Simplicity Connect 3.1.2

What is the Simplicity Connect app?

Silicon Labs Simplicity Connect is a mobile application designed for testing and debugging Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) applications with the aim of supporting developers in creating and troubleshooting BLE applications on Silicon Labs' development boards. The application enables users to efficiently troubleshoot BLE embedded application code, conduct Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates, assess data throughput, ensure interoperability, and utilize many other functionalities across all Silicon Labs Bluetooth development kits, System-on-Chips (SoCs), and modules.

Why use Simplicity Connect?

Simplicity Connect serves as a valuable tool for saving time during the testing and debugging phases of application development. By providing insights into code issues and optimization opportunities, the app contributes to streamlining the development process. Noteworthy features include the ability to test data throughput and mobile interoperability with ease, enhancing overall efficiency.

How does it work?

The Simplicity Connect BLE mobile app is user-friendly and operates on various mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, leveraging the Bluetooth adapter present on these devices to scan, connect to, and interact with nearby BLE hardware. The app includes straightforward demonstrations to guide users through utilizing Simplicity Connect along with all Silicon Labs development tools.

The Scanner, Advertiser, and Logging features provided in the app expedite bug identification and resolution, facilitate testing of throughput and mobile interoperability, and enable detailed analysis with the assistance of Simplicity Studio's Network Analyzer tool. Additionally, Simplicity Connect offers a range of demos for swiftly testing sample applications within the Silicon Labs GSDK platform.

• Blinky: Basic demonstration of BLE functionality
• Throughput: Measurement of application data throughput
• Health Thermometer: Monitoring temperature sensor data
• Connected Lighting DMP: Control of DMP light nodes
• Range Test: Visualization of RF performance data
• Motion: Display of accelerometer data
• Environment: Showcase of sensor data collection
• WiFi Commissioning: Commissioning of Wi-Fi development boards
• Matter: Management of Matter devices over Thread and Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi OTA Update: Firmware updates via Wi-Fi

Development Features

• The Bluetooth Scanner offers extensive device exploration capabilities with sorting, advanced filtering, multiple connections, and OTA device firmware upgrades.
• The Bluetooth Advertiser enables the creation of multiple advertisement sets supporting legacy and extended advertising.
• The Bluetooth GATT Configurator facilitates the manipulation of GATT databases with service, characteristic, and descriptor management.
• The Bluetooth Interoperability Test ensures seamless communication between BLE hardware and mobile devices.

Simplicity Connect Release Notes: Mobile Apps Release Notes

Learn more about the Simplicity Connect mobile app: Simplicity Connect Mobile App Overview