# aicareles/android-ble **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/aicareles-android-ble).** 2,845 stars · 473 forks · Java · Apache-2.0 ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/aicareles/Android-BLE - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/aicareles-android-ble.md ## Description This library is a framework for Android applications to manage Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, peripheral discovery, and data exchange. It provides a standardized interface for integrating wireless hardware, enabling developers to handle complex communication tasks through a structured connectivity framework. The library distinguishes itself by implementing a managed operation pipeline that serializes asynchronous commands to prevent hardware collisions. It utilizes a state-machine-based approach to track connection lifecycles, which automates retry logic and maintains stable links across multiple simultaneous device connections. Furthermore, it includes built-in mechanisms for packet segmentation, ensuring that large data payloads are reliably transmitted according to hardware constraints. Beyond core connectivity, the library supports configurable device scanning and filtering to isolate specific peripherals based on service requirements. It also provides diagnostic utilities for monitoring signal strength to assess connection quality and proximity. Developers can extend the library's functionality through custom device handling, allowing for specialized attribute management and event processing tailored to specific hardware requirements. ## Tags ### Mobile Development - [BLE Integration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/android-ecosystem/android-development/ble-integration.md) — Builds mobile applications that connect to and exchange data with custom hardware peripherals using standard Bluetooth Low Energy protocols. - [BLE Communication Libraries](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/android-ecosystem/android-libraries/ble-communication-libraries.md) — Provides a framework for managing Bluetooth Low Energy connections, data transfers, and device scanning with built-in optimization. ### Hardware & IoT - [Bluetooth Connectivity](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/bluetooth-connectivity.md) — Maintains stable, simultaneous connections to multiple hardware peripherals with automatic retry logic and lifecycle management. - [Characteristic Data Exchange](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/characteristic-data-exchange.md) — Reads and writes device characteristics while managing notification streams and adjusting packet sizes for efficient throughput. ([source](https://github.com/aicareles/android-ble#readme)) - [Device Discovery](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/ble-device-management/device-discovery.md) — Scans for and filters nearby wireless hardware to identify specific devices based on service requirements and signal strength. - [Attribute Extensions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/iot-device-development/custom-device-type-development/attribute-extensions.md) — The library allows developers to add custom attributes to hardware models and implement specialized callback wrappers to handle complex lifecycle events for specific device types. ([source](https://github.com/aicareles/Android-BLE/wiki/BLE%E5%BA%93%E5%8E%86%E5%8F%B2%E7%89%88%E6%9C%AC%E4%BB%8B%E7%BB%8D)) ### Networking & Communication - [Bluetooth LE Connectivity](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/bluetooth-connectivity/bluetooth-device-scanners/bluetooth-le-connectivity.md) — Discovers nearby peripherals and manages the full connection lifecycle including state tracking and task queuing. ([source](https://github.com/aicareles/android-ble#readme)) - [Communication Operation Queues](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/communication-operation-queues.md) — The library executes read and write tasks sequentially across multiple devices by applying configurable delays between operations to prevent command collisions and ensure reliable communication. ([source](https://github.com/aicareles/Android-BLE/wiki/BLE%E5%BA%93%E5%8E%86%E5%8F%B2%E7%89%88%E6%9C%AC%E4%BB%8B%E7%BB%8D)) - [Connection Lifecycle State Machines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/connection-state-synchronization/connection-lifecycle-state-machines.md) — Tracks peripheral link lifecycles through finite state machines to automate retries and maintain stable connections. - [Multi-Device Connection Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/multi-device-connection-managers.md) — Manages simultaneous connections to multiple hardware peripherals with automatic retry logic and connection cancellation. ([source](https://github.com/aicareles/Android-BLE/wiki/BLE%E5%BA%93%E5%8E%86%E5%8F%B2%E7%89%88%E6%9C%AC%E4%BB%8B%E7%BB%8D)) - [Data Transmission Reliability](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/data-transmission-reliability.md) — Segments large data packets for reliable transmission across wireless links while tracking transfer progress. ([source](https://github.com/aicareles/Android-BLE/wiki/BLE%E5%BA%93%E5%8E%86%E5%8F%B2%E7%89%88%E6%9C%AC%E4%BB%8B%E7%BB%8D)) - [Bluetooth](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/network-reliability-diagnostics/connection-session-management/connection-management/connection-lifecycle-managers/bluetooth.md) — Manages communication queues and packet segmentation to ensure stable data transfer and command execution with Bluetooth devices. - [Packet Splitting](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/real-time-data-packet-transmission/packet-splitting.md) — Fragments large data payloads into smaller chunks to fit hardware MTU limits for reliable wireless transmission. - [Scan Result Filtering](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/wireless-network-scanning/scan-result-filtering.md) — Refines wireless scan lists by applying service requirements and configurable scan periods to isolate relevant hardware. ([source](https://github.com/aicareles/Android-BLE/wiki/BLE%E5%BA%93%E5%8E%86%E5%8F%B2%E7%89%88%E6%9C%AC%E4%BB%8B%E7%BB%8D)) ### Software Engineering & Architecture - [GATT Operation Queues](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/priority-based-request-queues/image-request-queues/asynchronous-task-queues/gatt-operation-queues.md) — Serializes asynchronous GATT requests into a managed pipeline to prevent hardware command collisions. - [Lifecycle Callbacks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/event-driven-callbacks/lifecycle-callbacks.md) — Encapsulates hardware state changes into high-level event listeners to simplify connection and data transmission management. ### Part of an Awesome List - [Bluetooth Low Energy Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/bluetooth-low-energy-tools.md) — Simplifies peripheral discovery, characteristic read and write operations, and multi-device communication management. ### DevOps & Infrastructure - [Scan Result Filters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/scan-result-interpreters/scan-result-exporters/analysis-result-filters/scan-result-filters.md) — Applies custom logic to scan output to isolate relevant peripherals before initiating connection sequences.