Connectivity & Interfaces

Local connectivity solutions have become increasingly attractive now that mobile devices support a number of popular wireless short-range technologies and wired interfaces. Wireless technologies typically provide a low cost solution with good bandwidth that can also be connected to the cellular network. In addition, a number of wired interfaces can be used by applications and accessories.

Documentation
Documents and code examples that help in connectivity application development.

Tools and SDKs
Overview of development tools that can be used to create connectivity applications.

Support/FAQs
Links to Professional support, Discussion boards, and FAQs for connectivity technologies.

Connectivity Capabilities

Wired Interfaces

Bluetooth technology has been one of the fastest-adopted technologies in history, used in hundreds of millions of mobile phones, PCs, laptops, digital cameras, headsets, and many other electronic devices for wireless data and audio communication. It's based on a low-cost, short-range, radio-based link that doesn't require a line-of-sight connection to communicate. Unique security keys and robust encryption assure reliability and confidentiality.

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), also known as Wi-Fi, is a high-speed wireless technology for accessing the Internet or corporate intranet. A remote worker can use WLAN technology to access the Internet through public access points, referred to as hot spots, provided by service providers. In the office, workers can access WLAN through wireless access points installed on the corporate intranet. In enterprise environments, WLAN is typically complemented by security mechanisms, such as a virtual private network (VPN).

PC connectivity enables synchronizing of a user's personal information data, such as contacts and calendar entries; installing applications; performing backup and restore; and transferring data (images, video, music, etc.) between the user's mobile device and a PC using short-range protocols such as Bluetooth, infrared, serial port, and USB. The PC Suite API is available for application developers and ISVs. The API is an integrated part of the Nokia PC Suite and it takes advantage of the suite's existing capabilities. It has been designed to free you from the complexity of the connectivity and transmission protocols and mobile phone system architecture, thus enabling faster PC connectivity application development.

NFC is an evolution of contactless and short-range RFID technologies. NFC enables easy and intuitive ways of using mobile phones with touch-based technology — operating at a distance of only a few centimeters. For consumers, NFC offers the convenience of using multiple services without carrying a multitude of cards in their wallet. For instance, a travel card stored in an NFC device like the Nokia 6131 NFC may be reloaded and paid for without the hassle of a journey and possible wait at the next ticket counter. In most cases, payments and ticketing will be the first encounters for consumers with NFC, but there are many different scenarios for its usage. Read more about Near Field Communication »

Wired interfaces include a collection of connectors available for applications and accessories. They include USB, Pop-Port, and AV connectors, as well as charging interfaces. The typical use case is to connect the accessory device to the phone, but native or Java applications can transfer data through wired interface. Read more about wired interfaces »

Why should I care?

For application developers, Bluetooth wireless technology provides almost unlimited possibilities for new kinds of applications and solutions.

WLAN can also be used as a bearer for new, appealing solutions, such as VoIP telephony.

PC connectivity enables mobility.

What tools can I use?

Nokia PC Suite Connectivity API.

How do I distribute it?

Nokia offers you consumer and enterprise distribution channels. Each provides unique features and benefits to you and your customers The consumer market channels are Nokia Software Market, Download!, and MOSH, and the Nokia for Business Channel Program. is targeted towards the enterprise market.

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