser App starten alle Basisstationen augenblicklich und gleichzeitig, genauso beim Ausschalten!

Ich habe eigentlich nur nach einer Lösung gesucht die Basisstationen manuell an- und auszuschalten, weil die Pimax CL sie nicht ansteuert, ich hatte nicht damit gerechnet, dass die App so viel besser funktioniert, sehr gut!

### 5/5 — Works amazingly for what its supposed to do

*2024-08-29, version 1.4*

Its amazing i use it all the time

### 5/5 — Works amazingly for what its supposed to do

*2024-08-26*

Its amazing i use it all the time, just wish it had shortcuts

**Developer response:** The app actually support shortcuts. You can rename them as you wish and even invoke them by Siri. Please contact me on support@orbitalzones.com if you need more detail about how to setup shortcuts for BS Companion.

## Frequently asked questions about BS Companion

### What does BS Companion do?

BS Companion is a utility application that connects to your Base Stations using Bluetooth. It allows you to send commands to wake them up or put them into standby mode, providing remote control over their power status.

### What are the key features of BS Companion?

The primary features include discovering Base Stations via Bluetooth, waking them up, and placing them into standby mode. This enables convenient remote management of your connected devices.

### Is BS Companion free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, BS Companion is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is BS Companion compatible with?

The app is designed to work with Base Stations and utilizes Bluetooth for communication. Specific compatibility details regarding Base Station versions or operating systems are not explicitly stated beyond the known issues.

### What are some common use cases for BS Companion?

A common use case is to remotely manage the power of your Base Stations without needing physical access. This can be useful for energy saving or ensuring devices are ready when needed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2024-09-14

some bug fixes, nothing new

### 1.4 — 2024-02-17

You can now use the app to change the device channel of base stations v2.0 - either for a single device, or automatically for all your base stations.
Base stations v2.0 can now be set to the actual standby mode, in which only the device lasers are turned off.

### 1.3 — 2023-02-26

basic support for shortcuts and automation, new advanced detail view, standby-mode indication for Base Station v2.0,
endless bug-fixes and optimizations, German translation added

### 1.2 — 2022-03-04

minor changes and bug fixes, support added for instant standby-mode of the older Base Stations v1.0 (requires completion of device ID within the app)

### 1.1 — 2021-06-15

Rename your Base Stations in the detail view, switch all discovered Base Stations via 3D touch from your home screen!

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## More apps by Tino Schindel

- [nSwitch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nswitch/id1086332559)

All apps by Tino Schindel: https://appshunter.io/developer/1086332558

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