Bluetooth LAN between smartphones? One-to-many phone connections?

Question

I've done a little research but haven't started writing any tests yet.

Looking for confirmation or details around whether or not multiple smartphones are capable of creating a network amongst themselves via Bluetooth.

• Can 6 iPhones connect to each other and communicate?
• If so, are Windows 8, Lollipop, iOS7 up to date the same way? I read that Android KitKat wasn't able to be host/client, but the new Lollipop is capable.

If Phone #1 decides to be server, can it have a one-to-many relationship with other phones and talk to them individually?

If that's not possible, can they be connected in series where each one is a server/client?

If none of these are possible, what are available options other than using the internet?

Thanks guys!

Answer 1

In a bluetooth network configured as a piconet, one device can communicate with up to 7 other devices simultaneously. Take a look here for a brief explanation.

On the theoretical side your are fine ;)