What are HijelHID_BLEKeyboard and HijelHID_BLEMouse?

ESP32 Arduino libraries for BLE HID keyboard/mouse, wrapping NimBLE for low-power, cross-platform use.

Do BLE HID libraries work on Windows 11 and iOS?

Yes, tested on Windows 11, iOS 16+, plus Android, macOS, Linux — full emulation or real devices.

How much power do these ESP32 BLE libraries save?

Radio shuts off idle, pairs with deep sleep for microamp draws — up to 48h on a CR2032.

ESP32's New BLE HID Libraries: Cross-Platform Keyboard and Mouse Emulation Done Right

An ESP32 humming quietly in your pocket, masquerading as a wireless keyboard for your iPhone. These new open-source BLE HID libraries make that dead simple — and power-efficient.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

ESP32 board emulating BLE keyboard connected to laptop and phone

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Battle-tested across all major platforms: iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux. 𝕏
Ultra-low power with radio shutdown and ESP32 sleep integration — ideal for battery projects. 𝕏
Fills key gap in open-source BLE HID, poised to spark custom device boom like early USB libs. 𝕏

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