Simplelink Starter

Name: Simplelink Starter
Rating: 2.4166667 (65 reviews)
Author: Texas Instruments Incorporated

By: Texas Instruments Incorporated App

This app connects all your Simplelink(TM) Sensortags and Launchpads.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

20,297 ▲ 1

Data as of 2026-10-08

Rating:

2.42

(65)

Version:

5.14.0

Last updated: 2022-10-10

Ranking

#436,932 ▼ 2,084

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Simplelink Starter is a versatile Chrome extension that seamlessly connects your Simplelink(TM) Sensortags and Launchpads to your smartphone and the cloud. Utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and WiFi, it ensures reliable and efficient communication between devices. This extension supports Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrades across all development platforms, simplifying device maintenance and updates.

Cloud connectivity options include MQTT protocol compatibility to any cloud service as well as integration with dweet.io, enhancing your IoT deployment flexibility. The latest version introduces support for Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh, enabling robust, large-scale device networks. Overall, Simplelink Starter streamlines sensor connectivity and management for developers and users working with Simplelink hardware.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Developer Tools

By:

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Downloads:

20,297 1

Rating:

2.42

(65)

Version:

5.14.0 Last updated: 2022-10-10

Creation date:

2016-05-27

Publisher country:

Email:

ol*****@ti.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-08

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Developed by:: Texas Instruments Incorporated
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ti.ble.simplelinkstarter
Email:: ol*****@ti.com
Website:: http://www.ti.com

User Reviews

Users report frequent crashes and major issues with BLE device scanning where devices appear briefly or not at all, making it impossible to select devices. The app UI is often unresponsive, and these problems have been exacerbated by recent updates. While some functionality returns after manual device pairing in system Bluetooth settings, the overall experience is poor on Android. The iOS version reportedly works better. Users also mention loss of custom MQTT server configuration, though it appears fixed in newer versions.

Pros

App previously worked well before recent updates
App functions properly after manually pairing device via system Bluetooth settings
iOS version of the app works without these issues

Cons

App crashes frequently on launch and during use
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) device scanning is unreliable, showing devices briefly or not at all
The app UI is unresponsive and device selection is often impossible
Latest updates have caused scanning and connection issues that did not exist before
Lack of ability to use custom MQTT servers in recent versions (although fixed in an update)