HI! I'M BILL SNYDER
I help app teams build seamless Bluetooth integrations
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Here is the truth:
Bluetooth integration is easy.Until it is not.
It's easy to get started.To read documentation, take a course, run Hello World.
Here's the problem:
Often, teams rush in, overlook mobile device constraints, and chase perfection.
Building a Bluetooth-enabled device isn’t just about writing firmware for the hardware—it’s about understanding how the device will work in a mobile app environment and iterating until you get it right.it's about anticipating problems and designing the system to handle them gracefully
Because
Users see the app and device as one.
My goal is to help your team seamlessly integrate your Bluetooth devices with your app, ensuring a smooth user experience and a product that delivers on its promise.
My goal is to help your team seamlessly integrate your Bluetooth devices with your app, ensuring a smooth user experience and a product that delivers on its promise.Whether it’s enabling medical devices, motorized toothbrushes, or safety systems, I help teams overcome Bluetooth’s challenges to build reliable, user-friendly solutions.Over the past 8 years, I’ve helped 50+ companies build mobile Bluetooth apps and SDKs, integrating with more than 75 unique devices.Here are some of the companies I’ve worked with, grouped by industry:
Healthcare
- Best Buy Health
- Profusa
- Makani Science
- Beam Dental
- Heartbeam
- Beacon Biosignals
- Community Wellness
- Prescribe FIT
- Monovo
Consumer Electronics
- Shift Robotics
- Diamond Kinetics
- Lionel
- Brilliant Labs
- Xander
- Hidrate
- DOTS
Industrial and Safety
- Everbridge
- Fort Robotics
- Grote
- Armaments Research Company
- Maven Machines
- KEEP
- POM
Access Control
- Parabit
- Farpointe
- SAFR/Real Networks
- WaveLynx
- Z9
Battery and Energy
- Lion Energy
- Chrome Battery
Automotive
- Performance Electronics
- Slick
Free Stuff
Integrating Bluetooth for the first time?
The Bluetooth App Field Guide is the resource I wish I had when I started building Bluetooth apps.It’s a growing collection of code examples, best practices, and lessons learned—designed to help teams navigate the challenges of Bluetooth integration with confidence.If your team wants to:- Avoid costly mistakes and dead ends
- Understand the nuances of Bluetooth on iOS and Android
- Learn how to use developer libraries effectivelyThen this guide is for you.This isn’t just a static guide—it’s a living resource where you can join the conversation.Share your insights, ask questions, and comment on posts to connect with others tackling similar challenges.
Paid Stuff
Not sure where to begin with device integration?
The Bluetooth Starter Kit is a custom app (or SDK) built specifically for your team. It’s designed to communicate directly with your Bluetooth devices and get your project off to a strong start.Your team won’t have to:- Learn Bluetooth on the fly
- Struggle with unexpected Bluetooth quirks
- Lose time to unintentional bugsInstead, they’ll gain a reliable, working integration much faster—with my full support to help merge the Starter Kit with the rest of your app.A Starter Kit includes:
- Source code tailored to your devices
- Comprehensive documentation to make the integration easier to understand and maintain
Or, is something not working as expected?
Sometimes, teams hit roadblocks they can’t overcome on their own. That’s where a Bluetooth Review can help.I’ll work with your team to:
- Diagnose the root cause of your Bluetooth app issues
- Provide actionable solutions to get your project back on trackNote: I have limited slots each month for these in-depth sessions.
For more information about either of these options, please reach out.
If you have a general question about building Bluetooth apps, please feel free to reach me via emailbill@billsnyder.me
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