rpi3-wifi-conf

A simple Python script to configure wifi over bluetooth for a Raspberry Pi 3

Use this Android application to send wifi config details to the Pi.

Setup

1. Install bluez (Python bluetooth library):

    sudo apt-get install python-bluez
   

2. Start the bluetooth daemon in compatibility mode, edit /etc/systemd/system/dbus-org.bluez.service, and modify the ExecStart param:

    ExecStart=/usr/lib/bluetooth/bluetoothd -C
   

3. Load serial port profile:

    sudo sdptool add SP
   

4. Restart your Pi:

    sudo reboot
   

5. Pair your phone with your Raspberry Pi. Turn your phone's bluetooth on. On your Pi:

    bluetoothctl
    power on
    discoverable on
    scan on
   

Your phone will appear in the list of available deivces. Take note of the address of your phone.

    trust <PHONE_ADDRESS>
    pair <PHONE_ADDRESS>

Accept the pin, and exit bluetooth ctl:

    quit

Running the script

Make script executable:

chmod +x run.py

To run:

sudo ./run.py

To run on startup, edit /etc/rc.local and add:

(sleep 10;/path/to/script/./run.py)&