Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) has become the standard for mobile device-to-hardware communication, powering everything from fitness trackers to medical devices. However, building a reliable BLE mobile application requires understanding platform-specific quirks, connection management strategies, and robust error handling. This guide synthesizes real-world lessons from production BLE implementations.

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WiFi provisioning—the process of configuring an IoT device to connect to a user’s home network—is one of the most critical yet challenging aspects of IoT product development. What appears simple (connect device to WiFi) involves navigating a maze of platform restrictions, security requirements, network edge cases, and user experience challenges.

This article explores the complete landscape of WiFi provisioning, covering technical approaches, platform-specific limitations, and real-world solutions.

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