1 <HTML> 2 <BODY> 3 <p>Provides classes that manage Bluetooth functionality, such as scanning for 4 devices, connecting with devices, and managing data transfer between devices. 5 The Bluetooth API supports both "Classic Bluetooth" and Bluetooth Low Energy.</p> 6 7 <p>For more information about Classic Bluetooth, see the 8 <a href="{@docRoot}guide/topics/connectivity/bluetooth.html">Bluetooth</a> guide. 9 For more information about Bluetooth Low Energy, see the 10 <a href="{@docRoot}guide/topics/connectivity/bluetooth-le.html"> 11 Bluetooth Low Energy</a> (BLE) guide.</p> 12 {@more} 13 14 <p>The Bluetooth APIs let applications:</p> 15 <ul> 16 <li>Scan for other Bluetooth devices (including BLE devices).</li> 17 <li>Query the local Bluetooth adapter for paired Bluetooth devices.</li> 18 <li>Establish RFCOMM channels/sockets.</li> 19 <li>Connect to specified sockets on other devices.</li> 20 <li>Transfer data to and from other devices.</li> 21 <li>Communicate with BLE devices, such as proximity sensors, heart rate 22 monitors, fitness devices, and so on.</li> 23 <li>Act as a GATT client or a GATT server (BLE).</li> 24 </ul> 25 26 <p> 27 To perform Bluetooth communication using these APIs, an application must 28 declare the {@link android.Manifest.permission#BLUETOOTH} permission. Some 29 additional functionality, such as requesting device discovery, 30 also requires the {@link android.Manifest.permission#BLUETOOTH_ADMIN} 31 permission. 32 </p> 33 34 <p class="note"><strong>Note:</strong> 35 Not all Android-powered devices provide Bluetooth functionality.</p> 36 37 </BODY> 38 </HTML> 39
