How Do You Scan for Bluetooth LE Devices on iPhone?
iOS hides BLE devices from Settings. A scanner app uses Core Bluetooth to list nearby devices with name, RSSI, and services in seconds.
Read the guide → June 9, 2026 gatt services characteristicsWhat Are GATT Services and Characteristics in BLE?
GATT structures a connected BLE device as services, characteristics, and descriptors with read, write, and notify properties. A plain guide.
Read the guide → June 2, 2026 rssi meaning bluetoothWhat Does RSSI Mean for Bluetooth Signal Strength?
RSSI is received signal strength in dBm, always negative; closer to zero is stronger. It estimates proximity zones, not exact distance.
Read the guide → May 26, 2026 find lost airtagHow Do You Find a Lost AirTag or Tile With a BLE Scanner?
Use proximity mode and rising RSSI to locate a lost AirTag, Tile, or BLE tag by signal, even when the speaker is dead.
Read the guide → May 19, 2026 detect unwanted trackerHow Do You Detect an Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Following You?
Scan for BLE devices and watch which tracker-class beacon persists across locations. A privacy analyzer flags AirTags and stalking-style tags.
Read the guide → May 12, 2026 ibeacon vs eddystoneWhat Is the Difference Between iBeacon and Eddystone?
iBeacon broadcasts UUID, major, and minor via iOS Core Location. Eddystone is Google open format with UID, URL, TLM, and EID frames.
Read the guide → May 5, 2026 read write ble characteristicHow Do You Read and Write BLE Characteristics?
Connect, open the GATT tree, and use a characteristic Read, Write, or Notify property. Property flags decide which operations are allowed.
Read the guide → April 28, 2026 bluetooth mac address iphoneWhy Can't You See a Bluetooth Device's MAC Address on iPhone?
iOS hides the hardware Bluetooth MAC. Core Bluetooth gives each app a randomized per-device UUID for privacy. Identify by name and services.
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