# BT Basketball Controller — Scoreboard, Shot Clock Remote

> Remote controller for basketball scoreboards, shot clocks, and score cameras. (iPhone/iPad app by The Basketball Temple LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bt-basketball-controller/id1524132982 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Basketball Temple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559096677)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 152 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bt-basketball-controller/id1524132982/reviews.md

## What is BT Basketball Controller?

The BT Controller is a complimentary app meant to remotely control supported BT basketball scoreboards, shotclocks, and score camera devices.  The app synchronizes the time and score on all these supported devices.  The interface is extremely clean and intuitive, everything is directly touch or swipe based.  Clearly labeled controller buttons are also added for those that prefer a button interface.  Thoroughly tested in our basketball leagues, the BT Controller app is easy to learn and new users can be running the time and score for a basketball game in no time.

Tutorial video: https://vimeo.com/1136274939
For a full list of our other tutorials please visit: https://vimeo.com/channels/btstatsco

BT Controller App Features:
- Clean design, no ads
- Intuitive direct tap and swipe controls
- Remotely control scoreboards, shotclocks, and other devices with WiFi or Bluetooth
- Convenient Presets (International, 3x3, US Pro, College, High School, and more...)
- Convenient timers: pregame timer, period timer, rest timer, timeout timer, overtime, etc.
- Fully customizable game in the settings
- Practice modes configured in settings is great for running practices
- Audio buzzers for shotclock violation, end of period, substitutions, etc.
- Warning beep near end of pregame, timeout, or rest times (customizable)
- Quick Start Documentation below

The BT Controller app was created by The Basketball Temple Company.  The Basketball Temple Company focuses on high quality basketball academies, basketball leagues, and technologies that are used to support those academies and leagues.  We open our technology to the public so everyone in the basketball community can experience the same technologies that we use within our institutions.

# Quick Start Documentation:
All the actions below have corresponding controller buttons that may be used instead.

Score Controls:
- Tap directly on the score to increase quickly
- Swipe up/down score to increase/decrease
- Hold down on team names to adjust name and color of teams

Time Controls:
- Tap period timer to start/pause 
- Tap pregame, timeout, rest timers to early transition to next stage

Shotclock Controls:
- Tap shotclock to reset/go
- Swipe shotclock up/down to reset/go to short shotclock

Timeout Controls:
- Tap timeout number to call timeout
- Swipe up/down timeouts to adjust numbers
- Red indicates violation when calling timeout with no timeouts left

Fouls Controls
- Swipe up/down fouls to adjust numbers
- Red indicates bonus situation (customizable in settings)
- Purple indicates double bonus situation (customizable in settings)

Connect and Remote Control Settings:
- Tap on top-left icon (or swipe left-to-right on the left edge) to open connect menu
- Hit "Refresh" to find devices
- Tap on WiFi or Bluetooth icon to connect, green icon indicates connected
- If unable to connect or having connection errors try one of the following:
  1) please ensure all devices are on the same WiFi network
  2) please ensure bluetooth is turned ON on all devices
  3) lastly, try to restart the app on all devices

Time and Game Settings:
- Tap on top-right icon (or swipe right-to-left on the right edge) to open settings menu
- Edit and save the many settings available

Exit Game and Reset Times and Scores:
- Scroll down and hit "Exit Game" button

Audio Buzzer:
- There are two faint colored bell icons next to the period number
- Tap to play buzzer or energy horn

## Key features

- Remote control of scoreboards and shot clocks
- Synchronizes time and score
- Intuitive tap and swipe controls
- Customizable game settings
- Practice modes
- Audio buzzers and warning beeps
- Preset game modes

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bt-basketball-controller/id1524132982/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Connecting Issues

*2025-10-29*

I have not been able to connect via Bluetooth with any devices.

### 5/5 — Perfect for my games

*2025-01-01*

I play with my friends during the summer and we like playing sports games but the only problem was that we didn’t have a scoreboard. So now that we have this. Games will be perfect for the summer. We are even planning a season thanks to this app. Great job!

### 5/5 — Bt basketball controller

*2023-03-09*

Awesome app!!! Just wondering if it’s possible when clock is under 10 minutes if it can be 9:59 instead of 09:59 just curious

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your kind review.  At the moment this is not possible but we will consider it in a future update.  Please contact ken@basketballtemple.com to keep in touch and if you have any other questions.  Thanks again!

### 5/5 — Works well

*2022-12-13*

I use this app to control theseparate scoreboard app for our local team

Just plug my iPhone to a TV/monitor using HDMI, then remote control using this one, works as intended

witht he correct gadgets used, you'll get more than your money's worth

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2022-08-29*

I just love it. I give it 10 stars

**Developer response:** Thank you!  Appreciate you taking time to give the review!

### 3/5 — Pretty

*2021-11-06*

I like it but the other settings are always there

### 5/5 — Watched the video with it

*2021-08-16*

Awesome I would give it 10 stars

**Developer response:** Thank you!  Glad you like it :)

## Frequently asked questions about BT Basketball Controller

### What does the BT Basketball Controller app do?

The BT Basketball Controller app allows you to remotely control supported BT basketball scoreboards, shot clocks, and score camera devices. It synchronizes the time and score across all connected devices, offering an intuitive interface for managing game events.

### What are the key features of the BT Basketball Controller app?

Key features include remote control via WiFi or Bluetooth, synchronized time and score, intuitive direct tap and swipe controls, customizable game settings, preset game modes, practice modes, audio buzzers for violations and period ends, and warning beeps for timers.

### Is the BT Basketball Controller app free to use?

Yes, the BT Basketball Controller app is a complimentary app. It does not have any ads and is free to download and use for controlling compatible basketball timing and scoring equipment.

### What devices is the BT Basketball Controller app compatible with?

The app is designed to remotely control supported BT basketball scoreboards, shot clocks, and score camera devices. It connects via WiFi or Bluetooth, and users can find compatible devices by refreshing the connection menu within the app.

### How can I use the BT Basketball Controller app for practices?

The app includes customizable practice modes that can be configured in the settings. This feature is ideal for running effective basketball practices by allowing you to set up specific timing scenarios and control them remotely.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1187 — 2026-03-19

- Added setting to disable game clock
- Added remote battery status indicator for connected BT Cameras
- Added remote zoom controls for connected BT Cameras
- Fixes for experimental remote take photo feature

Please submit any issues to support@basketballtemple.com and we will try to handle it promptly. Hope you enjoy the app and thank you very much!

### 1149 — 2026-02-14

- Minor updates

Please submit any issues to support@basketballtemple.com and we will try to handle it promptly. Hope you enjoy the app and thank you very much!

### 1138 — 2026-01-05

- Fix status bar

Please submit any issues to support@basketballtemple.com and we will try to handle it promptly. Hope you enjoy the app and thank you very much!

### 1135 — 2025-12-26

- Updates and fixes

Please submit any issues to support@basketballtemple.com and we will try to handle it promptly. Hope you enjoy the app and thank you very much!

### 1124 — 2025-12-13

- Updates and fixes

Please submit any issues to support@basketballtemple.com and we will try to handle it promptly. Hope you enjoy the app and thank you very much!

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