Question 1

How do I set up Blue-Falcon on Windows with JNI?

Accepted Answer

Blue-Falcon on Windows requires installing Visual Studio 2019+, Windows 10 SDK, and building the native library from the cpp directory. Ensure the bluefalcon-windows.dll is in your Java library path or working directory, as detailed in the Windows requirements section.

Question 2

Blue-Falcon vs Flutter BLE plugins: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Blue-Falcon is best for Kotlin Multiplatform projects seeking a unified API with native performance, while Flutter plugins are better for Flutter-based apps. Choose based on your framework; Blue-Falcon excels in KMP ecosystems for shared BLE logic.

Question 3

Does Blue-Falcon support BLE 5.0 features like extended advertising?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't explicitly mention BLE 5.0 support; it focuses on common BLE operations. For advanced features, check the GitHub issues or source code, as the library may lag behind platform-specific updates.

Question 4

How to handle Android location permissions with Blue-Falcon?

Accepted Answer

On Android, you must request ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION permission before scanning, as shown in the basic usage example where a PermissionException is caught. This aligns with Android's BLE requirements.

Question 5

Can I use Blue-Falcon with Jetpack Compose on Android?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Compose Multiplatform example demonstrates integrating Blue-Falcon with a shared UI for Android and iOS, including device scanning, connection management, and characteristic operations in a reactive way.

Question 6

What are the limitations of the JavaScript target in Blue-Falcon?

Accepted Answer

The JavaScript target requires manual copying of the blue-falcon.js file and may have browser compatibility issues; detailed usage is in the JS-Example folder, but it lacks the native integration of other platforms.

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