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With Glass Enterprise Edition 2 you can use wireless protocols such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
to stay connected. Read on to find out more about connectivity features.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth on Glass allows you to exchange data with other Bluetooth devices such as wireless
headphones, keyboards, and barcode scanners. The
Glass Settings application allows you
to search for and pair with nearby devices. If you'd like to implement Bluetooth connectivity in
your applications, use Android's
Bluetooth API.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi allows you to connect your device to nearby networks. The
Glass Settings application provides an
interface to search for and connect to nearby Wi-Fi networks. To implement Wi-Fi in your application,
use the Android
Wi-Fi API.
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Last updated 2023-12-05 UTC.
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