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This utility app allows developers to discover, inspect, and prototype Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. It offers features like scanning, connecting, and data export, along with a unique virtual peripheral functionality for advanced testing.
✓BLE device scanning and discovery
✓Connect and inspect BLE peripherals
✓Filter, sort, and rename devices
✓Virtual Peripheral creation from JSON
✓Export BLE peripheral data to JSON
✓Real-time data recording
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What's New in BLE Workbench
2.0.1
June 17, 2025
• Virtual Peripherals • Record advertisement data, RSSI values, and characteristic values • Export recording to a JSON file • Import JSON file as a Virtual Peripheral • Explore, Connect, and Interact with Virtual Peripheral much like a real peripheral • Observe playback of advertisement data, RSSI values, and characteristic values • Set Load at Launch preferences for Virtual Peripherals • Filter by Virtual Peripherals • New Scan on/off toggle button • New Scan Settings preferences • Improved menus and buttons
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What is BLE Workbench used for?
BLE Workbench is a development tool for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices. It helps users discover, inspect, and prototype interactions with BLE peripherals, making it easier to develop applications that use BLE technology.
What platforms does BLE Workbench support?
BLE Workbench is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, taking full advantage of each platform's capabilities for BLE development and testing.
Can I create virtual BLE devices with BLE Workbench?
Yes, BLE Workbench 2.0 introduces Virtual Peripherals. You can record real-time BLE peripheral data and export it to a JSON file, which can then be imported to create a virtual peripheral for testing.
What kind of BLE data can be exported?
You can export detailed BLE peripheral data including the peripheral itself, services, characteristics, descriptors, advertisement data, RSSI signals, and characteristic notify/indicate values as data.
How much does BLE Workbench cost?
BLE Workbench is a paid application, priced at $9.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its full suite of BLE development and inspection features.
Is BLE Workbench suitable for beginners?
While powerful, BLE Workbench is designed as an indispensable tool for developers. Its features are geared towards those with some understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy concepts and development.
How often is BLE Workbench updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on June 17, 2025. The app is actively maintained, with version 2.0 introducing significant new features like Virtual Peripherals.
Does BLE Workbench have ads?
No, BLE Workbench is not ad-supported. As a paid utility application, it provides an uninterrupted development experience without advertisements.