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LightBlue FAQ: Common Questions, Answered

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Introduction LightBlue is a powerful BLE tool we created to help developers and tech enthusiasts connect, test, and troubleshoot Bluetooth Low Energy devices. Whether you’re new to LightBlue or just looking for quick answers, this FAQ has you covered. From understanding its features to solving common issues, we’ve compiled the essentials to make sure you get the most out of your experience. Table of Contents General LightBlue…
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CoreNFC – The Missing Link

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Near-field communication (NFC) is standardized by ISO/IEC 18092. While not a new technology it has become more important with the proliferation of mobile devices. Phone manufacturers have increasingly begun to incorporate NFC hardware in their…
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Maximizing BLE Throughput on iOS and Android

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Still confused about how fast you can really send data over Bluetooth Low Energy? It's not just you. A google search will turn up many incomplete answers. Each OS and device has it’s own restrictions, such as connection interval and number of…
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What is an iBeacon

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At this year’s WWDC, Apple quietly announced one of their upcoming products for iOS 7, the iBeacon. Even if you’ve been following WWDC and the iOS 7 announcements, you might not have heard of the iBeacon. And even if you’ve heard the name,…
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Testing Bluetooth Low Energy Devices

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Bluetooth Low Energy is a new Bluetooth standard that is exciting for a couple reasons- it enables very low power battery applications, and it further opens the smartphone accessory market. LightBlue allows you to test and simulate Bluetooth Low…