The MIT AI2 Companion APK/ MIT App Inventor APK is the official Android application created by MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to work with MIT App Inventor, a visual programming platform that allows you to build Android apps without coding.
This Companion app is essential for testing your projects live while you develop them.
π What Is MIT AI2 Companion APK?
MIT AI2 Companion is a testing tool that connects your Android device to the MIT App Inventor website:
π ai2.appinventor.mit.edu
After connecting, anything you design on the website appears instantly on your phone using this Companion app.
It is mainly used by:
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Students
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Teachers
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App Inventor developers
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Programmers testing UI & logic
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Beginners learning app development
The goal is real-time preview and debugging.
π² How MIT AI2 Companion Works
β Step 1 — Open MIT App Inventor on PC
Go to the website and open your project.
β Step 2 — Open MIT AI2 Companion on your phone
Install the Companion APK and launch it.
β Step 3 — Scan the QR code
Click Connect → AI Companion on the App Inventor website.
A QR code appears.
β Step 4 — Real-time testing starts
The phone connects to the PC and instantly loads your app.
Every change you make in App Inventor (design or blocks) updates immediately on your phone.
π§ Key Features (Full Details)
πΉ 1. Live (Real-Time) App Preview
Watch app changes instantly without exporting or installing APKs.
πΉ 2. Wireless Connection (No USB needed)
Phone and PC connect over the same Wi-Fi network or hotspot.
πΉ 3. Debugging Tools
Helps you:
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Check if buttons work
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Test logic blocks
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Find errors quickly
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Adjust screen layouts
πΉ 4. Works with All App Inventor Components
Test:
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Sensors (GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope)
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Camera & microphone
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Text-to-speech
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Web APIs
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Bluetooth
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Data storage
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Notifications
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Lists, arrangements, and animations
πΉ 5. Fast Development Workflow
Saves hours because you don’t need to compile APKs repeatedly.
πΉ 6. Supports Extensions
App Inventor Extensions (.aix) also work during live testing.
π₯ Installation Details
β Minimum Requirements
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Android 5.0 and above
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Working Wi-Fi or hotspot
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PC with internet access
β How to Install
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Download the official APK from MIT App Inventor.
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Enable “Install from unknown sources.”
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Install and open the app.
If you want, I can provide the official MIT download link.
π Uses of MIT AI2 Companion
π§π For Students
Makes learning app development easy and interactive.
π¨π« For Teachers
Perfect for classroom demonstrations and coding lessons.
π¨π» For Developers
Quickly test UI layouts and functionality during app creation.
π§ͺ For Testing & Debugging
Check app behavior instantly and fix problems faster.
π Why MIT AI2 Companion is Important
Without this app, you would need to:
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Export your project
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Convert it into an APK
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Install it manually on your phone
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Then test it
That takes time and slows development.
AI2 Companion removes all of that, making rapid prototyping extremely easy.
π Offline Usage
The Companion app itself works offline, but:
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You must connect through Wi-Fi or hotspot
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App Inventor website requires internet access
No USB connection is needed.
β¨ Latest Version Features
Depending on the latest release, it may include:
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Improved connection stability
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Faster preview load time
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Fixed bugs with sensors
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Updated support for newer Android versions
If you'd like, I can check the latest version number and changelog.