From 22086a7ed23f139720d063d65fc8f6d6a5b453d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: GUVWAF Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2024 20:33:14 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Client apps support other connection types than Bluetooth --- docs/about/overview/index.mdx | 2 +- docs/software/android/installation.mdx | 2 +- docs/software/android/usage.mdx | 2 +- 3 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/about/overview/index.mdx b/docs/about/overview/index.mdx index cdc4d6d9..ef4ffb42 100644 --- a/docs/about/overview/index.mdx +++ b/docs/about/overview/index.mdx @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ description: "Discover the basics of Meshtastic's operation, from sending messag ## How it works -When you send a message on your Meshtastic companion app, it is relayed to the radio using Bluetooth. That message is then broadcasted by the radio. If it hasn't received a confirmation from any other device after a certain timeout, it will retransmit the message up to three times. +When you send a message on your Meshtastic companion app, it is relayed to the radio using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi/Ethernet or serial connection. That message is then broadcasted by the radio. If it hasn't received a confirmation from any other device after a certain timeout, it will retransmit the message up to three times. When a receiving radio captures a packet, it checks to see if it has heard that message before. If it has it ignores the message. If it hasn't heard the message, it will rebroadcast it. diff --git a/docs/software/android/installation.mdx b/docs/software/android/installation.mdx index 644b27a2..b12557e5 100644 --- a/docs/software/android/installation.mdx +++ b/docs/software/android/installation.mdx @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ sidebar_position: 1 ## Installation Methods -Our Android application is available on our F-Droid repo and Google Play Store. This allows you to connect to your Meshtastic device from your Android phone. +Our Android application is available on our F-Droid repo and Google Play Store. This allows you to connect to your Meshtastic device from your Android phone via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (if on the same network) or USB On-The-Go (OTG). The minimum Android version is 5.0 (Lollipop 2014, first BLE support), however Android 6 (Marshmallow 2015) is recommended as Bluetooth is more stable. diff --git a/docs/software/android/usage.mdx b/docs/software/android/usage.mdx index d35815b4..76379c60 100644 --- a/docs/software/android/usage.mdx +++ b/docs/software/android/usage.mdx @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ You will need a device with Meshtastic installed to go any further. See the [get [![Search for devices](/img/android/android-settings-none-c.webp)](/img/android/android-settings-none.webp) -To find devices to connect via Bluetooth click the "+" button on the bottom right corner. +To find devices to connect via Bluetooth click the "+" button on the bottom right corner. Devices connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet using the same network as your phone should be found automatically, or can be manually selected by entering its IP address. If you connect the device via USB OTG to your phone, it will be found automatically. [![Device available to select](/img/android/android-settings-connect-sm.webp)](/img/android/android-settings-connect.webp)