Profile | Description |
|---|---|
Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | Handles the search for known and specific services as well as general services. |
Serial Port Profile (SPP) | Allows use of RFCOMM protocol to emulate serial cable connection between two Bluetooth peer devices. For example, connecting the device to a printer. |
Object Push Profile (OPP) | Allows the device to push and pull objects to and from a push server. |
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | Allows the device to stream stereo-quality audio to a wireless headset or wireless stereo speakers. |
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Allows the device to control A/V equipment to which a user has access. It may be used in concert with A2DP. |
Personal Area Network (PAN) | Allows the use of Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol to provide L3 networking capabilities over a Bluetooth link. Only PANU role is supported. |
Headset Profile (HSP) | Allows a hands-free device, such as a Bluetooth headset, to place and receive calls on the device. |
Hands-Free Profile (HFP) | Allows car hands-free kits to communicate with the device in the car. |
Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | Provides profile discovery and description services for Bluetooth Low Energy protocol. It defines how attributes are grouped together into sets to form services. |
HID Over GATT Profile (HOGP) | Defines the procedures and features used by Bluetooth low energy HID Devices using GATT and Bluetooth HID Hosts using GATT. |
Generic Access Profile (GAP) | Use for device discovery and authentication. |
Out of Band (OOB) and Near Field Communications (NFC) | Allows exchange of information used in the pairing process. Pairing is completed using the Bluetooth radio, but requires information from the OOB mechanism. Using OOB with NFC enables pairing when devices simply get close, rather than requiring a lengthy discovery process. |
HID over GATT Profile (HOGP) | Defines the procedures and features used by Bluetooth low energy HID Devices using GATT and Bluetooth HID Hosts using GATT. |
Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP) | Provides a simple wireless alternative to a cable connection between a device and a printer. |
Device ID Profile (DIP) | Allows a device to be identified above and beyond the limitations of the Device Class already available in Bluetooth. It enables identification of the manufacturer, product id, product version, and the version of the Device ID specification being met. |
