Wireless communication is paramount and Bluetooth provides a cheap, reliable and a safe way to transfer your data. It is no wonder that most projects these days use a Bluetooth module so we decided to make our top 10 list of best Bluetooth modules. So check out this list and let us know your favourite bluetooth module.
HC-06(9$)
HC series is one of the most popular series of ICs with hobbyists and engineers.HC-06 is very easy to setup with an Arduino board and is ideal if you want to make your Arduino communicate with a smartphone.
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HC-05(8$)
A cousin to HC-06, the two IC’s are cheap and easily available.This IC has a range of 9 meters and is useful for communication between 2 Arduino boards.
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RioRand® Bluetooth 4.0 BLE Low Energy/Power RF SOC Transceiver Smart(13$)
Powered by RioRand Advanced Technology this module can be externally controlled via simple ASCII AT commands over the UART. The range for this device is boasted by the manufacturer to be 70 meters.
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XS3868 Bluetooth Stereo Audio Module(5$)
At 5$, this module is incredibly cheap. iPhones and Android devices connect very easily with this as well. The small size of this module is also a plus.
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AIRETOS AEH-AR9462-LC Combo WiFi & Bluetooth 4.0 module(20$)
This module also contains WiFi capabilities. You can setup Dual Band (DB) 2.4Ghz + 5 GHz wireless connection up to 300Mbps.
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Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy – BLE Mini(30$)
This is one of the high-class modules out there. It can easily connect to iPhone and even has an open source SDK by Red Bear Company.
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JY-MCU Module(7.30$)
This module functions a lot like the HC series. This can cover a distant of 9 meters and what makes it so accessible is an abundant online community.
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Shield Bluetooth with RN-42(32$)
The shield has a stackable design and works for a range of maximum 20 meters (65ft). The board is far more durable and can be used extensively in high power applications.
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2pcs nRF24L01+ 2.4GHz Wireless Transceiver Arduino Compatible(6$)
One of the popular choices online.Pins are protected in anti-static foam and modules are in resealable packaging with Addicore nRF24L01+ product information card.Arduino and Raspberry Pi compatible.
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Bluefruit EZ-Link(38$)
This is one of the best Bluetooth modules out there. With the range of up to 32 feet, the bluetooth module doesn’t need additional software or custom hardware to communicate wirelessly.
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