How BLE Console works.

Using Peripheral mode

1. Open BLE Developer Console and select Start Peripheral.
2. Tap Add Peripheral and enter a name.
3. Enter a service UUID and characteristic UUID.
4. Select the required properties. Enable Write and either Notify or Indicate for reliable delivery.
5. Save the profile and tap Start Advertising.
6. Connect from another BLE-capable device and wait for Ready.
7. Enter a payload and tap Send.

Using Central mode

1. Open the app and select Start Central.
2. Allow Bluetooth access and, where required, Nearby Devices or Location access.
3. Tap Start Scan and select a discovered device.
4. Wait while services and characteristics are discovered.
5. When the state changes to Ready, monitor readable or notifiable values.
6. Open device details to inspect the active service and characteristic.
7. Disconnect when finished.

Connection states

Connected

A BLE connection exists, but the central may not yet be subscribed to the payload characteristic.

Ready

At least one central subscribed to the configured characteristic and can receive notifications or indications.

Need more detail?

Read the complete feature overview or use the troubleshooting guide when a connection does not behave as expected.