What are Bluetooth Profiles and how are they used?
A profile is complete definition of how a product manufacturer can implement Bluetooth wireless technology for a particular usage case.
Profiles are the "services" offered by a device.
For two devices to interoperate to complete a user task, both devices must implement a common profile.
Below is a list of Bluetooth Profiles:
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Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
- Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
- Common ISDN Access Profile (CIP)
- General Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP)
- Generic Object Exchange Profile (GOEP)
- Hard Copy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP)
- Human Interface Device Profile (HID)
- Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN)
- Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)
- Serial Port Profile (SPP)
- Service Discovery Profile (SDAP)
- SIM Access Profile (SAP, SIM)
- Video Distribution Profile (VDP)
- Wireless Application Protocol Bearer (WAPB)
- Basic Imaging Profile (BIP)
- Basic Printing Profile (BPP)
- Cordless Telephony Profile (CTP)
- Device ID Profile (DID)
- Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN)
- Fax Profile (FAX)
- File Transfer Profile (FTP)
- Generic Access Profile (GAP)
- Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
- Headset Profile (HSP)
- Intercom Profile (ICP)
- Object Push Profile (OPP)
- Synchronization Profile (SYNCH)
CLICK HERE to access the Bluetooth Glossary and receive a more complete explanation of each profile.
