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The command "hcitool lp" is used to display the Bluetooth low energy (LE) features supported by a Bluetooth device.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "hcitool": This is a Linux command-line tool used for Bluetooth device configuration and management.
  • "lp": It is short for "low power" and denotes Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) features.

When you execute the command "hcitool lp", it sends a request to the Bluetooth device to provide information about its Bluetooth Low Energy capabilities. The response will contain details such as the supported LE features, advertising and scanning parameters, and other relevant information related to Bluetooth Low Energy technology.

This command helps in determining if a Bluetooth device supports Bluetooth Low Energy, which is crucial for developing applications or interacting with other devices that use low power Bluetooth technology.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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