Provides classes that manage Bluetooth functionality, such as scanning for devices, connecting with devices, and managing data transfer between devices.

For a complete guide to using the Bluetooth APIs, see the Bluetooth developer guide.

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The Bluetooth APIs let applications:

To perform Bluetooth communication using these APIs, an application must declare the {@link android.Manifest.permission#BLUETOOTH} permission. Some additional functionality, such as requesting device discovery, also requires the {@link android.Manifest.permission#BLUETOOTH_ADMIN} permission.

Note: Not all Android devices are guaranteed to have Bluetooth functionality.