JMRI is open-source computer based software for controlling DCC. JMRI includes a PC interface used in conjunction with a command station to provide through-the-rails DCC and functionality. "Decoder Pro" is a PC interface in JMRI for editing decoder settings.  The Android app “Engine Driver” (WiThrottle on iOS) is a model railroad throttle app for use with JMRI. These apps connect wirelessly to the WiThrottle server (part of JMRI).  JMRI then uses through-the-rails DCC to send signals to locos, which involves the conversion of packets into electrical pulses. CVs can be read in JMRI using a programming track.

Blunami creates a direct wireless connection to your decoder, allowing for train control and settings customization without the need for any hardware, software or drivers.  App communication with the Blunami is wireless and bidirectional. Your phone becomes a a direct high-speed interface to the decoder. The signal is never converted to analog or subject to signal degradation associated with through-the-rails transmission.

The Blunami app is custom designed for the features in the SoundTraxx decoder. The app is full-featured and easy to use.

Blunami and the associated Blunami app give you all the benefits of Decoder Pro and Engine Driver (or WiThrottle) without the need for additional hardware or software. Blunami has the added benefit of bi-directional wireless communication, and a control app designed specifically for the decoder's features.

Rail-Pro is a hand-held controller system that works in conjunction with Rail-Pro decoders. Starter kits for the Rail-Pro can be purchased for $250-$300 (decoders not included).

Blunami requires no system to purchase or commit to, and no additional hardware to go bad.

Blunami decoders contain SoundTraxx’s award winning sound libraries and decades of excellence in DCC train control.

Blunami decoders are compatible with any DCC control system.

The Blunami app updates come directly to your phone (via the appstore).

Bachmann E-Z App is a bluetooth train line that Bachmann developed with BlueRail Trains.

Bachmann E-Z App trains can be controlled by the EZ App (iOS/Android) and offers control of speed, direction and lights.

Bachmann E-Z App trains have no onboard sounds and are not DCC compatible.

San Diego based Tam Valley developed BlueRailDCC boards which can control any DCC decoder and works with the Blunami app.  BlueRailDCC boards operate as a small bluetooth command station in the loco and can read/write CVs. The BlueRailDCC board converts commands to electrical DCC packets, and also serves as a mini programming track for your DCC decoder.

In Blunami, the bluetooth module and decoder are combined on a single circuit board.  Commands and responses are never converted to electrical signals, so all communication is high speed. The Blunami app can read all CVs in 2-3 seconds without going into programming track mode.

Blunami and BlueRailDCC boards utilize different interfaces in the app. The app identifies the hardwareID of any board on connection, and serves up the appropriate interface.

The BlueRailDCC interface allows users to pick a decoder type, and includes a CV editing page.

When connected to a Blunami board, the settings section of the app contains many more features for customization of sounds, lights and speed, as well as section for consisting function control and one button calibration of DDE.

You can control Blunami and BlueRailDCC boards simultaneously using the Blunami App.