BLE Connection Element

The BLE connection element is used to control the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection between the embedded device and the mobile app. It also allows setting general properties and settings for the BLE connection.

The BLE connection element is located in the Element Toolbox within Studio’s the Embedded tab. When a BLE connection element is added to the canvas, it creates a coupled version in the project’s Application tab that bridges the element’s functionality between the two tabs.

Properties

The following properties can be changed for the BLE connection element:

Name

The name of the element.

Instance

The BLE driver instance number to use. If unsure, leave this set to the default value.

Pairing Type

The pairing method used when connecting over BLE. This element includes the following pairing types:

• Just Works: The device connects to the mobile app automatically.
• Random Passkey: Generate a random passkey, which will be required in order for the device to connect to the mobile app.
• Custom Passkey: Define your own passkey. If this pairing type is selected, the Custom Passkey field is used to connect to the mobile app.

The Just Works pairing type is not currently available in NXP Rapid IoT projects. The Custom Passkey pairing type is not currently available in ESP32 projects. The Random Passkey and Custom Passkey pairing types are not available on the CYW920819EVB-2 board.

Custom Passkey

Define a custom passkey for pairing. This field is ignored unless the Custom Passkey pairing type is selected.

Triggers

The following triggers are available to execute events from within the BLE connection element:

Embedded Triggers

Triggered

Execute an event when the source element connected to the BLE connection triggers.

Connected

Execute an event when the device connects over BLE.

Disconnected

Execute an event when the device disconnects from its BLE connection.

Pairing Requested

Execute an event when a pairing request is made. If the pairing type uses a passkey, the passkey is passed with this trigger, which can then be displayed on a serial console or within the project’s interface.

Pairing Succeeded

Execute an event when the device successfully pairs to the mobile app.

Pairing Failed

Execute an event when the device fails to pair to the mobile app.

Application Triggers

Triggered

Execute an event when the source element connected to the BLE connection triggers.

Connected

Execute an event when the device connects to the mobile app.

Disconnected

Execute an event when the device disconnects from the mobile app.

Abilities

The following abilities are available for the BLE connection element when its source element triggers:

Embedded Abilities

Trigger

Trigger the element(s) that follow the BLE connection element.

Disconnect

Disconnect the device from the mobile app.

Application Abilities

Trigger

Trigger the element(s) that follow the BLE connection element.

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