Easily connect your headless Raspberry Pi to a new Wi-Fi network using Bluetooth. Select networks, enter passwords, and manage connections without a monitor or keyboard. Offers advanced features for supporters, including enhanced security and detailed network information.
2.0
June 29, 2024
Bug fix: allow SSID with spaces in the name. Now supports linux Network Manager: Raspberry Pi using OS version 12 (Bookwork), Ubuntu and Armbian have been tested. There linux distros with Network Manager should also work (provided their wifi adapter is wlan0) Supporter extra features (in-app purchase): 1) Encryption to secure network SSID and passwords. This also locks the Raspberry Pi to only those to whom you give a password so other users with the BTBerryWifi cannot connect to your RPi. 2) Extra information about the RPi: - IP4, IP6 addresses on the wifi network. - Mac address of the ethernet, wifi and bluetooth adapters. - Detail signal strength (dbM) and channel/frequency of all networks around the pi. (great for handling interference!) - Display your own Raspberry Pi generated data on the iPhone/iPad (with simple modification of the Python Code)
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Supporters get Encryption and extra Pi Info
You must first install the corresponding Python program on your Raspberry Pi. Instructions and an installation script are available at https://normfrenette.com/Set-wifi-via-bluetooth/Installation-RaspberryPi-automatic/ or on GitHub.
BTBerryWifi has been tested on Raspberry Pi 3B+, 4, and 5 running OS versions Buster (10), Bullseye (11), Bookworm (12), and also on Banana Pi with Armbian.
Yes, BTBerryWifi allows you to connect to hidden SSID networks. You will be prompted to enter the network's password if it is locked.
Supporter features include encryption for securing network SSIDs and passwords from eavesdropping, locking the Raspberry Pi to specific users via a password, and displaying advanced network details like IP addresses, MAC addresses, and signal strength in dBm.
No, BTBerryWifi does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use, with optional in-app purchases for supporter features.
The latest version of BTBerryWifi is 2.0, which was last updated on June 29, 2024. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.
BTBerryWifi has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on 6 user ratings, indicating high user satisfaction.
BTBerryWifi is designed for headless setups where you cannot use SSH because your computer is on the new network and the Pi is not yet connected. It uses Bluetooth to establish the initial connection for Wi-Fi setup.
