
Droidnet Comlink
Voice Control for DIY Robots
About
This app allows users to control DIY robots and custom hardware directly from their iPhone or Apple Watch. It offers voice control, customizable commands, and real-time data from connected devices, all while prioritizing user privacy.
What's New in Droidnet Comlink
1.0.1
September 16, 2026
This update is all fixes. Thanks to everyone who sent diagnostics. SIGNAL BOOSTERS • Your selected Signal Booster is no longer forgotten when you open Settings > Droidnet Signal Boosters with the droid switched off. The app was quietly falling back to Test Mode, where commands go nowhere. • A Booster you use every day is no longer dropped a week after you first found it. • A Booster that stops acknowledging traffic now shows as degraded instead of staying green. VOICE • Triggers that contain droid names like "R2-D2" or "droids" match again when you say them exactly the way you saved them. A recent change had them failing, or firing a different command. • When more than one trigger could apply, the longest match wins, and R2 and R5 no longer get confused for each other. • The automatic session refresh restarts listening properly instead of quietly giving up after 45 minutes. APPLE WATCH • Fixed a crash when the link to your iPhone was weak. • One tap can no longer send the same command to your droid twice. • A command you deleted on your iPhone can no longer be triggered from the Watch. • The "connection is stale" warning no longer sticks on about a minute after launch. • Snappier response: removed a duplicate data pull that was competing with your commands. COMMANDS AND iCLOUD • Fixed a crash when importing a command set with "Merge Intelligently" if a command belonged to more than one category. • Fixed a crash when you deleted a voice trigger while editing it, and a case where saving could overwrite a different trigger. • Commands saved without a voice trigger are no longer lost when iCloud sync runs. • Deletions stay deleted, and imported commands with no category now land in Uncategorized. EVERYTHING ELSE • "Export (Anonymized)" now really is anonymized. Command names, serial strings, triggers, what you said, category and Booster names, MAC addresses and IP addresses are all replaced with placeholders throughout the report - not just in the summary at the top. • Diagnostic reports now include your Watch app and watchOS version, so support can tell what your Watch was running. • Volume changes on the HCR Vocalizer no longer flood your sound system with repeats. • Faster launch. Requires iOS 17. The Apple Watch app requires watchOS 11.
MoreFAQ
What is Droidnet Comlink?
Droidnet Comlink is a companion app that connects your iPhone to a DroidNet Signal Booster, allowing you to control DIY robots and custom hardware. It enables voice commands and direct interaction with connected modules.
What hardware can Droidnet Comlink control?
It supports various community hardware modules, including Victron Smart Shunt for battery monitoring, HCR Vocalizer for volume control, and R-Series Logic Controller for display effects. It also supports free-form serial commands for custom hardware.
How does Droidnet Comlink handle privacy?
Speech recognition is performed on your device, and commands are sent directly to your Signal Booster over your WiFi network, not through external servers. Commands are stored locally, and iCloud sync is optional.
What are the requirements to use Droidnet Comlink?
You need a Raspberry Pi running the DroidNet Signal Booster image, a WiFi network, and an iPhone or iPad running iOS 17.0 or later. An Apple Watch with watchOS 11.0 or later is required for watch functionality.
Can I create my own commands in Droidnet Comlink?
Yes, you can create unlimited custom commands with multiple voice triggers per command. These commands can be organized by category and imported/exported to share with others.
Does Droidnet Comlink have ads?
No, Droidnet Comlink is free and does not contain advertisements. It focuses on providing a seamless user experience without interruptions.
How often is Droidnet Comlink updated?
The latest version is 1.0.1, and it was last updated on September 16, 2026. The developer indicates that more modules are coming soon, suggesting ongoing development.
Is Droidnet Comlink suitable for younger users?
Droidnet Comlink has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. This is likely due to the technical nature of controlling DIY robots and hardware.





