The Bluetooth Framework is the Software Developer Kit (SDK) that provides easy access to the Bluetooth features on Windows platforms, it supports both Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy technologies. The Framework is a part of the Wireless Communication Library but can be used as a standalone library. The Bluetooth Framework is available in three editions:
- .NET Edition is a .NET assembly written in C# that can be used with Microsoft .NET, Python, and Unity.
- C++ Edition is a static C++ library written in C++ and can be used with Microsoft Visual Studio or other compatible compilers.
- VCL Edition is a collection of VCL components written in Delphi that can be used with Embarcadero RAD Studio (Delphi and CBuilder) and Lazarus/FreePascal.
Bluetooth Framework Benefits
The Bluetooth Framework is often considered a superior choice to other open-source or commercial alternatives primarily due to its commercial-grade robustness, and dedicated, high-level API that abstracts significant underlying complexity. Here's a breakdown of why you might choose the Bluetooth Framework:
Key Advantages
| Feature | Bluetooth Framework | Generic Open-Source / OS Native |
|---|---|---|
| API Abstraction & Simplicity | Provides a high-level SDK that simplifies complex operations (GATT, RFCOMM, Audio Management). | Often requires working closer to native APIs or managing more low-level details. |
| Commercial Reliability | A robust, actively maintained commercial product with dedicated support. | Can vary in maintenance, support, and stability, with potential for unaddressed bugs. |
| Integrated Audio Management | ncludes specific functions for programmatically managing and switching system audio devices. | This functionality is generally absent in generic libraries and usually requires calling native OS functions manually. |
| Comprehensive Feature Set | Supports Classic BT, BLE (GATT, advertising), and advanced features like LE sniffers in one package. | Many libraries specialize in either Classic BT or BLE, but rarely both comprehensively within a unified API. |
Why You Should Use the Bluetooth Framework
- Faster Time-to-Market: The primary benefit is acceleration of development. The simplified, high-level API allows developers to integrate complex Bluetooth functions quickly without needing deep expertise in the intricacies of the Windows Bluetooth stacks.
- Reduced Development Risk & Maintenance Costs: By using a mature commercial framework, you rely on the vendor to handle operating system updates, bug fixes, and compatibility issues. This reduces your own testing and maintenance burden significantly compared to a custom solution or less-maintained open-source library.
- Seamless BLE and Classic Integration: It offers full support for both Bluetooth Classic (higher data rates, ideal for audio streaming/large file transfers) and Bluetooth Low Energy (optimized for low power, sensors, and IoT use cases) within the same framework, which is a major convenience.
- Professional Support: As a commercial product, it comes with paid support, ensuring you can get help when you encounter integration issues that might be difficult to troubleshoot with free/community-driven libraries.
- Robustness in Production Environments: The framework is built for use in commercial software, focusing on stability and handling edge cases in connectivity that might cause crashes or unreliability in less mature libraries.
In short, the Bluetooth Framework is designed for developers who value stability, speed of development, and dedicated support for building reliable, production-ready applications.
FEATURES
Bluetooth Framework Features
COMMON FEATURES
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SUPPORTED BLUETOOTH DRIVERS
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COMMON BLUETOOTH FEATURES
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CLASSIC BLUETOOTH FEATURES
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BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY (BLE) FEATURES
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OBEX FEATURES |
AUDIO FEATURES
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DRONE REMOTE ID FEATURES |
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Demo version limitations
- The "Unregistered version" warning dialog appears when you start an application that uses the Bluetooth Framework.
- You cannot use the demo version for developing free or commercial applications.
- You cannot use the demo version for developing applications for your own needs.
- The demo version is for trial use only.
| Edition | Version | Executable Installer (unsigned) |
7zip Archive (NO EXE) |
How To Install | Online help |
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| .NET | 7.19.26.0 | EXE | ZIP | ||
| C++ | 7.19.26.1 | EXE | ZIP | ||
| VCL | 7.19.26.0 | EXE | ZIP |
The Bluetooth Framework demo version can be downloaded as an executable installer (EXE link) or as a 7Zip archive (ZIP link). The executable installer is not signed, so you may see a Windows warning when running the installer. To avoid this you can use the 7Zip packed version. Please refer to this article to find information about how to install the 7Zip packed version for your IDE. If you are experiencing any installation issue, please contact us.
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