Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi Configuration on BLE

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts know the trick of pre-configuring their home Wi-Fi credentials when flashing the TF card. This Wi-Fi configuration allows the Raspberry Pi to connect to the network automatically on its first boot. But what if you need to take your Raspberry Pi outside, where your home Wi-Fi isn't available? Without a screen, keyboard, or mouse, setting up a new Wi-Fi connection can quickly become a headache.

🚀 Introducing sugar-wifi-config

To solve this problem, we developed Sugar Wi-Fi Config! With this tool, you can use Bluetooth to tell your Raspberry Pi which Wi-Fi network to connect to.

❓Why BLE for Wi-Fi configuration?

Some existing Wi-Fi configuration solutions require your phone to first connect to a dedicated Wi-Fi network created by the Pi before switching it to another Wi-Fi. That’s tedious, isn’t it? Instead, with PiSugar APP, you can scan for nearby Raspberry Pi devices and instantly configure their Wi-Fi settings — all over Bluetooth Low Energy.

⚙️ More Than Just Wi-Fi

Even if there’s no Wi-Fi available, Bluetooth can still retrieve device status and send predefined commands to your Raspberry Pi. This makes managing your Pi more convenient than ever.

💡 One More Thing...

Once the PiSugar APP detects that your Raspberry Pi is connected to a Wi-Fi network, it will automatically retrieve the Pi’s IP address and attempt to connect to the PiSugar server port. If your Raspberry Pi is using a PiSugar 2 or PiSugar 3 battery, then congratulations! 🎉 The app will display real-time battery status directly on your phone. 🔋

Ready to simplify your Raspberry Pi’s Wi-Fi configuration?
Try sugar-wifi-config with the PiSugar APP today! 🚀✨