nRF Connect for Desktop is a cross-platform tool framework for assisting development on nRF devices. It contains many apps to test, monitor, measure, optimize and program your applications.
nRF Connect for Desktop is designed to be used with our development kits and dongles. The apps will detect which kit you connected to your computer and upload the needed firmware. The kits supported by each app are listed in the documentation.
Bluetooth Low EnergyThis is an easy-to-use cross-platform application for Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity testing. It supports auto-detection of connected development kits and firmware uploads, as well as supporting Bluetooth Low Energy security features.
Board ConfiguratorBoard Configurator can be used to update the configuration of Nordic Development kits (DKs), such as virtual COM ports, supply voltage, SWD and other options.
Cellular MonitorCellular Monitor is a revolutionary tool for cellular developers, providing real-time insights into modem behavior, enhancing network evaluation and device information.
Direct Test ModePerform tests with Bluetooth Low Energy devices as specified in the Bluetooth Core Specification. The app allows configuring the devices as transmitters or receivers, and adjust settings such as channel, transmit power and packet length
nPM PowerUPThe nPM PowerUP app connects your PC with an nPM1300 EK and allows for code-free evaluation and development with the nPM1300 PMIC.
Power ProfilerThis App operates in conjunction with our Power Profiler Kit. It lets you read, analyze and export measurements from the Power Profiler Kit. The PPK2 supports dynamic current measurements from 200nA up to 1 A and can be used to supply a connected board as well as measure its current.
ProgrammerThe Programmer app lets you program Nordic SoCs. You can drag and drop your files and read, write or erase the device.
Quick StartQuick Start offers a guided path to evaluation and development, for a faster and smoother getting started experience.
RSSI ViewerThe RSSI Viewer lets you scan the 2,4 GHz spectrum.
Serial TerminalThis is a terminal emulator that can be used alongside other nRF Connect for Desktop applications as it allows COM Port sharing.
Toolchain ManagerManage nRF Connect SDK and toolchain versions on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Deprecated: does not support nRF Connect SDK v3.0.0 and later. Use nRF Connect for Visual Studio or command line instead.
Automatic Updates
All nRF Connect for Desktop apps
Bluetooth LE
Cellular
Power Management
Power Measurement
Toolchain Management
nRF Connect for Desktop and Power Profiler Kit
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