Android Bluetooth API
The Android Bluetooth API is a set of classes and interfaces provided by the Android SDK that enables developers to implement Bluetooth functionality in Android applications. It allows apps to discover, connect to, and communicate with Bluetooth devices such as headphones, speakers, wearables, and IoT sensors. The API supports both classic Bluetooth (BR/EDR) for audio and data transfer and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for low-power applications.
Developers should learn the Android Bluetooth API when building apps that need to interact with Bluetooth hardware, such as fitness trackers, smart home controllers, or audio streaming applications. It is essential for creating IoT solutions, health monitoring apps, and wireless peripherals that require device discovery, pairing, and data exchange. Use cases include connecting to heart rate monitors, controlling smart lights, or streaming music to wireless speakers.