Viewing supported services

To view the services supported by a device:

  1. In the My Bluetooth Devices window, right-click the device and choose Open Services:

  2. The services supported by that device are displayed:

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Device services

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A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Sink

This profile defines how high quality audio (stereo or mono) can be streamed from the CSR Harmony device to another over a Bluetooth connection.

For example, music can be streamed from your computer to a wireless headset.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Source

This profile defines how high quality audio (stereo or mono) can be streamed to the CSR Harmony device from another over a Bluetooth connection.

For example, music can be streamed from an audio device, such as an MP3 player, to your computer.

AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile)

This profile is designed to provide a standard interface to control TVs, Hi-fi equipment, etc. to allow a single remote control (or other device) to control all of the Audio/Video equipment to which a user has access.

Battery Level (Bluetooth low energy devices only)

This service enables you to check the battery level of a connected Bluetooth low energy device.

BIP (Basic Imaging Profile)

This profile is designed for sending images between devices and includes the ability to resize, and convert images to make them suitable for the receiving device.

DUN (Dial-Up Networking profile)

This profile provides a standard to access the Internet and other dial-up services over Bluetooth. The most common scenario is accessing the Internet from a laptop by dialing up on a mobile phone, wirelessly. See Using DUN.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Provides the capability to browse, manipulate and transfer objects (files and folders) in an object store (file system) of another system.

HFP (Hands-Free Profile)

Provides the capability to transfer audio from a call to a Bluetooth headset or hands-free kit.

Handsfree Profile (Gateway)

Provides the capability to transfer audio from a call to a hands-free kit.

HCRP Print Server

This service enables you to send files from connected Bluetooth devices to a USB or LPT attached printer. See Configuring CSR Harmony as an HCRP print server

OPP (Object Push Profile)

A basic profile for sending "objects" such as pictures, virtual business cards, or appointment details. It is called push because the transfers are always instigated by the sender (client), not the receiver (server).

PAN (U) or User

Enables peer-to-peer connection of devices.

PAN (NAP) or Gateway

Enables you to access an external network, such as a LAN or the internet, by connecting to a device that supports PAN Gateway.

PAN (GN) or Ad-hoc

Enables a set of devices to interact with each other to form a wireless network.

Proximity Pairing

Enables the automatic connection of closely located Bluetooth devices.

SPP (Serial Port Profile)

This profile emulates a serial cable to provide a simple substitute for existing RS-232 connections, including the familiar control signals. See Using SPP.

Synchronization Server

Enables the device to operate as a synchronization server.

VDP (Video Distribution Profile)

This profile allows the transport of a video stream. It could be used for streaming a recorded video from a PC media center to a portable player, or live video from a digital video camera to a TV.

Unknown Service

The service is unknown or could not be determined.

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