Issue
I want to get the Bluetooth signal strength of an another device which connected to my phone,
How can I get the Bluetooth signal strength?
I tried to search a lot over google and did not find any answer.
Does someone know how can I implement it?
this is myActivity:
public class MainActivity extends Activity {
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
registerReceiver(receiver, new IntentFilter(BluetoothDevice.ACTION_FOUND));
}
@Override
public boolean onCreateOptionsMenu(Menu menu) {
// Inflate the menu; this adds items to the action bar if it is present.
getMenuInflater().inflate(R.menu.main, menu);
return true;
}
private final BroadcastReceiver receiver = new BroadcastReceiver(){
@Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
String action = intent.getAction();
if(BluetoothDevice.ACTION_FOUND.equals(action)) {
int rssi = intent.getShortExtra(BluetoothDevice.EXTRA_RSSI,Short.MIN_VALUE);
Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext()," RSSI: " + rssi + "dBm", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
}
};
}
I also has a Bluetooth permission in my manifest file.
Solution
To get the signal you can check Bluetooth RSSI, you can read RSSI for connected devices, or perform a Bluetooth discovery to check the RSSI for any nearby devices.
Basically a Bluetooth discovery is a broadcast to all stations within range to respond back. As each devices responds back, Android fires off an ACTION_FOUND intent. Within this intent you can getExtra EXTRA_RSSI to obtain the RSSI.
Note that not all bluetooth hardware supports RSSI.
Also Related: Android IRC Office Hours Question About Android Bluetooth RSSI here is a Bluetooth Classic broadcast receiver example
private final BroadcastReceiver receiver = new BroadcastReceiver(){
@Override
public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
String action = intent.getAction();
if(BluetoothDevice.ACTION_FOUND.equals(action)) {
short rssi = intent.getShortExtra(BluetoothDevice.EXTRA_RSSI,Short.MIN_VALUE);
Toast.makeText(getApplicationContext()," RSSI: " + rssi + "dBm", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
}
};
Answered By - Arvind
Answer Checked By - Candace Johnson (JavaFixing Volunteer)
