qtconnectivity ☆

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Description:
Provides access to Bluetooth hardware

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @qtproject | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: qt bluetooth nfc iot library connectivity

Install: brew install qtconnectivity

About:
QtConnectivity is a module within the Qt framework that enables developers to integrate wireless and short-range communication protocols into applications. It provides a unified, cross-platform API for accessing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Classic Bluetooth, and Near Field Communication (NFC) hardware. This module simplifies the process of building connected apps for IoT, wearables, and peripheral device management.

Key Features:

Cross-platform Bluetooth (BLE/Classic) and NFC support
Unified QBluetooth and QNfc APIs for simplified integration
Device discovery, service enumeration, and data transfer handling
Native integration with the Qt ecosystem (Signals/Slots)

Use Cases:

Developing IoT applications that communicate with sensors or smart devices
Building cross-platform mobile or desktop apps requiring file sharing or peripheral control
Implementing NFC-based interactions like tag reading or payment processing

Alternatives:

BlueZ – Linux-specific native stack; QtConnectivity offers a higher-level, cross-platform abstraction.
CoreBluetooth – Apple-specific API; QtConnectivity allows for shared codebases across iOS, Android, and Desktop.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 9, 2025 7:10pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	354ff5ee