Honeywell DEX Wireless Adapter Retired — B1Dex Replacement
Honeywell Has Formally Retired
their DEX Wireless Adapter.
B1Dex is the Direct Replacement.
The Migration Challenge: Hardware and Software
Honeywell positioned their DEX Wireless Adapter as a complete ecosystem — hardware, SDK, Toolkit, and Storefront application. Replacing the device requires addressing both components.
Sourcing a Production-Ready Replacement Device
The DEX-BLE-10 is no longer available for order. B1Dex is the direct replacement.
Updating App Code Built on the Honeywell DEX BLE SDK
Apps built on that SDK contain NFC-specific code that does not apply to standard BLE adapters. The migration is a targeted BLE swap — not a full rewrite.
A Direct Replacement for the DEX Wireless Adapter
Fast BLE Connections
Invoice transfer in under 10 seconds over Bluetooth LE. No NFC tap required — the driver opens the app, selects the device by serial number, and data transfers.
Rechargeable, All-Day Battery
Built-in rechargeable battery. No disposable batteries, no mid-route failures. Charges via standard USB.
5-Year Warranty, Included
Every unit ships with a 5-year warranty. No service contract required. Predictable hardware costs for the full lifecycle of your fleet.
Rugged Field Hardware
Designed for daily DSD environments — drop-resistant, compact form factor, built to operate reliably across warehouses and store floors.
Android and iOS Support
Compatible with Android and iOS handhelds including Honeywell CN80, CT40, CT60, Zebra TC and MC series. No new handheld hardware required.
Open BLE — No SDK Lock-In
B1Dex uses standard Bluetooth LE GATT protocol. Full UUID documentation is provided. No proprietary complex SDK dependency.
The Official Retirement Timeline for SKU: DEX-BLE-10
On January 14, 2025, Honeywell issued Product Retirement Notice PRN 24-30, formally announcing the end of sales for the DEX Wireless Adapter. The notice covers both the adapter and its accessories.
EOL Timeline of SKU: DEX‑BLE‑10
| Stock Rotation Request | April 4, 2025 — Honeywell will not accept requests for stock rotations after this date |
| Stock Rotation Return | April 25, 2025 — Honeywell must receive all final stock rotated units by this date |
| Last Time Buy | June 15, 2025 — Honeywell will not accept hardware orders after this date |
| Last Time Ship | July 15, 2025 — Honeywell will not ship products after this date |
| Last Contract Sale | October 15, 2025 — Honeywell will not accept new service contracts after this date |
| End of Hardware Service | December 31, 2028 — No spare parts, rentals, or hardware maintenance after this date |
| End of Technical Support | December 31, 2028 — Honeywell will not offer technical support after this date |
Accessories also retired: PRN 24-30 separately retires the DEX-10-BATTERY and USB-WALL-CHARGER-U under the same notice.
DEX Wireless Adapter vs. B1Dex
| Honeywell DEX-BLE-10 | B1Dex by Block One | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Retired — Last Time Ship July 15, 2025 | In Stock — Ships immediately |
| Manufacturer Recommendation | PRN 24-30: "Recommended Migration Models: N/A" | Direct replacement for DSD operations |
| Connection Method | NFC tap to initiate BLE — NFC-capable handheld required | Direct BLE scan — no NFC required |
| SDK | Proprietary Honeywell DEX BLE SDK — NFC pairing code in app | Open BLE GATT — documented UUIDs, no proprietary dependency |
| Spare Parts | Also retired — DEX-10-BATTERY EOL July 2028 | Standard USB charging — no proprietary battery required |
| Warranty | Standard — last service contract accepted Oct 15, 2025 | 5-Year Warranty — included on every unit |
| Technical Support | Ends Dec 31, 2028 | Active — ongoing support and development |
| OS Support | Android 7.1+ | Android and iOS |
| Connection Speed | Varies — NFC tap + BLE negotiation | Sub-10 Seconds — full DEX transmission |
| DEX Data (EDI X12) | Passthrough — times out at delivery transmission | Passthrough — always available, no timeout limitations |
Replacing the Honeywell DEX BLE SDK
Easy Honeywell DEX BLE SDK transition, just three steps and migration is complete.
B1Dex uses standard BLE. The migration is three targeted changes to the connection layer. Your EDI X12 data handling is unchanged.
Remove NFC initialization
Add BLE device scan
Swap the callback
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Travis from Block One will follow up with the right migration guide for your platform. Questions? Reach out at travis@blockone.com.