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Top Android WiFi Libraries

Top Android WiFi Libraries.

Introduction​

WiFi is an essential feature in many Android applications, enabling connectivity to wireless networks for various purposes. To simplify the implementation of WiFi-related functionality, several libraries have been developed, providing developers with pre-built solutions and APIs. These libraries offer features such as scanning for available networks, connecting to specific networks, managing network configurations, and more.

In this tutorial, we will explore the installation and usage of some top Android WiFi libraries. We will cover the following libraries:

  1. Android Wifi Manager
  2. Android Wifi Connecter Library
  3. WifiUtils
  4. Android WiFi ADB

Let's dive into each library's features, installation process, and code examples.

1. Android Wifi Manager​

Android Wifi Manager is a library that simplifies the management of WiFi networks on Android devices. It provides APIs to scan for available networks, connect to specific networks, and manage network configurations.

Installation​

To include the Android Wifi Manager library in your project, add the following dependency to your app-level build.gradle file:

implementation 'com.github.pwittchen:wifi-manager:0.3.0'

Usage​

Here's an example of how you can use the Android Wifi Manager library to scan for available WiFi networks:

val wifiManager = WifiManagerCompat.createInstance(context)
val wifiScanResultList = wifiManager.scanNetworks()

for (scanResult in wifiScanResultList) {
    Log.d("WiFiNetwork", "SSID: ${scanResult.SSID}, BSSID: ${scanResult.BSSID}")
}

For more information and usage examples, you can visit the Android Wifi Manager GitHub repository.

2. Android Wifi Connecter Library​

The Android Wifi Connecter Library simplifies the process of connecting to WiFi networks programmatically. It provides a straightforward API to connect to a specific network with a given SSID and password.

Installation​

To include the Android Wifi Connecter Library in your project, add the following dependency to your app-level build.gradle file:

implementation 'com.farproc:wifi-connecter:1.0.1'

Usage​

Here's an example of how you can use the Android Wifi Connecter Library to connect to a WiFi network:

val wifiConfiguration = WifiConfiguration()
wifiConfiguration.SSID = "\"YourNetworkSSID\""
wifiConfiguration.preSharedKey = "\"YourNetworkPassword\""

val wifiConnecter = WifiConnecter(context)
wifiConnecter.connect(wifiConfiguration) { isSuccess ->
    if (isSuccess) {
        Log.d("WiFiConnect", "Connected to WiFi network")
    } else {
        Log.d("WiFiConnect", "Failed to connect to WiFi network")
    }
}

For more information and usage examples, you can visit the Android Wifi Connecter Library GitHub repository.

3. WifiUtils​

WifiUtils is a library that provides a set of utility methods for managing WiFi networks on Android. It offers functionalities such as enabling and disabling WiFi, getting the current WiFi state, and connecting to specific networks.

Installation​

To include the WifiUtils library in your project, add the following dependency to your app-level build.gradle file:

implementation 'com.thanosfisherman.wifiutils:wifiutils:1.6.8'

Usage​

Here's an example of how you can use the WifiUtils library to connect to a WiFi network:

WifiUtils.withContext(applicationContext)
    .connectWith("YourNetworkSSID", "YourNetworkPassword")
    .onConnectionResult { isSuccess ->
        if (isSuccess) {
            Log.d("WiFiConnect", "Connected to WiFi network")
        } else {
            Log.d("WiFiConnect", "Failed to connect to WiFi network")
        }
    }
    .start()

For more information and usage examples, you can visit the WifiUtils GitHub repository.

4. Android WiFi ADB​

Android WiFi ADB is a library that allows you to debug your Android applications over a WiFi connection. It eliminates the need for a USB cable and enables wireless debugging.

Installation​

To include the Android WiFi ADB library in your project, add the following dependency to your app-level build.gradle file:

implementation 'com.github.pedrovgs:wifiadb:1.3.0'

Usage​

To enable WiFi ADB, you can use the following code:

WifiADB.enableWiFiADB(context)

For more information and usage examples, you can visit the Android WiFi ADB GitHub repository.

Additional Libraries​

Here are a few more Android WiFi libraries that you may find useful:

Feel free to explore these libraries based on your specific requirements.

That concludes our tutorial on the features and installation of top Android WiFi libraries. I hope you find this information helpful in implementing WiFi functionality in your Android applications.