LightBlue®

LightBlue®

The go-to BLE development tool

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Version History of LightBlue®

5.1.9

August 30, 2024

Minor bug fixes and updates

5.1.6

August 11, 2024

Minor bug fixes and updates

5.1.3

August 7, 2024

Fixed newsletter signup

5.1.2

August 6, 2024

Fixed newsletter signup

5.1.1

August 3, 2024

Fixed newsletter signup

5.1.0

July 29, 2024

Minor bug fixes and updates

5.0.11

July 18, 2024

UI Enhancements: We’ve given the app a major facelift!

5.0.9

June 28, 2024

UI Enhancements: We’ve given the app a major facelift!

5.0.8

June 20, 2024

UI Enhancements: We’ve given the app a major facelift!

5.0.7

June 18, 2024

UI Enhancements: We’ve given the app a major facelift!

Price History of LightBlue®

Description of LightBlue®

LightBlue® can connect you to all of your devices that use Bluetooth Low Energy (also known as Bluetooth Smart, or Bluetooth Light). LightBlue® has two modes, central and peripheral. In central mode, you can scan for and connect to all BLE devices around you. Once connected, you have a detailed view of all the device's profiles, from which you can read and write to characteristics and subscribe to notifications. To enter BLE peripheral mode, navigate to the "Virtual Devices" tab and tap on the "+" icon to create a virtual device. When the blue checkmark is checked for a device, your iOS device is advertising as that particular BLE peripheral. LightBlue® allows you to customize the services and characteristics of any virtual peripheral profile. You can also clone any peripheral you connect to in central mode and save that profile to your list of virtual peripherals—simply connect to a device and tap on the "Clone" button on the top right of the screen. Full support of read, write, and notify is included. You can view the signal strength (RSSI) to get an idea of how close you are to the peripheral. The log tab allows you to keep track of all significant BLE events that occur while using the app (e.g., device discovery, connection, reading, writing), and you can share the content of the log. Use LightBlue® to test your new BLE Heart Rate Monitor, temperature sensor, Microchip AVR-BLE and PIC-BLE development boards, TI CC2540 Keyfob, Nordic uBlue, Panasonic PAN1720, etc. LightBlue® is also ideal for developers wanting to test the firmware of their own BLE peripherals. Key features: - Scan and discover Bluetooth peripherals in the vicinity - See basic device info (UUID, RSSI) - Browse services and characteristics - Register for notifications and indications - Send data from notifications and indications to AWS IoT or Adafruit IO via our Cloud Connect feature - Read values from characteristics - Write to characteristics in Hex, Oct, Bin, Decimal or ASCII - Clone peripheral profiles - Choose from an array of common, preconfigured peripheral profiles - Advertise as a peripheral using custom profiles - Thoroughly log and share BLE events - Custom UI and extended support for connecting to Microchip AVR-BLE and PIC-BLE development boards
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LightBlue®: FAQ

Does LightBlue® offer an iPad version?

Yes, LightBlue® can be used on an iPad.

Who is behind the development of the LightBlue® app?

The app was developed by Punch Through Design LLC.

What is the lowest iOS version that LightBlue® can run on?

The app needs iOS 16.0 or later to function properly.

How does the app rank among users?

LightBlue® has an excellent rating of 4.4 out of 5.

What is the primary genre of the LightBlue® app?

The Primary Genre Of The Lightblue® App Is Utilities.

What is the newest version of LightBlue®?

The latest version of the LightBlue® app is 5.1.9.

When was the last update for LightBlue® released?

The most recent update for LightBlue® was released on September 30, 2024.

When was LightBlue® introduced to the market?

The release date of the app was on February 6, 2023.

What is the content advisory rating for LightBlue®?

Suitable for children aged 4 and up, contains no objectionable material.

What languages does LightBlue® support?

You can use the LightBlue® app in English.

Is LightBlue® available in Apple Arcade's lineup?

No, LightBlue® is not available on Apple Arcade.

Are there in-app purchases available in LightBlue®?

No, LightBlue® does not offer in-app purchases.

Does LightBlue® support Apple Vision Pro compatibility?

No, LightBlue® does not support compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.

Are ads featured prominently in LightBlue®?

Yes, ads are featured prominently in LightBlue®.

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Reviews of LightBlue®

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  • ALLOW CHANGING OF DEFAULT FORMAT

    Much better than the other BLE dev apps out there. Especially appreciate the ability to quickly recall (write) something previously sent to a characteristic. My biggest issue is their default format of HEX. If I subscribe to a characteristic to receive notifications after changing to the UTF-8 format, I’d expect the notifications to be in that format, not HEX. Please add an app wide setting to change the default format, or at least retain the selected format for notifications.
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  • Barely works for Apple Pencil

    I have an 10th gen iPad with a Apple Pencil 1st gen. I watched tutorials on how to connect and it said this app. I got it and it only worked to connect twice. Now I won’t even show up on my Bluetooth. Nor my iPad or Apple Pencil died and it still won’t work. If your trying to hook up an Apple Pencil I do not recommend and I would just get the adapter.
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  • Amazing app

    I use the app all the time to find my earbuds and it works amazingly one problem is that it would be nice to be able to blue tooth connect to a device through the app because sometimes my phone won’t connect but light blue shows it’s possible.

    Again great app