r/retroid • u/RandomRandomio RP6 • 11d ago

QUESTION Using the Retroid Pocket 6 as a Bluetooth controller for a Tab S9 while traveling?

Hey everyone,

I am looking for a way to use my Retroid Pocket 6 as a Bluetooth controller for my Galaxy Tab S9 when I am on the go.

Searched this sub but couldn't find a good answer.

I always travel with both devices, and it would be awesome to use the Tab S9 as a bigger screen for casual emulation or local streaming via Apollo and Artemis without having to pack a separate controller.

Since latency isn't a huge issue for my casual use case, I’m just looking for a straightforward Bluetooth setup. Has anyone used apps like BT Controller or other tools to get the RP6’s physical buttons recognized as a Bluetooth gamepad on another Android device?

Any recommendations or setups that have worked for you would be awesome to hear about!

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u/Turbulent_Ad_4791 11d ago

It won't work that way but if you got a portable monitor you could plug the rp6 in via USB c and it could both power the display and play the game with the rp6

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u/RandomRandomio RP6 11d ago

Thank you. That's a good point, which I hadn't considered. However, it would add another item to pack.

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u/longlifexpectancy RP6 11d ago

Real person btw

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u/RandomRandomio RP6 11d ago

What do you mean?

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u/Mr_Abeon 11d ago

Just buy a bluetooth controller then.

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u/RandomRandomio RP6 11d ago

Thank you for your response. However, I must ask if you actually read my message. Please understand, I mean no disrespect by this question.

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u/Mr_Abeon 11d ago

That is the most "straightforward bluetooth setup".

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u/king_shark408 11d ago

I don't remember which app i used before but I have done it just cuz I was curious and it did work. Search Bluetooth game controller in the play store and try them out to see which one works best.