Bluetooth Questions

[dabbler12]

Trying to figure out how to write a program where it scans for all nearby Bluetooth devices, I can select which of the devices found I want to connect to, then connect to it. Looking for the most straightforward way of doing this. In the end I'm looking to have something very similar to the Bluetooth menu on a smartphone where you can scan, connect and disconnect.

[Toph]

Well first things first, there's no point in attempting something like this if you don't have a bluetooth supported computer/pc. Second, you should use Google before making threads like this, because I can tell you haven't bothered to use it at all. Most members here would agree that spoonfeeding doesn't actual help people learn.

[dabbler12]

I have a Bluetooth adapter so no worries there. Have done some google searches but wanted to keep the posted question short and to the point. Not asking for spoonfeeding but so far the only useful thing I've come across in my searches is 32feet.net and I want to write my own code, not rely on a downloaded one

[wes4dbt]

Try this Google "visual basic bluetooth example", there is a lot of promising links there.

[dabbler12]

I've done multiple google searches regarding visual studio/basic including the one wes4dbt mentioned, but the only useful thing I've come across so far was 32feet.net. The search brought me to a multitude of websites, forums, etc that end up bringing me to a lot of dead links or information that isn't applicable.

I currently have a code written that tells me Bluetooth is on, but haven't found anything to search for nearby Bluetooth devices.

[dabbler12]

I also have code written to display all open COM Ports