Introduction

Whether you are just getting started with Bluetooth Mesh or you are a more advanced user you have come to the right place.

This article aggregates training content which has been created by Silicon Labs, as well as material from the Bluetooth SIG itself to learn more about Bluetooth Mesh.

The content is organized in a logical sequence which assumes no previous knowledge of Bluetooth Mesh. You can get started with some of the material that introduces the basic Bluetooth Mesh concepts and walk your away to more advanced topics such as LPN/Friend and using the Network Analyzer to capture Bluetooth Mesh traffic.

 

Bluetooth Mesh Networking – An Introduction for developers (BT SIG)

This comprehensive technology overview explains some of the key concepts and terminology, system architecture, and security mechanisms, as well as the unique message publication and delivery technique behind Bluetooth mesh networking.

 

Bluetooth Mesh White paper

This Silicon Labs White paper gives a more in depth overview which complements the information presented in the SIG’s Bluetooth Mesh Networking Introduction above.

 

Bluetooth Mesh Models - Technical Overview

This paper provides a guided tour of Bluetooth mesh models.

 

QSG148: Getting Started with the Silicon Labs Bluetooth ® Mesh Lighting Demonstration

This document provides step-by-step instructions to demonstrate a basic Bluetooth mesh network using the standard sample apps from the Bluetooth Mesh SDK and our mobile application.

 

AN1098: Understanding the Silicon Labs Bluetooth Mesh Lighting Demonstration

In this document we discuss the basics of Bluetooth mesh required to understand the example and walk through key aspects of the application source code.

 

Light/switch example code walkthrough

In this slide deck we go deeper into the code walkthrough with line by line explanation of the functionality for both the light and switch sample apps in the Bluetooth Mesh SDK.

 

Intro to Friend and LPN (BT SIG)

Introduction of LPN and Friend node concepts by the Bluetooth SIG.

 

LPN and Friend

In depth explanation of how LPN and Friend nodes work with practical examples and Energy Profiler traces.

 

Provisioning (BT SIG, part 1 and part 2)

This is a 2-part article about Bluetooth Mesh provisioning covering all they key concepts.

 

Network Analyzer Bluetooth Mesh Training

This training deck shows how to user Silicon Labs Network Analyzer to capture, decode and analyze Bluetooth Mesh traffic data

 

UG366: Bluetooth® Mesh Node Configuration User’s Guide

This user guide explains how to use the Bluetooth SDK’s Node Configurator.

 

AN1137: Bluetooth® Mesh Network Performance

This application note goes through a series of network performance tests for Bluetooth Mesh.

 

AN1200: Bluetooth® Mesh for iOS and Android ADK

This application note walks through the mobile ADK solution for Android and iOS with usage instructions and walkthrough of several APIs.

 

In addition to these you can browse through some of the Bluetooth Mesh KBAs listed in the Bluetooth Knowledge Article List section [05].