Connecting via Wi-Fi to Communicate
WifiNanScan, an app launched by Google, has several use cases to take advantage of. As reported by 9to5google, the WifiNanScan can let users scan for nearby supported devices and add them to its network without any connection. This means, connecting to a nearby device now doesn’t need active Bluetooth or internet connectivity. This service is based on Wi-Fi Aware, also known as the Neighbor Awareness Networking (NAN). As Google said, It’s powerful to offer connectivity ranges farther than the current Bluetooth range. Available for Android devices running on Android 8 Oreo and above, this new app based on Wi-Fi Aware protocol can be used for transferring large files, quick communication tracking the traffic nearby. This app is meant for researchers, developers, and device OEMs, who can embed this technology in their services/devices to connect to nearby devices easily and communicate. The WifiNanScan app is available in Playstore to try for free.
