Amazon Sidewalk - BLE Radio Component#

The Sidewalk BLE component provides Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication support for Amazon Sidewalk applications. This component enables BLE connectivity for device registration and data exchange with Amazon Sidewalk gateways.

Component Overview#

The Sidewalk BLE component provides:

  • BLE Communication: Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity

  • Device Registration: BLE-based device registration with Amazon Sidewalk

  • Data Exchange: BLE communication for data transmission

  • Gateway Connection: Connection to Amazon Sidewalk gateways

Hardware Requirements#

Supported Hardware#

  • EFR32 Devices: Any EFR32 device with built-in BLE radio

  • No External Hardware: Uses the microcontroller's built-in BLE radio

  • Antenna: Built-in antenna or external antenna connection

Usage#

Integration Steps#

  1. Add Component: Include Sidewalk BLE in your project

  2. Configure Device: Ensure your project targets a BLE-capable EFR32 device

  3. Test Communication: Verify BLE advertisement and connection

Device Compatibility#

Supported: EFR32 devices with built-in BLE radio

Not Supported:

  • Devices without BLE radio

  • Non-EFR32 devices

Compatibility#

Works With#

  • All Sub-GHz components (SX1262, LR1110, EFR32xGxx)

Additional Resources#

For detailed information about BLE adaptation and implementation in Amazon Sidewalk, see the BLE Adaptation in the Sidewalk SDK API documentation.

Report Bugs & Get Support#

For technical support, bug reports, or questions about this component, please visit the Silicon Labs Community.

License#

This component is licensed under:

  • Zlib License: Silicon Labs software license

  • Amazon Sidewalk License: Additional terms for Amazon Sidewalk functionality

See the component source files for complete license information.