5.0.9 Safe to install
LightBlue®: Your Ultimate Bluetooth Companion
LightBlue® offers a user-friendly interface for scanning and connecting to BLE devices, making it an essential tool for developers and hobbyists alike.
LightBlue® is a versatile tool that allows seamless connection to various Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. With its central mode, you can easily scan and connect to BLE devices in your surroundings. Once connected, you gain access to detailed profiles of the device, enabling you to read, write, and subscribe to notifications.
Switching to BLE peripheral mode is straightforward. Simply navigate to the "Virtual Devices" tab and create a virtual device by tapping on the "+" icon. LightBlue® provides full customization options for virtual peripheral profiles, allowing you to tailor services and characteristics according to your needs. Moreover, you have the option to clone any peripheral from central mode and save it as a virtual peripheral profile for future use.
LightBlue® is equipped with essential functionalities such as read, write, and notify support. Additionally, it provides real-time signal strength (RSSI) information, aiding in determining the proximity of the peripheral.
The app includes a log tab that records all significant BLE events encountered during usage. This comprehensive log can be easily shared for further analysis.
One of LightBlue®'s remarkable uses is for testing various BLE devices such as heart rate monitors, temperature sensors, Microchip AVR-BLE and PIC-BLE development boards, TI CC2540 Keyfob, Nordic uBlue, Panasonic PAN1720, among others. It is also an excellent choice for developers seeking to test their own BLE peripherals' firmware.
Key Features:
- Effortlessly scan and discover nearby Bluetooth peripherals
- Access basic device information (UUID, RSSI)
- Browse services and characteristics
- Register for notifications and indications
- Seamlessly send data from notifications and indications to AWS IoT or Adafruit IO using Cloud Connect feature
- Retrieve values from characteristics
- Write to characteristics using Hex, Oct, Bin, Decimal, or ASCII format
- Clone peripheral profiles
- Choose from a variety of preconfigured common peripheral profiles
- Create custom profiles to advertise as a peripheral
- Comprehensive logging of BLE events
- Custom user interface with extended support for connecting to Microchip AVR-BLE and PIC-BLE development boards
Overview
LightBlue® is a Freeware software in the category System Utilities developed by Punch Through.
The latest version of LightBlue® is 5.0.9, released on 07/04/2024. It was initially added to our database on 10/23/2023.
LightBlue® runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of LightBlue® gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
FAQ
What is LightBlue®?
LightBlue® is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) development tool that allows users to prototype and develop applications that utilize BLE technology.
What platforms does LightBlue® support?
LightBlue® supports both iOS and Android platforms, allowing developers to create and test apps on commonly used mobile devices.
How does LightBlue® work?
LightBlue® functions as a BLE scanner, allowing you to discover nearby BLE devices, connect to them, and interact with their services and characteristics.
Can I customize the LightBlue® experience?
Yes, LightBlue® provides options to customize services and characteristics to suit your specific application needs.
Is LightBlue® free to use?
The basic features of LightBlue® are free, but some advanced features may require a purchase or subscription.
Does LightBlue® require programming knowledge to use?
While basic functionality can be accessed without programming knowledge, advanced features and customizations do require familiarity with programming.
What types of applications can be developed using LightBlue®?
You can develop a wide range of applications that use BLE for purposes like fitness tracking, home automation, or proximity sensing.
Can I test my own BLE device with LightBlue®?
Yes, you can test any BLE device by connecting it through the LightBlue® interface and interacting with its services.
What devices are compatible with LightBlue®?
LightBlue® is compatible with most Bluetooth 4.0 or higher enabled devices including smartphones, tablets, and some computers.
Where can I download LightBlue®?
LightBlue® can be downloaded from the Apple App Store for iOS devices and Google Play Store for Android devices.
Minh Ong
I'm Minh, a software engineer and author with a passion for exploring and writing about the latest in software and technology. With my experience in software development and a specialization in software updates and content creation, I bring a deep understanding of the tech landscape to my reviews and articles. My focus is on providing you with comprehensive insights into general software topics and the latest industry news.
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