Whether you’d like to do some real-time logging of data, or just want to control a project with your Android phone, [Thomas]’s Arduino-Android Bluetooth connection instructable is sure … ...

An Android* phone or tablet running Android and has Bluetooth. Connect your Intel® Edison board to a Wi-Fi* network, see Get started with Intel® Edison technology.

The truth is that [Kerimil] didn’t spend forever learning Java and programming the app. Instead he’s showing off the power of App Inventor to get your Android controls up and running fast.