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toolBLExLightBlue
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.

 Free

Free to download and use.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS, Android, iOS
  • Handles both BLE and Classic Bluetooth
  • RSSI and proximity graphs
  • Scans, connects to and inspects BLE devices from a phone or Mac
  • Available on iOS, macOS and Android
  • A specialist tool for Bluetooth work
  • Results depend on the host Bluetooth adapter
  • Limited to Bluetooth Low Energy devices
  • No Windows or Linux version
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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