
Explore Bluetooth essentials for .NET MAUI using Visual Studio Code across platforms, covering heart rate monitor connectivity, reading and writing characteristics, and cross-platform development.
Create a new net maui app in Visual Studio Code by creating a directory, navigating into it, and running dotnet new maui to generate the project files.
Install Android dependencies for a dotnet maui project by copying the dotnet build command, updating the Android SDK, and restoring dependencies, with OpenJDK installed.
Create a custom build task for a Net Maui project by configuring a task json from a template, adding a line for a custom Android SDK path, and building successfully.
Install Shiny for Bluetooth in a .NET MAUI project using the Visual Studio Code NuGet Gallery extension, filter for pre-release Shiny Bluetooth, then build succeeds with all dependencies.
Grant proper Android privileges for Bluetooth in .NET MAUI by editing the Androidmanifest.xml to include location (coarse and fine) and Bluetooth permissions, then save and collapse the folder.
Attach the proper Bluetooth permission strings to iOS info.plist, copying the when-in-use and always-usage descriptions for client and server roles, then save and build to verify.
Learn to add shiny to the main services of a net maui application by updating Maui Program.cs, registering core shiny services and Bluetooth Le, and building successfully.
Create a new content page called scan results to handle Bluetooth scanning, wire it into Maui dependency injection in Maui Program.cs as a singleton service, and validate with a build.
Inject bluetooth manager via dependency injection into the content page; create a scan results list for a ListView and implement a start scan command to stop scans and clear results.
Create and attach a list view bound to the scan results to display each peripheral's uuid, handling devices with and without local names.
Update the app shell to load the scan results page by changing the main page and referencing another namespace, then build succeeds for Bluetooth Essentials for Microsoft .NET MAUI.
Bind the scan results to a list view and display each device’s peripheral uuid by using an observable list, proper binding context, and debug output to monitor Bluetooth scans.
Learn to filter Bluetooth scan results to show only heart rate monitors in a .NET MAUI app by extending UUID handling and applying the heart rate service UUID.
Learn to connect to a heart rate monitor, bind the selected device, disconnect after five seconds, and verify the connection with live debugging in Visual Studio Code on Android.
Connect to a heart rate monitor using the Bluetooth manager, track status changes, and log connect and disconnect events. Connect for 10 seconds, then automatically cancel the connection.
Create and refine extensions for Guid and heart rate parsing in a .NET MAUI Bluetooth project, decoding heart rate measurements and mapping partial to full uuid.
Connect to a heart rate monitor, derive the heart rate measurement Uuid, obtain its characteristic, and subscribe to notifications to receive live heart rate data in an async task.
Debugs code to subscribe to a heart rate characteristic's notifications in net maui, fixes service and characteristic uuids, and enables asynchronous get characteristic and indications for later data reading.
Subscribe to heart rate notifications, accumulate readings, and dispose after ten samples to return an averaged heart rate. Connect, read, log, and verify a heart rate around 80–90 before disconnecting.
Connect to every detected heart rate monitor, display per-device heart rate, and manage results with a heart rate result structure using asynchronous scans, per-monitor connections, and planned exception handling.
Connect to Bluetooth heart rate monitors in a .NET MAUI app, scan devices, bind and display beats per minute, and debug threading issues while managing connections.
Welcome to the Bluetooth Essentials for Microsoft .NET MAUI Course:
In today's fast-evolving landscape of app development, connectivity and seamless integration between devices are absolutely vital. Welcome to the .NET MAUI Bluetooth Course, your specialized voyage into the world where cross-platform app development meets the power of Bluetooth technology. This course, built upon Microsoft's .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) framework, is your gateway to a profound exploration of Bluetooth-powered applications, empowering developers to bridge the gap between innovative design and flawless functionality.
In the realm of Bluetooth tech, a critical challenge lies in efficiently and accurately scanning for nearby devices. In our dedicated module, we demystify the intricacies of device scanning within the MAUI environment. Through engaging hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will master the art of detecting available devices and presenting them interactively within the MAUI user interface.
However, device detection is just the beginning. Once identified, establishing a stable and secure connection to these devices becomes paramount. Our course provides ample guidance, not only walking learners through the process of initiating and managing Bluetooth connections but also delving into the associated challenges and best practices. Furthermore, as data starts to flow, it becomes crucial to comprehend the nuances of reading from and writing to connected devices. We unravel the intricacies of fundamental Bluetooth data operations, ensuring that by the course's conclusion, participants are proficient in both data communication and management within the MAUI framework.
Target audience:
Developers eager to expand their skill set in cross-platform mobile application development.
Professionals seeking to seamlessly integrate Bluetooth functionalities into their .NET MAUI applications.
Enthusiasts looking forward to exploring the perfect blend of modern UI design and device communication.