nRF Connect for Mobile
Nordic Semiconductor ASA
About this app
nRF Connect for Mobile is a powerful generic tool that allows you to scan, advertise and explore your Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices and communicate with them. nRF Connect supports number of Bluetooth SIG adopted profiles together with Device Firmware Update profile (DFU) from Nordic Semiconductors and Mcu Manager on Zephyr and Mynewt.
Features:
- Scans for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices
- Parses advertisement data
- Shows RSSI graph, allows export to CSV and Excel formats
- Connects to a connectible the Bluetooth LE device
- Discoveries and parses services and characteristics
- Allows to read and write characteristics
- Allows to enable and disable notifications and indications
- Supports Reliable Write
- Parses number of characteristics adopted by Bluetooth SIG
- Bluetooth LE advertising (Android 5+ required)
- Read and update PHY (Android 8+ required)
- GATT Server configuration
- Supports Device Firmware Update (DFU) profile which let the user to upload a new application, SoftDevice or a bootloader over-the-air (OTA)
- Supports McuMgr, profile that lets the user control and update Zephyr-based devices
- Supports the Nordic UART Service
- Allow to record and replay common operations using Macros
- Allows to perform automated tests defined in XML file on Bluetooth LE devices.
Visit the GitHub page: https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/Android-nRF-Connect for more information about automated tests.
Note:
- Supported on Android version 4.3 or later.
- nRF5x Development kits can be ordered from http://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/Buy-Online.
Works well with nRF Logger application, that will store your logs in case something bad happens with nRF Connect.
Download nRF Logger from: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.nordicsemi.android.log
Editor's Take
NRF Connect for Mobile sits at 4.2 stars across 3.4 thousand ratings on Google Play, and is still building an audience.
A rating in this range tells us the core loop works for most players; the usual friction points are cosmetic or balance-tweak territory rather than anything fundamentally broken.
Nordic Semiconductor ASA is the publisher behind this release; we'd suggest taking a quick look at their other titles on Google Play if the style clicks with you. The last visible update lands 2024-12-12, which is a small but useful signal that the team is still shipping fixes rather than treating the app as abandoned.
Who This App Is For
A quick read on the audiences this app tends to click with, based on its category, content rating and track record on Google Play.
- Family-friendly playersContent is rated Everyone, so it's a safe pick for shared devices.
- Power usersBuilt for people who want a focused utility, not a feed.
- Free-tier explorersFree on Google Play, so you can trial the loop before deciding if it earns space on your home screen.
At a Glance
thumb_up What stands out
- Well-received by its audienceSitting above 4 stars on Google Play means most players finish their first session satisfied.
- Free to try on Google PlayNo upfront cost, so you can confirm the loop clicks before committing time or in-app purchases.
- Actively maintainedLast visible update 2024-12-12, suggesting the team is still shipping fixes.
- Known publisherPublished by Nordic Semiconductor ASA — worth checking their catalogue for similar titles.
info Things to know
- Smaller user baseNiche community means fewer community guides — great for discovery, slower for help with edge cases.
- In-app purchases may applyFree-to-play economics are common in this category — open the Google Play listing to confirm the monetization model before committing.
- Check device compatibilityOlder devices or restricted regions sometimes filter out specific Google Play listings. Confirm on the official page before setting aside time.
Key Features
- - Scans for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices
- - Parses advertisement data
- - Shows RSSI graph, allows export to CSV and Excel formats
- - Connects to a connectible the Bluetooth LE device
- - Discoveries and parses services and characteristics
- - Allows to read and write characteristics
- - Allows to enable and disable notifications and indications
- - Supports Reliable Write
App Information
Google Play Rating
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