Android Bluetooth Implementation

Use this skill to implement Bluetooth features in an Android app with the correct platform flow, API choice, and validation gates.

When to Use This Skill

• Add Bluetooth support to an Android app.
• Implement device discovery, paired-device selection, connection setup, or socket-based data transfer.
• Audit an Android Bluetooth implementation for missing permissions, wrong API choice, or incomplete lifecycle handling.
• Decide between Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

Prerequisites

• An Android app module already exists.
• The target Android API level and minimum SDK are known.
• The target device behavior is known well enough to answer these questions:
  • Is the app streaming or exchanging sustained bidirectional data?
  • Is the app interacting with a low-power peripheral or GATT service?
  • Does the app need paired-device workflows, nearby discovery, or both?