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Purpose
Bluetooth is an industry-standard protocol that enables wireless connectivity for computers, handheld devices, mobile phones, and other devices.
Where applicable
The Bluetooth application programming interface enables developers to use existing network programming knowledge to quickly develop or port applications.
Developer audience
Bluetooth is designed for use by C/C++ programmers. Some Bluetooth features are available with Windows Sockets. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows networking and Windows Sockets programming is required.
Run-time requirements
Microsoft Bluetooth support begins with Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1).
Support for Bluetooth 2.1 is offered in Windows Vista SP2 and Windows 7.
In this section
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Overview |
General information about Bluetooth. |
| Using |
Information about using Bluetooth. |
| Reference |
Reference documentation for Bluetooth. |
Additional resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth FAQ | Info about Bluetooth wireless technology support for the Windows family of operating systems. |
| Windows Vista Wireless SDK Forum | Discuss Bluetooth implementation in relation to Windows Vista. |
| Windows XP Wireless SDK Forum | Discuss Bluetooth implementation in relation to Windows XP. |