© Pradeeka Seneviratne  2019
Pradeeka SeneviratneBBC micro:bit Recipeshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-4913-0_13

13. Using Bluetooth Services

Pradeeka Seneviratne1 
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Udumulla, Mulleriyawa, Sri Lanka
 

The micro:bit uses Bluetooth Low Energy, a power-friendly version of Bluetooth technology that allows for wireless communication between smartphones and tablets, allowing for seamless connection to the Internet of things. This chapter presents some of the basic things that you can do with Bluetooth Low Energy.

13-1. Adding Bluetooth Services Extension

Problem

You want to add the Bluetooth Services extension to the MakeCode editor.

Solution

  • In the Toolbox, click on Advanced to expand the package list. Now, scroll down the package list and click on Extensions ...

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