Can the XBee 3 modules be switched between the various protocols?

XBee & XBee Gateway XBee - Hardware
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We are looking at using an XBee 3 module in a design. Our primary path is to use ZigBee, but we would like the option of using BLE. Is BLE available on a XB3-24Z8CM-J (a ZigBee protocol device)?

There are statements which suggest I could use the XCTU utility to change the protocols (I assume through a firmware update), so can I “change” a ZigBee unit into an 802.15.4 unit? (The 802.15.4 does describe having BLE available via a software command.)

Also, if we do get a “PRO” version with the transmit higher power, can it be operated at the lower power without a substantial increase in current?

Thanks

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Yes you can switch between the Digi Mesh, Zigbee and 802.15.4 firmware versions.

Yes, all three firmware protocol options do support the use of the BLE interface in the XBee 3 product.

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