nRF Connect Serial Terminal v1.0.1 or later

Getting started

Connect the device to your computer using a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector.

  1. Click Select Device.
    The name and serial number of Nordic Semiconductor devices attached to your computer are displayed.
    Figure 1. Select Device window
    Serial Terminal Select Device view
    Note: Depending on the application firmware on the device, you might see J-Link in place of the product name.
  2. Click the device you want to use.
    If the device has more than one port, Serial Terminal selects the serial port with the lowest virtual serial port index, see Selecting a serial port. You are free to select another serial port.
  3. Click Connect to port to connect to the selected serial port and, optionally, reset the device.

    Depending on the application firmware running on the device, you might see logging output.

    You can view information on the device's connection status and settings in the Serial Terminal LOG view.

    The next time this device is used, Serial Terminal selects the last connected serial port and attempts to connect to that port again if AUTO RECONNECT is enabled.

  4. Select Shell or Line Mode depending on the device's capabilities.
    See Serial Terminal configuration for more information.
  5. Send a command to the device by typing or pasting it at the top of the terminal window and pressing enter or choosing Send when in Line mode