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BTLE (Bluetooth Low energy) development kit - must have proximity profile

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android

ios

bluetooth

bluetooth-lowenergy

proximity

Can anyone point me towards a tried and tested development kit (board) for Bluetooth Low Energy?

I am especially interested in the proximity profile, and compatibility with smartphone (especially iPhones and Android devices - but also any other that would have BTLE).

Also, can you tell me which smartphones would support the proximity profile?

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Radu Avatar asked Sep 11 '12 13:09

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If you are looking for API support for BT LE features then there is very little at the moment. For example, Android at API16 does not support. It is all rather disappointing so far. In many instances the HW supports it but the middleware / upper layers do not. There is SOME support on iOS (with Iphone4s) and with certain Moto phones (need the SDK add on) but it is limited. iOS is probably your best bet (who'd have thought that). Personally I am looking to use the GAP and GATT interface on Android (ICS/JB), which is mandatory for a BT4.0 listed device (such as the BT ICs in high end smartphones) but GAP does not seem to be exposed.

Oh, and if you need a dev kit (for SW dev then this link might help > http://blog.bluetooth-smart.com/2011/10/05/bluetooth-low-energy-development-kits-2/)

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andyh Avatar answered Oct 22 '22 02:10

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