LightBlue
Articles and resources for using the LightBlue App to test, debug, and simulate BLE connections for connected devices.
How to Use LightBlue: The Go-To BLE Development Tool
January 3, 2025 • Punch Through
How to Use LightBlue to Debug Your Firmware
When integration testing breaks down, it’s not always obvious whether the problem lives in your firmware or somewhere else. This guide shows you how to debug BLE firmware with LightBlue step by step, from advertising and connections to GATT discovery,…
When (and When Not) to Use Virtual Devices in LightBlue
Should you test against a simulated peripheral or real hardware? This article breaks down when LightBlue Virtual Devices are useful and when relying on them can hide integration issues you need to catch.
How to Use LightBlue Virtual Devices
When hardware isn’t available, Virtual Devices in LightBlue let you keep moving. Simulate BLE peripherals, test app behavior, and explore GATT designs without depending on physical devices.
How to Use LightBlue to Debug A BLE Mobile App
When your BLE mobile app won’t connect or starts behaving unpredictably, it’s hard to know whether the bug is in your code or the device. This article shows how LightBlue helps you isolate the problem and debug it faster.
LightBlue Use Cases to Ship BLE Faster
Practical ways to simulate devices, reproduce connection issues, verify security, stress-test performance, and debug central/peripheral roles.
How to Debug BLE Centrals with LightBlue
Stop guessing when your BLE central misbehaves. Learn how to use LightBlue to reproduce pairing, notification, and reconnection issues in a controlled environment so you can fix problems fast and ship with confidence.
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