nRF Blinky
nRF Blinky

nRF Blinky

Tools

| Nordic Semiconductor ASA

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: July 23, 2025

Run nRF Blinky on PC or Mac

Get freedom from your phone’s obvious limitations. Use nRF Blinky, made by Nordic Semiconductor ASA, a Tools app on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, and level up your experience.

About the App

Just getting started with Bluetooth Low Energy? nRF Blinky makes it easy to take those first steps. Designed with beginners in mind, this handy little tool lets you connect to supported Nordic Semiconductor hardware and start experimenting, without all the complicated setup. Whether you’re curious about how Bluetooth LE works, or you want a simple way to see your commands at work, nRF Blinky is straightforward and friendly. You can even use it on your PC with BlueStacks if you want a bigger view.

App Features

  • Quick Bluetooth LE Device Scanning
    Jump right in—search for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices, like compatible nRF5 DK boards. See what’s around and connect in a snap.

  • Easy Connect & Control
    Once you’ve found your board, pair up instantly. From there, you can toggle LED 1 on your developer kit right from your screen, making it simple to see your commands in action.

  • Real-Time Button Event Updates
    Ever wondered what happens when you press a button on your board? Watch Button 1 events pop up in the app, so you get instant feedback with every click.

  • Minimal Permissions, No Privacy Surprises
    All you need is location access so the app can find devices—don’t worry, your location info isn’t stored or shared. It’s just a part of how Android handles Bluetooth LE scanning.

  • Great for Learning and Testing
    Perfect if you’re just getting into Bluetooth LE, or you want a no-fuss way to try out the Nordic Semiconductor’s LED Button Service.

  • Runs Smoothly with BlueStacks
    Want to control things from your computer for easier testing or a bigger view? You can use nRF Blinky with BlueStacks for that desktop-friendly setup.

Eager to take your app experience to the next level? Start right away by downloading BlueStacks on your PC or Mac.

How to Download and Run nRF Blinky on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for nRF Blinky in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install nRF Blinky from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install nRF Blinky

  • Click the nRF Blinky icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

nRF Blinky - FAQs

  • How to Run nRF Blinky on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run nRF Blinky on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download nRF Blinky on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are nRF Blinky PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run nRF Blinky on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.