# ESP32-S3 BLE iOS Media Controller ## Overview https://youtu.be/R0xh_78MTfQ ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/131/461/medium800thumb/lcds___displays_guide-loop.jpg?1721667156) Build a BLE media controller for your iOS device with a 3.5in TFT touch screen and a Feather ESP32-S3 running CircuitPython. You can display your iOS media audio track and album information directly on the display. ## Touch Controller You can control your media playback with buttons on the touch screen. Play/pause, change tracks, shuffle, repeat or adjust volume with a simple tap.   ![lcds___displays_hero-iPhone.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/131/430/medium640/lcds___displays_hero-iPhone.jpg?1721658827) ## ESP32-S3 BLE with CircuitPython CircuitPython 9.1.0 introduces [Bluetooth connectivity for Espressif chips (ESP32 and ESP32-S3)](https://blog.adafruit.com/2024/07/10/circuitpython-9-1-0-released/). This project utilities BLE libraries for CircuitPython to connect and pair with iOS devices. Media controls allow you to play, pause, skip tracks and adjust volume on your iOS devices. ![lcds___displays_hero-stand-ESP32.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/131/432/medium640/lcds___displays_hero-stand-ESP32.jpg?1721658969) ## Desktop Stand 3D print a stand for the 3.5in TFT display. Use M2.5 nylon hardware to secure the display to the 3D printed stand. ![lcds___displays_hero-stand-angle.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/131/431/medium640/lcds___displays_hero-stand-angle.jpg?1721658899) ## Parts ### Adafruit ESP32-S3 Feather with STEMMA QT / Qwiic [Adafruit ESP32-S3 Feather with STEMMA QT / Qwiic](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5323) The ESP32-S3 has arrived in Feather format - and what a great way to get started with this powerful new chip from Espressif! With dual 240 MHz cores, WiFi and BLE support, and native USB, this Feather is great for powering your IoT projects. That's right - it's the new... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5323) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5323/guides) ![Angled shot of rectangular microcontroller.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5323-06.jpg) ### Adafruit TFT FeatherWing - 3.5" 480x320 Touchscreen for Feathers [Adafruit TFT FeatherWing - 3.5" 480x320 Touchscreen for Feathers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651) Spice up your Feather project with a beautiful 3.5" touchscreen display shield with built in microSD card socket. This TFT display is 3.5" diagonal with a bright 6 white-LED backlight. You get a massive 480x320 pixels with individual 16-bit color pixel control. It has way more... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3651/guides) ![Overhead shot of a Black woman's hands with a blue and pinkish-red manicure drawing a heart on a touchscreen breakout.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3651-05.jpg) ### Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread [Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299) Totaling 380 pieces, this **M2.5 Screw Set**  is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3299/guides) ![Black Nylon Screw and Stand-off Set with M2.5 Threads, kit box](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/3299-00.jpg) ### Pink and Purple Woven USB A to USB C Cable - 1 meter long [Pink and Purple Woven USB A to USB C Cable - 1 meter long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5153) This cable is not only super-fashionable, with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern, it's also made for USB C for our modernized breakout boards, Feathers, and more.  [If you want something just like it but for Micro B, we...](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4111) Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5153) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5153/guides) ![Angled shot of coiled pink and purple USB cable with USB A and USB C connectors.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/5153-02.jpg) - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/esp32-s3-ble-ios-media-controller/circuitpython.md) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit ESP32-S3 Feather with STEMMA QT / Qwiic [Adafruit ESP32-S3 Feather with STEMMA QT / Qwiic](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5323) The ESP32-S3 has arrived in Feather format - and what a great way to get started with this powerful new chip from Espressif! With dual 240 MHz cores, WiFi and BLE support, and native USB, this Feather is great for powering your IoT projects. That's right - it's the new... Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5323) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5323/guides) ### Adafruit TFT FeatherWing - 3.5" 480x320 Touchscreen for Feathers [Adafruit TFT FeatherWing - 3.5" 480x320 Touchscreen for Feathers](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651) Spice up your Feather project with a beautiful 3.5" touchscreen display shield with built in microSD card socket. This TFT display is 3.5" diagonal with a bright 6 white-LED backlight. You get a massive 480x320 pixels with individual 16-bit color pixel control. It has way more... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3651) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3651/guides) ### Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread [Black Nylon Machine Screw and Stand-off Set – M2.5 Thread](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299) Totaling 380 pieces, this **M2.5 Screw Set**  is a must-have for your workstation. You'll have enough screws, nuts, and hex standoffs to fuel your maker tendencies for days on end! M2.5 size screws fit almost all of the Adafruit breakout/dev board mounting holes... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3299) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3299/guides) ### Pink and Purple Woven USB A to USB C Cable - 1 meter long [Pink and Purple Woven USB A to USB C Cable - 1 meter long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5153) This cable is not only super-fashionable, with a woven pink and purple Blinka-like pattern, it's also made for USB C for our modernized breakout boards, Feathers, and more.  [If you want something just like it but for Micro B, we...](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4111) Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/5153) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/5153/guides) ## Related Guides - [Adafruit 3.5" 480x320 TFT FeatherWing](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-3-5-tft-featherwing.md) - [Adafruit ESP32-S3 Feather](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-esp32-s3-feather.md) - [LED Emerald with Circuit Playground Bluefruit](https://learn.adafruit.com/led-emerald-with-circuit-playground.md) - [PyPortal Titano Weather Station](https://learn.adafruit.com/pyportal-titano-weather-station.md) - [Mini VOTE Keyboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/vote-keyboard.md) - [eInk FeatherWing Display Stand](https://learn.adafruit.com/eink-featherwing-display-stand.md) - [Feather Fingerboard](https://learn.adafruit.com/feather-fingerboard.md) - [MP3 Playback in CircuitPython with Lars the Sloth Puppet](https://learn.adafruit.com/mp3-circuitpython-lars.md) - [32x32 Square Pixel Art Animation Display](https://learn.adafruit.com/32x32-square-pixel-display.md) - [HalloWing M4 Animated Eye Candy Bowl](https://learn.adafruit.com/hallowing-m4-candy-bowl.md) - [Metro Minimalist Clock](https://learn.adafruit.com/metro-minimalist-clock.md) - [GEMMA M0 Case](https://learn.adafruit.com/gemma-m0-case.md) - [3D Print Ratcatcher 2 Controller Device](https://learn.adafruit.com/3d-print-ratcatcher-2-controller-device-wand.md) - [Qualia S3 Compass](https://learn.adafruit.com/qualia-s3-compass.md) - [Ambient Color Control Pad](https://learn.adafruit.com/ambient-color-controller.md) - [CircuitPython OLED Watch Clock](https://learn.adafruit.com/circuitpython-oled-watch.md) - [Feather TFT STEMMA Case](https://learn.adafruit.com/feather-tft-stemma-case.md)