Q: What is Sonim BLE Connect?
A: Sonim BLE Connect is a SCOUT feature that allows Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) accessories to be compatible with Sonim phones. It also enables Bluetooth (BT) Push-to-Talk (PTT) accessories to work seamlessly with several PTT apps.
Q: How is Sonim BLE Connect accessed?
A: Sonim BLE Connect can be accessed from Sonim SCOUT > Utilities > Sonim BLE Connect.
Q: What are the prerequisites to using this feature?
A: Ensure phone Bluetooth is turned ON and location permission has been accepted in order to use the Sonim BLE Connect feature.
Q: How can I make sure I’m always using the latest version of BLE Connect?
A: Sonim BLE Connect app can be updated via App Updater for XP3 and XP5s devices (SCOUT > Setup > App Updater > Check for updates). Use the Google Play™ store to update the application on XP8 by searching for “Sonim BLE Connect”.
Q: Which BLE accessories are supported by Sonim BLE Connect?
A:
Table 1: Native and non-native accessories
| Sl No. | Device Name | Native | Non-native |
| 1 | Blue Parrott B350-XT | Yes | No |
| 2 | Blue Parrott B450-XT | Yes | No |
| 3 | Blue Parrott C400-XT | Yes | No |
| 4 | Blue Parrott S450-XT | Yes | No |
| 5 | Blue Parrott B550-XT | Yes | No |
| 6 | Blue Parrott C300-XT | Yes | No |
| 7 | AINA Voice Recorder | Yes | No |
| 8 | AINA Smart Button | No | Yes |
| 9 | Klein Blu PTT Button | No | Yes |
| 10 | Pryme BLE | No | Yes |
Q: How do I pair an accessory with Sonim BLE Connect?
A: Ensure phone Bluetooth is turned ON.
If accessory is listed under Native accessories in Table 1: Native and non-native accessories:
- Ensure the Accessory is powered on and in pairing mode
- Navigate to Phone Settings > Connected devices > Bluetooth > + Pair new device
- Select the accessory from list of Available devices
- Pair the device by clicking on PAIR option
- Once paired, the accessory will be listed under Paired devices
- Navigate to Sonim SCOUT > Utilities > Sonim BLE Connect. Sonim BLE Connect will scan for nearby BLE devices (within ~10 meters).
- If not listed, use the Overflow menu > Refresh to refresh the main screen.
- Once detected Sonim BLE Connect will list the accessory in the Sonim BLE Connect main screen.
- Select the accessory to connect.
If accessory is listed under Non-Native accessories in Table 1: Native and non-native accessories:
- Ensure the Accessory is powered on and in pairing mode
- Navigate to Sonim SCOUT > Utilities > Sonim BLE Connect. Sonim BLE Connect will scan for nearby BLE devices (within ~10 meters). Once detected Sonim BLE Connect will list them in the main screen.
- If not listed, use the Overflow menu > Refresh to refresh the main screen.
- If accessor