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Bluetooth LE Unplugged™

The first Bluetooth LE course designed for everyone—not just embedded engineers. Learn hands-on with real hardware.

Skip the SDK. Start building today.

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Tried Learning Bluetooth LE Before?

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Dev kits require embedded C — Nordic, TI, and Espressif boards need SDK setup, toolchains, and debugging. You wanted to learn Bluetooth LE, not fight compiler errors.
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Online courses are theory-only — You watch videos but never actually do anything. When it's time to build, you're on your own.
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Protocol analyzers cost $20,000+ — Professional tools are out of reach. You're stuck guessing what's happening over the air.

There's a better way.

Who Is This Course For?

Whether you're embedded or not, if you want to understand Bluetooth LE—this is for you.

📱 Mobile & Web Developers

Building an app that talks to Bluetooth LE devices? Finally understand what's happening on the other side of the connection—without learning embedded C.

⚙️ Embedded Engineers

Skip the SDK setup and focus on the protocol. Rapidly prototype and test ideas before committing to a specific chipset or development board.

🔧 Hardware & IoT Teams

Get your whole team speaking the same language. PMs, QA, and developers can all learn Bluetooth LE without specialized equipment.

🎓 Students & Makers

Learn a valuable skill with hardware you can actually afford. No $500 dev kits required—just plug in and start experimenting.

A Completely New Approach to Learning Bluetooth LE

🎯 First of its kind

No other course gives you professional hardware that works for learning and building real applications. This isn't a simulation—it's the real thing.

🔌 Two dongles = complete control

You run both the central and peripheral. See exactly what happens on each side of the connection—no mysteries, no guessing.

⚡ No embedded programming required

Simple AT commands work on Windows, macOS, and Linux. No SDKs, no compilers, no toolchain headaches. If you can type, you can learn.

🚀 From learning to production

The same dongles you learn with can power real applications—prototypes, testing tools, even commercial products. Your investment keeps paying off.

What You'll Learn

Hands-on skills you can apply immediately

Starter Tier

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Bluetooth LE Architecture
Protocol stack, terminology, and how Bluetooth LE differs from Classic Bluetooth
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Advertising & Scanning
Create custom advertisements, discover nearby devices, decode advertising packets
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Connections & Parameters
Establish connections, understand intervals, latency, and timeout settings
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GATT Fundamentals
Services, characteristics, and descriptors—the foundation of Bluetooth LE data exchange
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Reading & Writing Data
Read, write, notify, and indicate operations with real hardware
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Troubleshooting
Diagnose common connection failures and data transfer issues

Professional Tier (Everything in Starter, plus...)

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Security & Pairing
Pairing methods, bonding, and encryption in practice
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Performance Optimization
MTU negotiation, throughput tuning, and connection parameter optimization
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Multi-Device Scenarios
Connect and manage multiple peripherals simultaneously
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Platform Differences
iOS and Android quirks every developer needs to know
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Python Automation
Script your dongles for testing and data collection
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CTF Challenges
Test your skills with hands-on capture-the-flag exercises and gamified learning
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Certificate of Completion
Earn your certificate by passing the final assessment

Expert Tier (Everything in Professional, plus...)

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Raytac Sniffer Dongle
Professional packet capture hardware included
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Packet Analysis with Wireshark
Capture and analyze Bluetooth LE traffic at the protocol level
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2 Hours 1-on-1 Consulting
Direct access to the instructor for your specific project needs

Professional Hardware Included

Real Bluetooth LE hardware ships directly to you

BleuIO USB Dongle
Included in: Starter Professional Expert

BleuIO USB Dongles (×2)

  • Bluetooth LE 5.0 with 8 simultaneous connections
  • AT command interface—no embedded programming
  • Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • 150m+ range in open areas at max TX power
  • FCC, CE, KC, RoHS certified
Raytac Sniffer Dongle
Included in: Expert

Raytac MDBT50Q-CX Sniffer

  • Packet capture with Wireshark
  • See every byte over the air
  • nRF Sniffer compatible firmware
  • FCC, CE, IC pre-certified
💰 $100+ retail value included. These professional-grade dongles typically sell for $50+ each through electronics distributors. At the Starter tier, you're essentially getting the course free with your hardware purchase.

📦 Free worldwide shipping! US orders ship within 3 business days. International orders ship from our partner in Sweden (7-14 days). See shipping restrictions.

Choose Your Path

All tiers include real hardware shipped to your door

Starter
$124 $99
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  • ✓ 2× BleuIO USB dongles
  • ✓ Video lessons
  • ✓ Core Bluetooth LE concepts
  • ✓ Advertising, scanning & connections
  • ✓ GATT operations hands-on
  • ✓ Lifetime access
  • ✓ Free worldwide shipping
  • ✕ Advanced topics
  • ✕ CTF challenges & certificate
  • ✕ 1-on-1 consulting
Enroll — $99
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Professional
$299 $239
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  • ✓ Everything in Starter
  • ✓ Security, pairing & bonding
  • ✓ Python automation
  • ✓ Performance optimization
  • ✓ Multi-device scenarios
  • ✓ CTF challenges & gamification
  • ★ Certificate of Completion
  • ✓ Lifetime access
  • ✓ Free worldwide shipping
  • ✕ Sniffer dongle & Wireshark
  • ✕ 1-on-1 consulting
Enroll — $239
Premium
Expert
$599 $479
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  • ✓ Everything in Professional
  • ★ 2 hours 1-on-1 consulting
  • ✓ 1× Raytac sniffer dongle
  • ✓ Packet analysis with Wireshark
  • ✓ Lifetime access
  • ✓ Free worldwide shipping
Book Your Spot — $479

⏰ Pre-sale pricing ends Monday, April 6, 2026. Hardware ships immediately—course launches the same day!

Your Instructor

Mohammad Afaneh

Mohammad Afaneh

Founder of Novel Bits and the Bluetooth Developer Academy.

With over a decade of experience in embedded systems and wireless protocols, Mohammad has helped thousands of engineers master Bluetooth LE through his blog, courses, and consulting work.

  • 15,000+ monthly readers at novelbits.io
  • Author of comprehensive Bluetooth LE tutorials
  • Consultant to Fortune 500 companies
  • Speaker at embedded systems conferences
"I created this course because I was frustrated with how hard it was to learn Bluetooth LE. Every resource assumed you had a dev kit, an SDK, and embedded C experience. I wanted something anyone could pick up and start learning immediately."

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior Bluetooth experience?
Not at all. This course starts from zero. If you've never touched Bluetooth LE, you're in the right place. Basic programming knowledge is helpful but not required.
Do I need to know embedded C or use an SDK?
No! That's the whole point. The BleuIO dongles use simple AT commands—you can control them from a serial terminal, Python script, or even a web browser. No compilers, no SDKs, no frustration.
What operating systems are supported?
Windows, macOS, and Linux. The dongles appear as USB serial ports, which are supported everywhere.
When will my hardware ship?
US orders ship within 3 business days. International orders ship from our partner in Sweden within 5 business days (delivery typically 7-14 days total).
I'm outside the US. How does shipping work?
Your BleuIO dongles ship directly from our partner in Sweden, keeping costs low and delivery fast. For Expert tier, we'll ship the Raytac sniffer dongle directly to you as well.
What's your refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied, return the dongles (unopened or gently used) and receive a full refund. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access. Once you enroll, you can revisit the content anytime, including all future updates.
Are there any shipping restrictions?
We offer free worldwide shipping to most countries. Unfortunately, due to shipping carrier limitations, we cannot ship to the following countries:
  • Afghanistan
  • Anguilla
  • Antarctica
  • Belarus
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bhutan
  • Haiti
  • Iran
  • Israel
  • Laos
  • Libya
  • Myanmar
  • North Korea
  • Russia

Ready to Skip the SDK and Start Building?

Join the pre-sale and lock in 20% savings. Your hardware ships immediately—course launches Monday, April 6, 2026.

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🛡️ 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied, return the dongles for a full refund.