Android as Bluetooth slave

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Nick Modly
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May 2, 2012, 1:53:33 AM via Website

Typically, when connecting a bluetooth device (such as a headset) to the Android, the android acts as the Master, and the device as the slave. Is it possible to use an android as a bluetooth slave device - for example, as a microphone for a PS3? Does this functionality exist built-in or in a well known app, or is this something I should build from scratch?

If it is the latter, can anyone give me some tips for working with the bluetooth settings on the phone, or post a link to a good guide on the topic? (I have some experience working with wifi settings in developing android apps, but never bluetooth)

Thanks,
Nick

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Eric McBride
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May 2, 2012, 3:27:25 PM via Website

Sounds like a developer related question. Jeremiah, you around to help on this?

Also, have you posted this question over at Xda Developers?

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Jeremiah
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May 2, 2012, 7:11:41 PM via Website

I've never worked with bluetooth either. I'd go with Eric's suggestion and try posting for help on Xda developers. Another good site is andev.org, http://www.anddev.org/index.php

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Ellingston Clark
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Jan 13, 2014, 5:40:44 AM via Website

Hi NIck, my name is El. I saw your post from almost a year ago about if you could use an android phone as a bluetooth slave. I have the same question. Did you ever get an answer to your question from anywhere?

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Ellingston Clark
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Jan 13, 2014, 5:43:36 AM via Website

Hi Nick, El again. I'm also interested in the fact that you have some experience with wifi and android devices (smart phones I believe). Please respond if you have time. Thanks.

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