By:- Diksha Saxena (Guest Blogger)
“What is Handset Bluetooth testing?” This is a very common interview question for handset testing. First let us see what is “Bluetooth”.
Bluetooth:- It is an wireless protocol for exchanging data from fixed and mobile devices over a short distance.
Now that we are clear with the definition of Bluetooth, let’s move on to Bluetooth testing of mobile/handheld devices.
Today all mobiles have this feature and following pointers must be kept in mind while doing Bluetooth testing.
- Initially check the visibility of the device to others while trying to search your device (Master)
- Try to pair with device.
- Change the visibility time (Ex: On, 1min, 3 min etc)
- Rename the device (Slave)and try to pair with same (Master)device and check for the name update in Master
- Transfer of files from Master to slave and slave to master
- Connect the call via BT headset
- Try to pair with maximum devices allowed to pair.
- Try to share the files with all the maximum paired devices at a time
- Check that BT can be invoked from Multimedia applications while trying to send the media/files
- Try to send the contact via BT
I think this small information will help you all up to certain extent.
March 11, 2010 at 2:39 pm
yes, it was very helpful….
April 22, 2010 at 9:23 am
I would like to add some more test cases for the Handset Bluetooth testing.
1. Listen to music via mono BT headset and also on stereo BT headset.
2. check the throughput of BT. Eg: transferring 1mb in 1 min or by using some small apps on the device.
3. Connect the bluetooth car kit and check whether the car kit can read all your phone contacts and listen to your commands.
4. Try to send the Calender note (Vcal) via BT.
5. Try the DUN (Dial Up Network) connection to the PC via BT.
6. Try to send the Music/Image/Video files via BT and check whether the transferred files can save on phone/memory card and play properly.
7. Bluetooth range testing.
8. Try to print the images or text files in BT printer via BT.
Thanks,
Jayaprakash MK
April 22, 2010 at 11:38 am
Nice points Jayprakash!
April 22, 2010 at 12:09 pm
The BT car kit connects to your vehicle’s audio system and provides the hands-free features and also provides high quality voice conversations.
It can read the phonebook names(contacts) to provide quick access to your contact numbers.
It can also connects to stereo speakers on your car and capable of playing the MP3 files stored on your mobile phone via BT.
It can process your voice commands like. DIAL, RECIEVE, READ SMS, READ PHONEBOOK.
Example : Parrot MK 6000 BT carkit.
November 4, 2011 at 1:48 am
- check the affect on the battery while blue is enabled
-sitting idle
– during call
– media playback, etc
November 4, 2011 at 9:00 am
true!
November 8, 2011 at 12:53 pm
You can also test playing Games or use Applications that allow pair connection via Bluetooth.
March 3, 2012 at 5:51 am
I was not knowing about bluetooth handset testing. By reading this post I get to know about this.
April 13, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Today all mobiles have this feature and following pointers must be kept in mind while doing .
1. Initially check the visibility of the device to others while trying to search your device (Master)
2. Try to pair with device.
3. Change the visibility time (Ex: On, 1min, 3 min etc)
4. Rename the device (Slave)and try to pair with same (Master)device and check for the name update in Master
5. Transfer of files from Master to slave and slave to master
6. Connect the call via BT headset
7. Try to pair with maximum devices allowed to pair.
8. Try to share the files with all the maximum paired devices at a time
9. Check that BT can be invoked from Multimedia applications while trying to send the media/files
10. Try to send the contact via BT