Step 1: Order a Bluetooth Starter Kit
A starter kit is the easiest and fastest way to start evaluation and development of your own Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth 5 applications.
Using a Module
The module starter kit includes:
- 512 kB Flash
- Bluetooth module radio board
- Main board with coin-cell battery holder
- USB and Ethernet connections
- Integrated debug and packet trace
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$99
Using an SoC
The SoC starter kit includes:
- Up to 512 kB Flash
- 2 Bluetooth SoC radio boards
- Main board with coin-cell battery holder
- USB and Ethernet connections
- Integrated debug and packet trace
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$149
Using an SoC
The EFR32xG21 Bluetooth kit includes:
- Up to 1024 kB Flash and 96 kB RAM
- 1 EFR32xG21 Bluetooth SoC +10 dBm radio board
- Main board with coin-cell battery holder
- USB and Ethernet connections
- Integrated debug and packet trace
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$99
Step 2: Download and Install SDK and Tools with Simplicity Studio
Get up and running quickly with precompiled demos, application notes and examples. Use advanced tools including energy profiling and network analysis to optimize your wireless systems. Choose your software package below.
Step 3: Download Bluetooth LE Mobile App
Download the BLE Utility App for iPhone or Android to use a variety of demos with your smart phone.
Step 4: Explore Bluetooth Development Videos
Bluetooth Low Energy Videos
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Introduction to Bluetooth LE
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Unboxing the Kit
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Starting Development with the Blue Gecko Starter Kit
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Validating Bluetooth RF Parameters
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SiP Module Hardware Design
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SiP Module Antenna Design
Step 5: Browse Additional Technical Resources
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