Is any BLE chipset supports audio streaming?

[Mitul]

Hi Myself Mitul, India

I have one query regarding BLE chipsets. Q1. Is any BLE chipset is capable for audio data transmission? Q2. Is any BLE hardware chipset is compatible for all OS platforms(like android, iOs and windows) Q3. Is any BLE chipsets support Bluetooth audio profiles(like A2DP, AVRCP, GVADP etc.)?

If yes then please suggest part number so we can adopt for our project.

[David Edwin]

It is possible to get some level of audio over BTLE. See this www.nordicsemi.com/.../Nordic-powered-hybrid-modules-enable-stereo-audio-streaming-in-hearing-aids-and-cochlear-implants

SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, GVADP are all profiles for classic Bluetooth and will not be supported over BTLE.

BTLE chipsets like the nRF8001, nRF51 and nRF52 are compatible with Android, iOS and Windows.

Edit: Added SPP in the list of classic Bluetooth profiles. Additionally SPP was never supported by iOS (as far as I know). The Nordic UART Service (NUS) and the associated apps on iOS, Android and Windows are the closest we have in BTLE for SPP. The nRF8001 SDK for Arduino and the nRF51/nRF52 SDK support the Nordic UART Service.

[awneil]

Err - that was three queries, surely?!

[Mitul]

Hi David,

        Is iOS supported devices support SPP profile? Can we able to send data over serial port profile to iOS, android and windows plat formed based smart devices?

Regards, Mitul