# BTBerryWifi — Set wifi on RPi via bluetooth > Connect headless Raspberry Pi to Wi-Fi via Bluetooth. (iPhone/iPad app by Normand Frenette.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btberrywifi/id1596978011 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Normand Frenette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596978013) - Category: Utilities, Developer Tools - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 6 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2022-05-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btberrywifi/id1596978011/reviews.md ## What is BTBerryWifi? The Problem: Your headless Raspberry Pi needs to connect to a new wifi network. You cannot use ssh because your Mac/Pc is on the new network (and the old network is not available). You do not have access to a monitor/keyboard/mouse. Or your RPi is sealed in a box. The Solution: The BTBerryWifi app connects to your Headless Raspberry Pi via bluetooth, and allows you to select a wifi network seen by your Raspberry Pi. A simple familiar interface displays the network SSID (name) , the strength icon , and whether the wifi network is locked (encoded) or open.   Tap the network to connect. If the network is locked, the app prompts you for the network's password (key).  The Raspberry Pi is now connected! You can also connect to hidden SSID network .  Any network you connect to at least once is saved on the raspberry pi for future re-use. Extra features for supporters: Encryption to secure network SSID and passwords from bluetooth eavesdropping. This also locks the Raspberry Pi to only those to whom you give a password so other users with this app cannot connect to your RPi. Extra information about the RPi:  - IP4, IP6 addresses on the wifi network. - Mac address of the ethernet, wifi and bluetooth adapters. - Detail strength (dbM) and channel/frequency of all networks around the pi. (great for handling interference!) - user defined info from the RPi displayed on the iPhone/iPad Notes:  1) IMPORTANT:  You must FISRT install the corresponding python program on the Raspberry Pi in order for the Raspberry Pi to communicate with the iPhone app.The python code to be installed is available for free (open source).  An installation script is provided: follow the instructions at https://normfrenette.com/Set-wifi-via-bluetooth/Installation-RaspberryPi-automatic/ or https://github.com/nksan/Rpi-SetWiFi-viaBluetooth 2) Tested on Raspberry Pi 3B+,4 and 5 (OS: Buster(10), Bullseye(11), Bookworm(12), Ubuntu) & Banana pi (Armbian). 3) The app user guide can be found at: https://normfrenette.com/Set-wifi-via-bluetooth/iPhone-App-iPhone-app-usage/ 4) there are also demo/user guides videos: - setting the wifi network (various options): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt_nxcghhZE - using "supporter" features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-VTXTclnhw ## Key features - Connect headless Raspberry Pi via Bluetooth - Select Wi-Fi networks and enter passwords - Connect to hidden SSID networks - Save networks for future use - View IP addresses and MAC addresses - Detailed network strength and frequency information ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Supporter | $4.99 | one-time | | I so needed this! supporter | $9.99 | one-time | | I love it! Supporter | $7.49 | one-time | | additional support | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btberrywifi/id1596978011/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Awesome App *2025-07-16, version 2.0* This is a fantastic app, I’ve been fighting with setting up the Wifi in new environments for years… great job!! ### 5/5 — Very handy *2025-01-30, version 2.0* Excellent minimal app that efficiently does exactly what it needs to. Very handy if you move your Pi around like I do. ### 5/5 — Helpful to fix locked out Pi *2022-05-24, version 1.0* This app saved my bacon after I replaced my router. ## Frequently asked questions about BTBerryWifi ### How do I install BTBerryWifi on my Raspberry Pi? 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. ### What Raspberry Pi models and OS versions does BTBerryWifi support? 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. ### Can BTBerryWifi connect to hidden Wi-Fi networks? Yes, BTBerryWifi allows you to connect to hidden SSID networks. You will be prompted to enter the network's password if it is locked. ### What are the 'supporter' features in BTBerryWifi? 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. ### Does BTBerryWifi have ads? No, BTBerryWifi does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use, with optional in-app purchases for supporter features. ### How often is BTBerryWifi updated? The latest version of BTBerryWifi is 2.0, which was last updated on June 29, 2024. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements. ### What is the user rating for BTBerryWifi? BTBerryWifi has an excellent rating of 5.0 stars based on 6 user ratings, indicating high user satisfaction. ### Can I connect to my Raspberry Pi if it's already on a new network? 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. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 2.0 — 2024-06-29 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) ### 1.0 — 2022-05-18 No release notes. ## Apps similar to BTBerryWifi | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [File Glider](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-glider/id1583976527) | 4.5 (4) | Free | Utilities | | [Remote.It](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteit/id1437569166) | 4.1 (18) | Free | Utilities | | [Wible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wible/id6472097054) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [RaspController](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raspcontroller/id1584315865) | 4.6 (52) | Free | Utilities | | [SimplePi for Raspberry Pi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplepi-for-raspberry-pi/id1524142767) | 3.9 (118) | Free | Utilities | | [Dash IoT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-iot/id1574116689) | — | Free | Utilities | ## Related topics [btberrywifi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/btberrywifi) · [normand frenette](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/normand-frenette) · [raspberry pi connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/raspberry-pi-connect) · [bssid](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bssid) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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