This app transforms your phone into a companion device for Claude Desktop, allowing you to monitor session status, approve requests, and receive important updates via Bluetooth. It eliminates the need for extra hardware, making it convenient for developers and makers.
1.1.0
June 18, 2026
Hi,buddy 1.1.0 adds optional encrypted Bluetooth pairing. Turn on Enable Encryption in Settings → Bluetooth to require secure system pairing between your device and Claude Desktop; the connection then reports a secure status. This release also includes stability improvements.
MoreHi,buddy is a mobile application that acts as a Bluetooth companion for Claude Desktop. It allows you to view your Claude session status, approve permission prompts, and receive important notifications directly from your phone.
Hi,buddy connects to Claude Desktop via Bluetooth as a BLE peripheral. For discovery, your device's system Bluetooth name may need to start with "Claude".
No, Hi,buddy is designed to turn your existing phone into a Claude Hardware Buddy companion. You do not need to set up separate hardware accessories like ESP32 or M5StickC-style devices.
Hi,buddy provides sensory feedback including haptics, sound, visual states, Live Activities, and notifications to alert you to waiting approvals and session changes from Claude Desktop.
Hi,buddy relies on a Bluetooth connection to Claude Desktop, so it is not designed for fully offline use. Its functionality is dependent on the active connection and foreground/background behavior of both devices.
Hi,buddy has an age rating of 4+ and is available on iPhone devices.
The latest version of Hi,buddy is 1.1.0, which was last updated on June 18, 2026. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided.
No, Hi,buddy does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.
