Bluetooth GATT Service Reference
Device Information (0x180A)
This service exposes manufacturer information about a device. The Device Information Service is instantiated as a Primary Service. Only one instance of the Device Information Service is exposed on a device.
Quick Summary
No fixed value payload is declared in this XML; this entry defines metadata and profile structure. This page is generated from official GATT XML and presented as implementation-ready guidance.
At a Glance
Key reference details for BLE implementation, interoperability testing, and AI-assisted troubleshooting.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Device Information |
| UUID | 0x180A |
| Type | org.bluetooth.service.device_information |
| XML Root | Service |
| Source File | org.bluetooth.service.device_information.xml |
| Field Count | 0 |
Characteristic List
Characteristics declared by this service profile entry.
| Characteristic | Type | Requirement | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Name String | org.bluetooth.characteristic.manufacturer_name_string | Optional | Read |
| Model Number String | org.bluetooth.characteristic.model_number_string | Optional | Read |
| Serial Number String | org.bluetooth.characteristic.serial_number_string | Optional | Read |
| Hardware Revision String | org.bluetooth.characteristic.hardware_revision_string | Optional | Read |
| Firmware Revision String | org.bluetooth.characteristic.firmware_revision_string | Optional | Read |
| Software Revision String | org.bluetooth.characteristic.software_revision_string | Optional | Read |
| System ID | org.bluetooth.characteristic.system_id | Optional | Read |
| IEEE 11073-20601 Regulatory Certification Data List | org.bluetooth.characteristic.ieee_11073-20601_regulatory_certification_data_list | Optional | Read |
| PnP ID | org.bluetooth.characteristic.pnp_id | Optional | Read |
Use Cases and Integration Notes
Service Discovery
Use this definition to validate discovered services and expected characteristics during BLE onboarding.
Profile Compliance
Cross-check required characteristics and properties for conformance and QA automation.
App Capability Gating
Drive feature availability in apps based on whether service-level requirements are present.
Implementation Checklist
- Validate the service UUID during discovery before reading characteristic metadata.
- Ensure mandatory characteristics exist and expose expected properties.
- Map declaration data to app feature flags before attempting writes/subscriptions.
- Record mismatches between firmware tables and expected profile definitions in logs.
Dependencies
- This service is not dependent upon any other services.
FAQ
What is Device Information in Bluetooth GATT?
Device Information is defined as a Bluetooth GATT service entry with type org.bluetooth.service.device_information and UUID 0x180A.
What UUID identifies Device Information?
The UUID for Device Information is 0x180A.
How should I parse Device Information?
Parse the structure and requirements from the XML definition, then enforce format/requirement rules in your BLE stack.
Where does this definition come from?
This page is generated from the Bluetooth SIG mirror XML in the oesmith/gatt-xml repository.
How does this page support BLE implementation?
The page combines structured tables, practical Q&A, and JSON-LD metadata to help teams validate integrations and troubleshoot consistently.