Bluetooth

Create an engaging and connected user experience by integrating Bluetooth^® wireless technology in your apps and hardware accessories. And withCore Bluetooth framework, it’s easy for your apps to interact with the growing number of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices.

Apps

Documentation

• Core Bluetooth Framework Reference
• Core Bluetooth Programming Guide
• Adding Bluetooth LE MIDI Support
• iOS: External Accessory Programming Topics
• macOS: Use Bluetooth devices with Mac

Sample Code

• iOS: BLE Central Peripheral Transfer
• macOS: CoreBluetooth Heart Rate Monitor
• macOS: CoreBluetooth Health Thermometer

Accessories

• Accessory Design Guidelines for Apple Products
• Apple Notification Center Service (ANCS) Specification
• Bluetooth LE MIDI Specification
• iOS: Supported Bluetooth Profiles
• Bluetooth Diagnostic Logging

• Videos

  Learn about usingCore Bluetooth with video presentations and tutorials.

  • Connect Bluetooth devices to Apple Watch
  • What’s New in Core Bluetooth

• Tools

  Download the latest version of PacketLogger, included in Additional Tools for Xcode.View downloads

• Developer Forums

  Ask questions and discussCore Bluetooth with Apple engineers and other developers.View forum

• MFi Program

  Join the MFi Program to create hardware accessories that use the External Accessory framework or Classic Bluetooth technology.Learn more

• Related Resources

  • Bluetooth Support