# Simplelink Starter

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ti.ble.simplelinkstarter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ti.ble.simplelinkstarter)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ti.ble.simplelinkstarter`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Texas Instruments Incorporated
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 20,297
- **Rating:** 2.42 / 5 (65 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.14.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-10
- **First published:** 2016-05-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ti.ble.simplelinkstarter)
- **Website:** [http://www.ti.com](http://www.ti.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ti.com/privacy](http://www.ti.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #438,279 — Overall

## Review summary

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)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ti.ble.simplelinkstarter)