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Introducing BleuIO Explorer: A Free Web-Based Bluetooth LE Debugging Tool
If you’ve ever spent hours wrestling with native Bluetooth LE debugging tools, dealing with complex setup procedures, or waiting for app store approvals just to test a simple characteristic read, you’re going to appreciate what I’m about to share with you.
Getting Started with BleuIO: Your First Bluetooth LE Commands in 10 Minutes
Learn Bluetooth LE the easy way—no SDK, no embedded C, no compilation. Get your BleuIO dongle scanning for devices in under 10 minutes with simple AT commands.
Bluetooth LE Shorter Connection Intervals: A Hands-On Guide with the nRF54L15
Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor If you’ve ever used a Bluetooth LE gaming mouse or VR controller, you’ve probably noticed something: there’s a slight delay between
nRF Cloud, powered by Memfault: Production-Ready Device Management and Observability for Bluetooth LE
Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor If you’ve ever tried debugging a Bluetooth Low Energy device that’s failing in production—deployed to a customer, thousands of miles away,
Meet the Nordic nRF54LM20A: The Perfect Fit for Advanced Bluetooth LE Projects
When Nordic Semiconductor launched the nRF54L Series in late 2024, it marked a significant evolution from the beloved nRF52 Series. As I shared in my
Bluetooth Channel Sounding Applications: Beyond Distance Measurements with Nordic nRF54L15
Exploring the potential of Bluetooth Channel Sounding Applications? You’re in the right place. Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor The introduction of Bluetooth Channel Sounding in the
Renesas Bluetooth LE Development Guide: Getting Started with the DA1453x SoC Family
Sponsored by Renesas Electronics Corporation In 2021, Renesas Electronics, one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies with dominant automotive and industrial positions, significantly strengthened its
A Comprehensive Guide to nRF Connect SDK Bare Metal Option
Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor Introduction Imagine that you’re designing a simple Bluetooth LE temperature sensor for the new Nordic nRF54L Series. You’ve never worked with
Automating Bluetooth LE Packet Analysis with RFcreations blueSPY
Streamlining wireless debugging workflows with hardware-based sniffing and Python automation for automated Bluetooth LE packet analysis Introduction: The Real Cost of Manual Debugging When developing
Mastering the Nordic Ecosystem: A Developer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for your Bluetooth LE Project
Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor If you’re a wireless engineer, you know that things have changed. These days, Bluetooth Low Energy development is practically bursting with
Hands-On with the em | bleu (EM9305) Bluetooth LE SoC: Tiny Chip, Huge Potential
Sponsored by EM Microelectronic As IoT continues to demand more compact, power-efficient, and secure wireless solutions, developers are looking beyond generic Bluetooth LE modules. Enter
BLE Sniffer Basics + Comparison Guide (Updated 2025)
Introduction A BLE sniffer is one of the most crucial tools that every Bluetooth developer should have on hand. There are many cases where the
The nPM2100: Nordic’s Secret Weapon for Battery-Sipping Bluetooth LE Devices
Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE) is the backbone of modern low-power wireless products, from smart home sensors and medical monitors to asset
Raytac AN54L15Q: An nRF54L15 BLE Module That Simplifies RF Design and Worldwide Regulatory Approval
Sponsored by Raytac Corporation. In the world of wireless connectivity, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) continues to dominate the IoT landscape, powering a vast range of
Bluetooth LE for Wi-Fi Onboarding: A Game-Changer for IoT Connectivity
Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor Wi-Fi has become a cornerstone of modern connectivity, powering everything from laptops and smartphones to smart home devices and industrial IoT
7 Reasons a Professional BLE Sniffer is Better Than a Low-cost Sniffer for Debugging
Introduction Debugging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices can be a challenge. Whether you’re developing wearables, medical devices, IoT sensors, or any other BLE-enabled product, reliable
Introducing Channel Sounding: Secure Fine-Ranging using Bluetooth LE
Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth® Channel Sounding marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Bluetooth technology, a groundbreaking feature for precise distance measurement in
nRF54L Series: First Impressions and Comparison with the nRF52 Series
Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor. Nordic Semiconductor has once again raised the bar in wireless technology by introducing the nRF54L series of System-on-Chips (SoCs). An evolution
How to Build a Scalable Ultra-Low Power Bluetooth Low Energy-based Weather Station
Sponsored by Nordic Semiconductor Introduction In this blog post, we’ll cover the details of a Bluetooth Low Energy-based system that serves as a foundation for
Harnessing Ambient Energy for IoT: Silicon Labs’ New Energy Harvesting Solution
Sponsored by Silicon Labs Introduction There’s a groundbreaking new concept emerging in the IoT (Internet of Things) world. We’ve now reached a stage where devices
Taking Bluetooth LE Security to the Next Level with Certificate-Based Authentication and Pairing
Sponsored by Silicon Labs Introduction With the rise of smart devices and the Internet of Things (IoT), Bluetooth technology has become an integral part of
NXP’s LE Audio Solution for Auracast
In this video, we introduce the new NXH3675 Bluetooth LE chipset from NXP Semiconductors, a state-of-the-art chipset that supports the new LE Audio standard. This
NXP’s LE Audio Solution for Home Audio
In this video, we introduce the new NXH3675 Bluetooth LE chipset from NXP Semiconductors, a state-of-the-art chipset that supports the new LE Audio standard. This
A Practical Guide to Debugging BLE Communication on iOS
Debugging Bluetooth LE is tricky, and on mobile devices, it can be even more so! In this guide, I lay out the different steps in
Periodic Advertising with Responses (PAwR): Bidirectional Bluetooth Advertising Is Now Possible
Sponsored by Silicon Labs If you’ve wondered whether advertising in Bluetooth Low Energy can be bidirectional, then this post is for you. If you’ve recently
Location Awareness of BLE Connections by Monitoring RSSI From Multiple Devices
Sponsored by Silicon Labs Introduction Over the years, Bluetooth Low Energy has proven to be great for establishing a connection between two devices and maintaining