ble-sniffer doesn't follow the device

RE: ble-sniffer doesn't follow the device

Vidar Berg — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:47:34 GMT

Update: they were able to identify and fix a bug that is hopefully related to the problem you experienced. The fix is included in v0.19.0 of the sniffer command which was released just now. Run "nrfutil upgrade" to install this version, then "nrfutil ble-sniffer bootstrap" if you want to update the plugin in WS.

RE: ble-sniffer doesn't follow the device

Vidar Berg — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:59:15 GMT

I have not been able to determine what the issue may be but have reported it to the developers who will hopefully have time to take a look at it next week.

RE: ble-sniffer doesn't follow the device

Sven Krauss — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:42:28 GMT

Wireshark doesn't work at all. The bel-sniffer interface is visible, but if I start capturing, it stops immediately without capturing any pakets. Sometimes it show one or two advertising pakets. I couldn't get it to work.

RE: ble-sniffer doesn't follow the device

Vidar Berg — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:06:06 GMT

I was able to follow the device when I attempted this again today, but I am not sure what changed. Could you please try repeat this again but via Wireshark?

RE: ble-sniffer doesn't follow the device

Vidar Berg — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:18:57 GMT

Hello,

I am currently investigating. It seems there may be a regression, as I am also experiencing issues with the following connections now, which I have not encountered before. Will update as soon as I know more.

Best regards,

Vidar