Arduino has rolled out a new Bluetooth-based provisioning flow on the Arduino Cloud, making IoT device setup faster, easier, and cable-free. The feature debuts on the Arduino UNO R4 WiFi board and marks a big step forward in simplifying the onboarding experience for connected projects.
New Bluetooth pairing via the Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app
Setting up IoT devices has always been a bit of a hurdle. Traditionally, users had to edit firmware with Wi-Fi credentials or rely on a “captive portal,” where the board temporarily creates a hotspot for setup. Arduino’s new provisioning flow eliminates these extra steps by using Bluetooth pairing via the Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app (available on Android and iOS).
With this new method, all you need to do is:
- Power up your UNO R4 WiFi board.
- Open the Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app.
- Connect to the board via Bluetooth.
- Select your Wi-Fi network.
- Complete setup with visual feedback.
That’s it—your board is now securely connected to the Arduino Cloud.
Key Features of the New Provisioning Flow
- Provisioning method: Bluetooth-based setup via Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app.\
- Compatible board: Initially only for Arduino UNO R4 WiFi (new stock), with more boards to follow.
- Security: Safe and secure registration of Arduino boards to the cloud.
- Cloud service: Full integration with the Arduino IoT Cloud platform.
- Subscription: Includes 3 months of Arduino Cloud Maker Plan with each supported board.
- Comparison: Replaces captive portals and manual firmware editing with a smooth, out-of-the-box solution.
For makers, educators, and companies sending IoT devices to others, this feature is a game-changer. Instead of flashing new firmware or explaining complex setup steps, users can now onboard devices in just a few taps. The flow is secure, user-friendly, and designed to scale across future Arduino boards.
Arduino Cloud Features You’ll Get
Once provisioned, your board can be fully managed through Arduino Cloud. This includes:
- Remote monitoring and control
- Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Real-time dashboards
- AI Assistant support
- Third-party integrations (e.g., Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT)
The Bluetooth-based provisioning flow is currently available only for the Arduino UNO R4 WiFi. More Arduino boards are expected to support it in future updates.
Get the Arduino UNO R4 WiFi with Bluetooth provisioning support here: Arduino Official Store
If you want to explore the full step-by-step guide, Arduino has detailed documentation on provisioning versions, migration, and resetting credentials here.
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