Observed arrival · 2026-09-30

Pairble makes the box QR code the Wi-Fi setup guide

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An open-source onboarding tool for connected devices: scan a QR code, choose a reachable network, and send its password from a phone over encrypted Bluetooth.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-30 issue.

For: Makers integrating Wi-Fi into connected devices
Worth noticing: The device reports only networks it can actually reach before the user enters a password.

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The sequence shown is camera scan, Bluetooth discovery, a scan initiated by the device, network selection, and confirmation that the device is online. The listed hardware includes ESP32, C2, C3, C5, C6, and S3, with ESP-IDF 5.1+ as the stated software requirement. The page says additional chips and platforms are planned.

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