Android.Bluetooth

Provides classes that manage Bluetooth functionality, such as scanning for devices, connecting with devices, and managing data transfer between devices.

Remarks

Provides classes that manage Bluetooth functionality, such as scanning for devices, connecting with devices, and managing data transfer between devices. The Bluetooth API supports both "Classic Bluetooth" and Bluetooth Low Energy.

For more information about Classic Bluetooth, see the Bluetooth guide. For more information about Bluetooth Low Energy, see the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) guide.

The Bluetooth APIs let applications:

Scan for other Bluetooth devices (including BLE devices).
Query the local Bluetooth adapter for paired Bluetooth devices.
Establish RFCOMM channels/sockets.
Connect to specified sockets on other devices.
Transfer data to and from other devices.
Communicate with BLE devices, such as proximity sensors, heart rate monitors, fitness devices, and so on.
Act as a GATT client or a GATT server (BLE).

To perform Bluetooth communication using these APIs, an application must declare the NoType:android/Manifest$permission;Href=../../../reference/android/Manifest.permission.html#BLUETOOTH permission. Some additional functionality, such as requesting device discovery, also requires the NoType:android/Manifest$permission;Href=../../../reference/android/Manifest.permission.html#BLUETOOTH_ADMIN permission.

Note: Not all Android-powered devices provide Bluetooth functionality.

Classes

Type	Reason
A2dpState	Enumerates values returned by several types.
AtCommand	Enumerates values returned by several types.
BluetoothA2dp	This class provides the public APIs to control the Bluetooth A2DP profile.
BluetoothA2dp+InterfaceConsts	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
BluetoothAdapter	Represents the local device Bluetooth adapter.
BluetoothAdapter+ILeScanCallback	Callback interface used to deliver LE scan results.
BluetoothAssignedNumbers	Bluetooth Assigned Numbers.
BluetoothClass	Represents a Bluetooth class, which describes general characteristics and capabilities of a device.
BluetoothClass+Device	Defines all device class constants.
BluetoothClass+Device+Major	Defines all major device class constants.
BluetoothClass+InterfaceConsts	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
BluetoothClass+Service	Defines all service class constants.
BluetoothDevice	Represents a remote Bluetooth device.
BluetoothDevice+InterfaceConsts	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
BluetoothDeviceType	Enumerates values returned by several types.
BluetoothGatt	Public API for the Bluetooth GATT Profile.
BluetoothGatt+InterfaceConsts	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
BluetoothGattCallback	This abstract class is used to implement `Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothGatt` callbacks.
BluetoothGattCharacteristic	Represents a Bluetooth GATT Characteristic
BluetoothGattDescriptor	Represents a Bluetooth GATT Descriptor
BluetoothGattServer	Public API for the Bluetooth GATT Profile server role.
BluetoothGattServer+InterfaceConsts	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
BluetoothGattServerCallback	This abstract class is used to implement `Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothGattServer` callbacks.
BluetoothGattService	Represents a Bluetooth GATT Service
BluetoothHeadset	Public API for controlling the Bluetooth Headset Service.
BluetoothHeadset+InterfaceConsts	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
BluetoothHealth	Public API for Bluetooth Health Profile.
BluetoothHealth+InterfaceConsts	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
BluetoothHealthAppConfiguration	The Bluetooth Health Application Configuration that is used in conjunction with the `Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothHealth` class.
BluetoothHealthAppConfiguration+InterfaceConsts	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
BluetoothHealthCallback	This abstract class is used to implement `Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothHealth` callbacks.
BluetoothManager	High level manager used to obtain an instance of an `Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothAdapter` and to conduct overall Bluetooth Management.
BluetoothProfile	Public APIs for the Bluetooth Profiles.
BluetoothProfileConsts	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
BluetoothServerSocket	A listening Bluetooth socket.
BluetoothSocket	A connected or connecting Bluetooth socket.
Bond	Enumerates values returned by several types.
DeviceClass	Enumerates values returned by several types.
GattConnectionPriority	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of the Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothGatt.RequestConnectionPriority member.
GattDescriptorPermission	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of the Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothGattDescriptor..ctor member.
GattFormat	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of several methods of Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothGattCharacteristic.
GattPermission	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of the Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothGattCharacteristic..ctor member.
GattProperty	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of the Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothGattCharacteristic..ctor member.
GattServiceType	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of the Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothGattService..ctor member.
GattStatus	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of several types.
GattWriteType	Enumerates values returned by several types.
HeadsetAudioState	Enumerates values returned by several types.
HealthApplicationConfig	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of the Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothHealthCallback.OnHealthAppConfigurationStatusChange member.
HealthChannelType	Enumerates values returned by several types.
HealthState	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of the Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothHealthCallback.OnHealthChannelStateChange, and Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothHealthCallback.OnHealthChannelStateChange members.
IBluetoothProfile	Public APIs for the Bluetooth Profiles.
IBluetoothProfileServiceListener	An interface for notifying BluetoothProfile IPC clients when they have been connected or disconnected to the service.
MajorDeviceClass	Enumerates values returned by several types.
ProfileState	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of several types.
ProfileType	Enumerates values returned by several types and taken as a parameter of several types.
RoleType	Enumerates values returned by several types.
ScanMode	Enumerates values returned by several types.
ServiceClass	Enumerates values returned by several methods of Android.Bluetooth.ServiceClass and taken as a parameter of the Android.Bluetooth.BluetoothClass.HasService member.
ServiceConnectedEventArgs	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
ServiceDisconnectedEventArgs	Documentation for this section has not yet been entered.
State	Enumerates values returned by several types.