Designing and Implementing a Web Application for Bluetooth Mesh Device Provisioning and User Management

Abstract: As technology progresses, it seems to become increasingly inevitable for everyday objects in our homes to incorporate advanced features, to increase functionality, convenience, and energy management. This master’s thesis presents the continuation of a Bluetooth lighting system, aiming to develop a comprehensive website solution for handling the provisioning and configuration of Bluetooth Mesh devices. Bluetooth Mesh is one of the latest features of Bluetooth, which connects devices into a mesh network, allowing messages to be received and relayed by each device, offering a reliable and scalable network that can cover large areas. This thesis focuses on implementing a user-friendly web-based platform that simplifies the setup and management of Bluetooth Mesh networks. The website development process encompassed several stages, including systems specifications, system design, implementation, and evaluation. The project uses well-established web development frameworks, such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, to create an intuitive and responsive user interface. The website integrates with Bluetooth Mesh devices using standardized protocols, allowing for device discovery, provisioning, and configuration. The devices in question are custom-built circuit boards that, through the website, are included in a mesh network and can, with either the rising or setting of the sun or the change of a simple switch, turn on and off an E27 lightbulb.