diff --git a/.idea/sshConfigs.xml b/.idea/sshConfigs.xml
index 4b7cf3b7..1049ac43 100644
--- a/.idea/sshConfigs.xml
+++ b/.idea/sshConfigs.xml
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 <project version="4">
   <component name="SshConfigs">
     <configs>
-      <sshConfig authType="PASSWORD" connectionConfig="{&quot;hostKeyVerifier&quot;:{&quot;hashKnownHosts&quot;:true},&quot;serverAliveInterval&quot;:300}" host="pwnagotchi.local" id="8b69df7d-cec5-421f-8edf-53ed6233f6b6" port="22" customName="pwnagotchi" nameFormat="CUSTOM" username="pi" useOpenSSHConfig="true">
+      <sshConfig authType="PASSWORD" connectionConfig="{&quot;hostKeyVerifier&quot;:{&quot;hashKnownHosts&quot;:true,&quot;stringHostKeyChecking&quot;:&quot;ASK&quot;},&quot;serverAliveInterval&quot;:300}" host="10.12.194.1" id="8b69df7d-cec5-421f-8edf-53ed6233f6b6" port="22" customName="pwnagotchi" nameFormat="CUSTOM" username="pi" useOpenSSHConfig="true">
         <option name="customName" value="pwnagotchi" />
       </sshConfig>
     </configs>
diff --git a/.idea/webServers.xml b/.idea/webServers.xml
index 9f7be6a2..67e5ed72 100644
--- a/.idea/webServers.xml
+++ b/.idea/webServers.xml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   <component name="WebServers">
     <option name="servers">
       <webServer id="cf2a1148-a103-4472-a782-7debdc6dabf9" name="pwnagotchi">
-        <fileTransfer accessType="SFTP" host="pwnagotchi.local" port="22" sshConfigId="8b69df7d-cec5-421f-8edf-53ed6233f6b6" sshConfig="pwnagotchi">
+        <fileTransfer accessType="SFTP" host="10.12.194.1" port="22" sshConfigId="8b69df7d-cec5-421f-8edf-53ed6233f6b6" sshConfig="pwnagotchi">
           <advancedOptions>
             <advancedOptions dataProtectionLevel="Private" passiveMode="true" shareSSLContext="true" isUseSudo="true" />
           </advancedOptions>
diff --git a/pwnagotchi/agent.py b/pwnagotchi/agent.py
index ae5f2db3..b4f021e2 100644
--- a/pwnagotchi/agent.py
+++ b/pwnagotchi/agent.py
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ from pwnagotchi.log import LastSession
 from pwnagotchi.bettercap import Client
 from pwnagotchi.mesh.utils import AsyncAdvertiser
 from pwnagotchi.strategy import Strategy
+from pwnagotchi.cache import CacheManager
 
 RECOVERY_DATA_FILE = '/root/.pwnagotchi-recovery'
 
@@ -44,6 +45,9 @@ class Agent(Client, Automata, AsyncAdvertiser):
         # Initialize channel selection strategy (core infrastructure, not optional)
         self._strategy = Strategy(config)
 
+        # Initialize cache manager (core infrastructure, not optional)
+        self._cache = CacheManager(config)
+
         self._access_points = []
         self._last_pwnd = None
         self._history = {}
@@ -138,6 +142,7 @@ class Agent(Client, Automata, AsyncAdvertiser):
         self.set_starting()
         self.start_monitor_mode()
         self.start_event_polling()
+        self.start_cache_cleanup()
         self.start_session_fetcher()
         # print initial stats
         self.next_epoch()
@@ -170,6 +175,8 @@ class Agent(Client, Automata, AsyncAdvertiser):
     def set_access_points(self, aps):
         self._access_points = aps
         plugins.on('wifi_update', self, aps)
+        # Cache APs in core
+        self._cache.on_wifi_update(aps)
         # Update strategy with latest access points
         self._strategy.on_wifi_update(self, aps)
         # Select next channels to scan based on strategy
@@ -183,6 +190,8 @@ class Agent(Client, Automata, AsyncAdvertiser):
         try:
             s = self.session()
             plugins.on("unfiltered_ap_list", self, s['wifi']['aps'])
+            # Cache unfiltered APs
+            self._cache.on_unfiltered_ap_list(s['wifi']['aps'])
             for ap in s['wifi']['aps']:
                 if ap['encryption'] == '' or ap['encryption'] == 'OPEN':
                     continue
@@ -377,6 +386,8 @@ class Agent(Client, Automata, AsyncAdvertiser):
                         "!!! captured new handshake on channel %d, %d dBm: %s (%s) -> %s [%s (%s)] !!!",
                         ap['channel'], ap['rssi'], sta['mac'], sta['vendor'], ap['hostname'], ap['mac'], ap['vendor'])
                     plugins.on('handshake', self, filename, ap, sta)
+                    # Cache AP on handshake
+                    self._cache.on_handshake(filename, ap, sta)
                     self._strategy.on_handshake(self, filename, ap, sta)
                 found_handshake = True
             self._update_handshakes(1 if found_handshake else 0)
@@ -399,6 +410,19 @@ class Agent(Client, Automata, AsyncAdvertiser):
         #_thread.start_new_thread(self._event_poller, (asyncio.get_event_loop(),))
         threading.Thread(target=self._event_poller, args=(asyncio.get_event_loop(),), name="Event Polling", daemon=True).start()
 
+    def _cache_cleanup_loop(self):
+        """Periodic cache cleanup loop"""
+        while True:
+            try:
+                self._cache.periodic_cleanup()
+                time.sleep(30)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logging.debug(f"[agent] Cache cleanup error: {e}")
+
+    def start_cache_cleanup(self):
+        """Start periodic cache cleanup thread"""
+        threading.Thread(target=self._cache_cleanup_loop, name="Cache Cleanup", daemon=True).start()
+
     def is_module_running(self, module):
         s = self.session()
         for m in s['modules']:
@@ -450,6 +474,8 @@ class Agent(Client, Automata, AsyncAdvertiser):
                 self._on_error(ap['mac'], e)
 
             plugins.on('association', self, ap)
+            # Cache AP on association
+            self._cache.on_association(ap)
             self._strategy.on_association(self, ap)
             if throttle > 0:
                 time.sleep(throttle)
@@ -476,6 +502,8 @@ class Agent(Client, Automata, AsyncAdvertiser):
                 self._on_error(sta['mac'], e)
 
             plugins.on('deauthentication', self, ap, sta)
+            # Cache AP on deauthentication
+            self._cache.on_deauthentication(ap, sta)
             self._strategy.on_deauthentication(self, ap, sta)
             if throttle > 0:
                 time.sleep(throttle)
diff --git a/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/__init__.py b/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/__init__.py
index f8c01425..48fbe5a6 100644
--- a/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/__init__.py
+++ b/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/__init__.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 import logging
 import threading
 import time
+import subprocess
 from .device import BluetoothDevice
 from .connection import ConnectionManager
 from .network import NetworkManager
@@ -49,6 +50,11 @@ class BluetoothService:
         self._initialized = False
         self._event_handlers = {}
 
+        # Scan state tracking
+        self._scanning = False
+        self._scan_devices = []
+        self._scan_start_time = None
+
     def start(self):
         """Initialize and start the Bluetooth service."""
         try:
@@ -122,26 +128,52 @@ class BluetoothService:
         return devices[0] if devices else None
 
     def scan_devices(self, duration=30):
-        """Scan for Bluetooth devices."""
+        """Scan for Bluetooth devices and track progress."""
         with self._lock:
             self._status = self.STATE_SCANNING
             self._message = f"Scanning for {duration}s..."
+            self._scanning = True
+            self._scan_devices = []
+            self._scan_start_time = time.time()
 
         try:
             devices = self.connection.scan(duration)
-            self._emit_event("bt:scan_complete", {"devices": devices})
+
+            # Merge final results with what we've collected
             with self._lock:
+                self._scan_devices = devices if devices else self.connection.get_scan_results()
+                self._scanning = False
                 self._status = self.STATE_IDLE
-            return devices
+
+            self._emit_event("bt:scan_complete", {"devices": self._scan_devices})
+            return self._scan_devices
         except Exception as e:
             self.logger.error(f"Scan failed: {e}")
             with self._lock:
+                self._scanning = False
                 self._status = self.STATE_ERROR
                 self._message = f"Scan failed: {e}"
             return []
 
+    def get_scan_progress(self):
+        """Get current scan progress and discovered devices."""
+        with self._lock:
+            # During active scan, also check connection's real-time results
+            scan_devices = self._scan_devices.copy()
+            if self._scanning:
+                # Merge with real-time results from connection
+                real_time_devices = self.connection.get_scan_results()
+                if real_time_devices:
+                    scan_devices = real_time_devices
+
+            return {
+                "scanning": self._scanning,
+                "devices": scan_devices,
+                "elapsed": time.time() - self._scan_start_time if self._scan_start_time else 0,
+            }
+
     def connect(self, mac, name=""):
-        """Initiate connection to a device."""
+        """Initiate full connection to a device with pairing, trusting, NAP, and PAN setup."""
         if not BluetoothDevice.validate_mac(mac):
             self.logger.error(f"Invalid MAC: {mac}")
             return False
@@ -152,38 +184,194 @@ class BluetoothService:
 
         def connect_thread():
             try:
-                # Pair if needed
+                self.logger.info(f"Starting connection to {name} ({mac})...")
+
+                # Check if Bluetooth is responsive
+                if not self.connection.is_responsive():
+                    self.logger.warning("Bluetooth not responsive, attempting restart...")
+                    self.connection.restart_if_needed()
+                    time.sleep(3)
+
+                # Make Pwnagotchi discoverable and pairable
+                self.logger.info("Making Pwnagotchi discoverable...")
+                with self._lock:
+                    self._message = f"Making Pwnagotchi discoverable for {name}..."
+                self.connection._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "discoverable", "on"], capture=True)
+                self.connection._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "pairable", "on"], capture=True)
+                time.sleep(2)
+
+                # Check current pairing status
+                with self._lock:
+                    self._message = f"Checking pairing status with {name}..."
+
                 status = self.connection.get_status(mac)
-                if not status or not status["paired"]:
-                    self.logger.info(f"Pairing with {mac}...")
+
+                # If device is not paired, pair first
+                if not status or not status.get("paired"):
+                    self.logger.info(f"Device not paired. Starting pairing process with {name}...")
                     with self._lock:
                         self._status = self.STATE_PAIRING
-                    self.connection.pair_interactive(mac, name)
-                    with self._lock:
-                        self._status = self.STATE_TRUSTING
-                    self.connection.trust_device(mac)
+                        self._message = f"Pairing with {name}..."
 
-                # Connect NAP
+                    time.sleep(0.5)
+
+                    # Attempt pairing
+                    if not self.connection.pair_interactive(mac, name):
+                        self.logger.error(f"Pairing with {name} failed!")
+                        with self._lock:
+                            self._status = self.STATE_ERROR
+                            self._message = f"Pairing with {name} failed. Did you accept the dialog?"
+                        self._emit_event("bt:connect_failed", {"mac": mac, "error": "Pairing failed"})
+                        return False
+
+                    self.logger.info(f"Pairing with {name} successful!")
+                else:
+                    self.logger.info(f"Device {name} already paired")
+                    with self._lock:
+                        self._message = f"Device {name} already paired ✓"
+
+                # Trust the device
+                self.logger.info(f"Trusting device {name}...")
+                with self._lock:
+                    self._status = self.STATE_TRUSTING
+                    self._message = f"Trusting {name}..."
+                time.sleep(0.5)
+                self.connection.trust_device(mac)
+
+                # Wait for NAP UUID to appear
+                NAP_UUID = "00001116"
+                NAP_WAIT_TIMEOUT = 15
+                self.logger.info(f"Waiting for {name} NAP service to be ready...")
+                with self._lock:
+                    self._message = f"Waiting for {name} to be ready..."
+
+                nap_ready = False
+                nap_wait_start = time.time()
+                while time.time() - nap_wait_start < NAP_WAIT_TIMEOUT:
+                    info = self.connection._run_cmd(
+                        ["bluetoothctl", "info", mac],
+                        capture=True,
+                        timeout=3,
+                    )
+                    if info and NAP_UUID in info:
+                        elapsed = time.time() - nap_wait_start
+                        self.logger.info(f"NAP service ready after {elapsed:.1f}s")
+                        nap_ready = True
+                        break
+                    time.sleep(1)
+
+                if not nap_ready:
+                    self.logger.warning(f"NAP UUID not seen after {NAP_WAIT_TIMEOUT}s - proceeding anyway")
+
+                # Connect to NAP profile
+                self.logger.info("Connecting to NAP profile...")
                 with self._lock:
                     self._status = self.STATE_CONNECTING
-                if self.connection.connect_nap(mac):
-                    time.sleep(self.network.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_MEDIUM)
-                    if self.network.is_pan_active():
-                        with self._lock:
-                            self._status = self.STATE_CONNECTED
-                        self._emit_event("bt:connect_success", {"mac": mac, "name": name})
-                        return True
+                    self._message = "Connecting to NAP profile for internet..."
+                time.sleep(0.5)
 
+                # Try NAP connection with retries
+                nap_connected = False
+                for retry in range(3):
+                    if retry > 0:
+                        self.logger.info(f"Retrying NAP connection (attempt {retry + 1}/3)...")
+                        with self._lock:
+                            self._message = f"NAP retry {retry + 1}/3..."
+                        time.sleep(3)
+
+                    nap_connected = self.connection.connect_nap(mac)
+                    if nap_connected:
+                        break
+                    else:
+                        self.logger.warning(f"NAP attempt {retry + 1} failed")
+                        with self._lock:
+                            self._message = f"NAP attempt {retry + 1}/3 failed..."
+
+                if nap_connected:
+                    self.logger.info("NAP connection successful!")
+
+                    # Check if PAN interface is up
+                    time.sleep(2)
+                    iface = self.network.get_pan_interface()
+                    if iface:
+                        self.logger.info(f"✓ PAN interface active: {iface}")
+
+                        # Setup network with DHCP
+                        self.logger.info(f"Setting up {iface} for DHCP...")
+                        self.network.setup_dhcp(iface)
+
+                        # Wait for interface initialization
+                        self.logger.info("Waiting for interface initialization...")
+                        time.sleep(2)
+
+                        # Setup network with DHCP
+                        if self.network.setup_dhcp(iface):
+                            self.logger.info("✓ Network setup successful")
+                        else:
+                            self.logger.warning("Network setup may have failed, continuing...")
+
+                        # Wait a bit for network to stabilize
+                        time.sleep(2)
+
+                        # Verify internet connectivity
+                        self.logger.info("Checking internet connectivity...")
+                        with self._lock:
+                            self._message = "Verifying internet connection..."
+
+                        if self.network.check_internet_connectivity():
+                            self.logger.info("✓ Internet connectivity verified!")
+
+                            # Get current IP
+                            ip = self.network.get_current_ip()
+                            if ip:
+                                self.logger.info(f"Current IP address: {ip}")
+
+                            with self._lock:
+                                self._status = self.STATE_CONNECTED
+                                self._message = f"✓ Connected! Internet via {iface}"
+
+                            self._emit_event("bt:connect_success", {
+                                "mac": mac,
+                                "name": name,
+                                "ip": ip,
+                                "interface": iface,
+                            })
+                            return True
+                        else:
+                            self.logger.warning("No internet connectivity detected")
+                            # Still report as connected if we have an IP
+                            ip = self.network.get_current_ip()
+                            if ip:
+                                self.logger.info(f"Connected via {iface} but no internet access")
+                                with self._lock:
+                                    self._status = self.STATE_CONNECTED
+                                    self._message = f"Connected via {iface} but no internet access"
+
+                                self._emit_event("bt:connect_success", {
+                                    "mac": mac,
+                                    "name": name,
+                                    "ip": ip,
+                                    "interface": iface,
+                                })
+                                return True
+                    else:
+                        self.logger.warning("NAP connected but no interface detected")
+
+                # If we got here, connection partially succeeded or failed
                 with self._lock:
-                    self._status = self.STATE_ERROR
-                self._emit_event("bt:connect_failed", {"mac": mac, "error": "Failed to establish NAP"})
+                    self._status = self.STATE_CONNECTED
+                    self._message = "Bluetooth connected but tethering setup incomplete"
+                self._emit_event("bt:connect_failed", {
+                    "mac": mac,
+                    "error": "NAP/PAN setup incomplete - enable tethering on phone"
+                })
                 return False
 
             except Exception as e:
-                self.logger.error(f"Connection failed: {e}")
+                self.logger.error(f"Connection thread error: {e}")
                 with self._lock:
                     self._status = self.STATE_ERROR
-                    self._message = f"Connection failed: {e}"
+                    self._message = f"Connection error: {str(e)}"
                 self._emit_event("bt:connect_failed", {"mac": mac, "error": str(e)})
                 return False
 
@@ -191,6 +379,18 @@ class BluetoothService:
         thread.start()
         return True
 
+    def _check_internet(self):
+        """Check internet connectivity via ping."""
+        try:
+            subprocess.run(
+                ["ping", "-c", "1", "8.8.8.8"],
+                capture_output=True,
+                timeout=5,
+            )
+            return True
+        except Exception:
+            return False
+
     def disconnect(self, mac):
         """Disconnect from a device."""
         with self._lock:
diff --git a/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/connection.py b/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/connection.py
index 43e7021e..0332732a 100644
--- a/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/connection.py
+++ b/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/connection.py
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ class ConnectionManager:
         self._lock = threading.Lock()
         self.scan_mac_pattern = re.compile(r"([0-9A-Fa-f]{2}:[0-9A-Fa-f]{2}:[0-9A-Fa-f]{2}:[0-9A-Fa-f]{2}:[0-9A-Fa-f]{2}:[0-9A-Fa-f]{2})")
         self.scan_ansi_pattern = re.compile(r"(\x1b\[[0-9;]*m|\x08)")
+        self._scan_results = {}  # Track scan results in real-time
 
     def _strip_ansi_codes(self, text):
         """Remove ANSI escape codes from text."""
@@ -62,19 +63,23 @@ class ConnectionManager:
                     cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=timeout, env=env
                 )
                 output = result.stdout + result.stderr
+                if not output and result.returncode != 0:
+                    self.logger.warning(f"Command returned error code {result.returncode}: {' '.join(cmd)}")
                 return self._strip_ansi_codes(output)
             else:
-                subprocess.run(
+                result = subprocess.run(
                     cmd,
                     stdout=subprocess.DEVNULL,
                     stderr=subprocess.DEVNULL,
                     timeout=timeout,
                     env=env,
                 )
+                if result.returncode != 0:
+                    self.logger.warning(f"Command returned error code {result.returncode}: {' '.join(cmd)}")
                 return None
         except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
             self.logger.error(f"Command timeout ({timeout}s): {' '.join(cmd)}")
-            if cmd and cmd[0] == "bluetoothctl":
+            if cmd and len(cmd) > 0 and cmd[0] == "bluetoothctl":
                 try:
                     subprocess.run(
                         ["pkill", "-9", "bluetoothctl"],
@@ -93,7 +98,9 @@ class ConnectionManager:
     def is_responsive(self):
         """Check if Bluetooth service is responsive."""
         result = self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "show"], capture=True, timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL)
-        return result is not None and result != "Timeout"
+        is_resp = result is not None and result != "Timeout"
+        self.logger.debug(f"Bluetooth responsive: {is_resp}, result preview: {repr(result[:100] if result else result)}")
+        return is_resp
 
     def restart_if_needed(self):
         """Restart Bluetooth service if it appears hung."""
@@ -116,56 +123,87 @@ class ConnectionManager:
     def get_status(self, mac):
         """Get basic connection status for a device."""
         if not BluetoothDevice.validate_mac(mac):
-            return None
+            return {
+                "paired": False,
+                "trusted": False,
+                "connected": False,
+            }
 
-        info = self._run_cmd(
-            ["bluetoothctl", "info", mac],
-            capture=True,
-            timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL,
-        )
-        if not info:
-            return None
+        try:
+            info = self._run_cmd(
+                ["bluetoothctl", "info", mac],
+                capture=True,
+                timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL,
+            )
+            if not info:
+                return {
+                    "paired": False,
+                    "trusted": False,
+                    "connected": False,
+                }
 
-        status = {
-            "paired": "Paired: yes" in info,
-            "trusted": "Trusted: yes" in info,
-            "connected": "Connected: yes" in info,
-        }
-        return status
+            status = {
+                "paired": "Paired: yes" in info,
+                "trusted": "Trusted: yes" in info,
+                "connected": "Connected: yes" in info,
+            }
+            return status
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.debug(f"Error getting status for {mac}: {e}")
+            return {
+                "paired": False,
+                "trusted": False,
+                "connected": False,
+            }
 
     def get_full_status(self, mac):
         """Get complete connection status including network details."""
-        status = self.get_status(mac)
-        if not status:
+        try:
+            status = self.get_status(mac)
+            if not status:
+                status = {
+                    "paired": False,
+                    "trusted": False,
+                    "connected": False,
+                }
+
+            status["pan_active"] = False
+            status["interface"] = None
+            status["ip_address"] = None
+
+            # Check if PAN interface is active
+            result = self._run_cmd(
+                ["ip", "link", "show"],
+                capture=True,
+                timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_MEDIUM,
+            )
+            if result and ("bnep" in result or "bt-pan" in result):
+                status["pan_active"] = True
+                match = re.search(r"(\d+):\s+(bnep\d+|bt-pan\d*)", result)
+                if match:
+                    iface = match.group(2)
+                    status["interface"] = iface
+                    ip_result = self._run_cmd(
+                        ["ip", "addr", "show", iface],
+                        capture=True,
+                        timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_MEDIUM,
+                    )
+                    if ip_result:
+                        ip_match = re.search(r"inet\s+(\d+\.\d+\.\d+\.\d+)", ip_result)
+                        if ip_match:
+                            status["ip_address"] = ip_match.group(1)
+
             return status
-
-        status["pan_active"] = False
-        status["interface"] = None
-        status["ip_address"] = None
-
-        # Check if PAN interface is active
-        result = self._run_cmd(
-            ["ip", "link", "show"],
-            capture=True,
-            timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_MEDIUM,
-        )
-        if result and ("bnep" in result or "bt-pan" in result):
-            status["pan_active"] = True
-            match = re.search(r"(\d+):\s+(bnep\d+|bt-pan\d*)", result)
-            if match:
-                iface = match.group(2)
-                status["interface"] = iface
-                ip_result = self._run_cmd(
-                    ["ip", "addr", "show", iface],
-                    capture=True,
-                    timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_MEDIUM,
-                )
-                if ip_result:
-                    ip_match = re.search(r"inet\s+(\d+\.\d+\.\d+\.\d+)", ip_result)
-                    if ip_match:
-                        status["ip_address"] = ip_match.group(1)
-
-        return status
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.debug(f"Error getting full status for {mac}: {e}")
+            return {
+                "paired": False,
+                "trusted": False,
+                "connected": False,
+                "pan_active": False,
+                "interface": None,
+                "ip_address": None,
+            }
 
     def disconnect(self, mac):
         """Disconnect from a device."""
@@ -177,60 +215,338 @@ class ConnectionManager:
         self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "remove", mac], timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_LONG)
         time.sleep(self.OPERATION_SHORT_DELAY)
 
-    def scan(self, duration=30):
-        """Scan for Bluetooth devices."""
+    def scan_old_broken(self, duration=30):
+        """Scan for Bluetooth devices using interactive bluetoothctl."""
         self.logger.info(f"Starting Bluetooth scan ({duration}s)...")
-        devices = []
+
+        # Clear previous scan results
+        with self._lock:
+            self._scan_results = {}
+
+        import select
+        import subprocess as sp
+        import os
 
         try:
-            self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "scan", "on"], timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL)
-            time.sleep(duration)
-            self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "scan", "off"], timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL)
+            # Ensure Bluetooth is powered on first
+            self.logger.debug("Powering on Bluetooth...")
+            self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "power", "on"], timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL)
+            time.sleep(0.5)
 
+            # Pre-load all currently known devices (paired, trusted, or cached)
+            self.logger.debug("Pre-loading known devices...")
+
+            # Try with sudo first for system dbus access
             result = self._run_cmd(
-                ["bluetoothctl", "devices"],
+                ["sudo", "bluetoothctl", "devices"],
                 capture=True,
                 timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL,
             )
-            if result:
-                for line in result.split("\n"):
-                    if "Device" in line:
-                        parts = line.split()
-                        if len(parts) >= 3:
-                            mac = parts[1]
-                            name = " ".join(parts[2:])
-                            devices.append({"mac": mac, "name": name})
+
+            if not result or result == "Timeout":
+                self.logger.debug("Sudo bluetoothctl failed, trying direct bluetoothctl...")
+                result = self._run_cmd(
+                    ["bluetoothctl", "devices"],
+                    capture=True,
+                    timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL,
+                )
+
+            # If bluetoothctl failed, try dbus directly
+            if not result or result == "Timeout":
+                self.logger.debug("Bluetoothctl failed, trying dbus...")
+                dbus_devices = self._get_devices_via_dbus()
+                with self._lock:
+                    self._scan_results = dbus_devices
+                self.logger.info(f"Pre-loaded {len(self._scan_results)} known devices via dbus")
+            else:
+                self.logger.debug(f"bluetoothctl devices output: {repr(result)}")
+                if result:
+                    with self._lock:
+                        for line in result.split("\n"):
+                            line = line.strip()
+                            if line and line.startswith("Device"):
+                                parts = line.split(None, 2)
+                                if len(parts) >= 3:
+                                    mac = parts[1]
+                                    name = parts[2]
+                                    self._scan_results[mac] = {"mac": mac, "name": name}
+                                    self.logger.info(f"Pre-loaded: {name} ({mac})")
+                self.logger.info(f"Pre-loaded {len(self._scan_results)} known devices")
+
+            # Start interactive bluetoothctl process to read [NEW] Device events
+            env = dict(os.environ)
+            env["NO_COLOR"] = "1"
+            env["TERM"] = "dumb"
+
+            # Try with sudo first for dbus access
+            self.logger.debug("Starting bluetoothctl with sudo...")
+            try:
+                scan_process = sp.Popen(
+                    ["sudo", "bluetoothctl"],
+                    stdin=sp.PIPE,
+                    stdout=sp.PIPE,
+                    stderr=sp.PIPE,
+                    text=True,
+                    bufsize=1,
+                    env=env,
+                )
+            except Exception as e:
+                self.logger.debug(f"Sudo bluetoothctl failed: {e}, trying direct...")
+                scan_process = sp.Popen(
+                    ["bluetoothctl"],
+                    stdin=sp.PIPE,
+                    stdout=sp.PIPE,
+                    stderr=sp.PIPE,
+                    text=True,
+                    bufsize=1,
+                    env=env,
+                )
+
+            # Send scan on command
+            scan_process.stdin.write("scan on\n")
+            scan_process.stdin.flush()
+            self.logger.debug("Scan started, reading discovery events...")
+
+            # Read [NEW] Device events in real-time for the duration
+            scan_end_time = time.time() + duration
+            lines_read = 0
+
+            try:
+                while time.time() < scan_end_time:
+                    try:
+                        # Use select to read available output with 0.5s timeout
+                        ready = select.select([scan_process.stdout], [], [], 0.5)
+                        if ready[0]:
+                            line = scan_process.stdout.readline()
+                            if not line:
+                                break
+                            line = line.strip()
+                            lines_read += 1
+
+                            # Parse "[NEW] Device MAC Name" format
+                            if "[NEW]" in line and "Device" in line:
+                                # Extract MAC and name from line like: [NEW] Device AB:CD:EF:12:34:56 Phone Name
+                                parts = line.split()
+                                mac_idx = None
+                                for i, part in enumerate(parts):
+                                    if ":" in part and len(part) == 17:  # Valid MAC format
+                                        mac_idx = i
+                                        break
+
+                                if mac_idx is not None:
+                                    mac = parts[mac_idx]
+                                    name = " ".join(parts[mac_idx + 1:]) if mac_idx + 1 < len(parts) else "(unnamed)"
+                                    with self._lock:
+                                        self._scan_results[mac] = {"mac": mac, "name": name}
+                                    self.logger.info(f"[NEW] {name} ({mac})")
+
+                    except select.error:
+                        pass
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        self.logger.debug(f"Error parsing line: {e}")
+            finally:
+                # Stop scan
+                self.logger.debug("Stopping scan...")
+                try:
+                    self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "scan", "off"], timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL)
+                except Exception:
+                    pass
+                time.sleep(0.5)
+
+                # Send quit to bluetoothctl
+                try:
+                    scan_process.stdin.write("quit\n")
+                    scan_process.stdin.flush()
+                    scan_process.wait(timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_MEDIUM)
+                except Exception as e:
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Error closing bluetoothctl: {e}")
+                    try:
+                        scan_process.terminate()
+                        scan_process.wait(timeout=1)
+                    except Exception:
+                        pass
 
         except Exception as e:
             self.logger.error(f"Scan failed: {e}")
 
-        return devices
+        with self._lock:
+            device_count = len(self._scan_results)
+            self.logger.info(f"Scan complete: found {device_count} total devices")
+            return list(self._scan_results.values())
+
+    def get_scan_results(self):
+        """Get current scan results (for real-time progress during scan)."""
+        with self._lock:
+            return list(self._scan_results.values())
 
     def connect_nap(self, mac):
-        """Connect to device's NAP (Network Access Point) profile."""
+        """Connect to device's NAP (Network Access Point) profile via DBus."""
         try:
+            import dbus
+            from dbus.exceptions import DBusException
+
             self.logger.info(f"Connecting to NAP profile for {mac}...")
-            result = self._run_cmd(
-                ["bluetoothctl", "connect", mac],
-                capture=True,
-                timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_STANDARD,
+            bus = dbus.SystemBus()
+            manager = dbus.Interface(
+                bus.get_object("org.bluez", "/"), "org.freedesktop.DBus.ObjectManager"
             )
-            if result and "successful" in result.lower():
+
+            # Find the device object path
+            self.logger.info("Searching for device in BlueZ...")
+            objects = manager.GetManagedObjects()
+            device_path = None
+            for path, interfaces in objects.items():
+                if "org.bluez.Device1" in interfaces:
+                    props = interfaces["org.bluez.Device1"]
+                    device_mac = props.get("Address", "").upper()
+                    if device_mac == mac.upper():
+                        device_path = path
+                        self.logger.info(f"Found device at path: {device_path}")
+                        break
+
+            if not device_path:
+                self.logger.error(f"Device {mac} not found in BlueZ managed objects")
+                return False
+
+            # Connect to NAP service UUID
+            NAP_UUID = "00001116-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb"
+            self.logger.info(f"Connecting to NAP profile (UUID: {NAP_UUID})...")
+            device = dbus.Interface(
+                bus.get_object("org.bluez", device_path), "org.bluez.Device1"
+            )
+
+            try:
+                device.ConnectProfile(NAP_UUID, timeout=30)
+                self.logger.info("✓ NAP profile connected successfully via DBus")
                 return True
+            except DBusException as dbus_err:
+                error_msg = str(dbus_err)
+                self.logger.error(f"DBus NAP connection failed: {dbus_err}")
+
+                # Check for authentication/pairing errors
+                if (
+                    "Authentication Rejected" in error_msg
+                    or "Connection refused" in error_msg
+                ):
+                    self.logger.warning(
+                        "Device may have been unpaired from phone - removing stale pairing"
+                    )
+                    try:
+                        self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "remove", mac], timeout=5)
+                        self.logger.info("Removed stale pairing")
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        self.logger.debug(f"Failed to remove pairing: {e}")
+                elif (
+                    "br-connection-page-timeout" in error_msg
+                    or "br-connection-unknown" in error_msg
+                    or "Host is down" in error_msg
+                ):
+                    self.logger.warning(
+                        "Phone not reachable (out of range or BT off) - will retry later"
+                    )
+
+                # Provide helpful error messages
+                if (
+                    "br-connection-create-socket" in error_msg
+                    or "br-connection-profile-unavailable" in error_msg
+                ):
+                    self.logger.error(
+                        "⚠️  Bluetooth tethering is NOT enabled on your phone!"
+                    )
+                    self.logger.error(
+                        "Enable 'Bluetooth tethering' in phone Settings → Network & internet → Hotspot & tethering"
+                    )
+                elif "NoReply" in error_msg or "Did not receive a reply" in error_msg:
+                    self.logger.error(
+                        "⚠️  Phone's Bluetooth is not responding to connection requests"
+                    )
+                elif "br-connection-busy" in error_msg or "InProgress" in error_msg:
+                    self.logger.error(
+                        "⚠️  Bluetooth connection is busy, wait a moment and try again"
+                    )
+
+                return False
+
+        except ImportError:
+            self.logger.error("python3-dbus not installed - run: sudo apt-get install -y python3-dbus")
             return False
         except Exception as e:
-            self.logger.error(f"NAP connection failed: {e}")
+            self.logger.error(f"NAP connection error: {type(e).__name__}: {e}")
             return False
 
     def pair_interactive(self, mac, name=""):
-        """Pair with a device interactively."""
+        """Pair with device - persistent agent will handle the dialog."""
         try:
-            self.logger.info(f"Starting pair for {mac} ({name})...")
-            self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "pair", mac], timeout=self.PAIRING_PASSKEY_TIMEOUT)
+            self.logger.info(f"Starting pairing with {mac}...")
+
+            # First ensure Bluetooth is powered on and in pairable mode
+            self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "power", "on"], capture=True)
             time.sleep(self.DEVICE_OPERATION_DELAY)
-            return True
+            self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "pairable", "on"], capture=True)
+            self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "discoverable", "on"], capture=True)
+            time.sleep(self.DEVICE_OPERATION_DELAY)
+
+            # Initiate pairing
+            self.logger.info(f"Running: bluetoothctl pair {mac}")
+            try:
+                env = dict(os.environ)
+                env["NO_COLOR"] = "1"
+                env["TERM"] = "dumb"
+
+                process = subprocess.Popen(
+                    ["bluetoothctl", "pair", mac],
+                    stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                    stderr=subprocess.STDOUT,
+                    text=True,
+                    env=env,
+                    bufsize=1,
+                )
+
+                output = ""
+                start_time = time.time()
+                timeout = self.PAIRING_PASSKEY_TIMEOUT
+
+                # Read output with timeout
+                while time.time() - start_time < timeout:
+                    try:
+                        line = process.stdout.readline()
+                        if not line:
+                            break
+                        output += line
+                        if "Pairing successful" in line or "Paired: yes" in line:
+                            self.logger.info(f"Pairing successful for {mac}")
+                            return True
+                    except Exception as e:
+                        self.logger.debug(f"Error reading pairing output: {e}")
+                        break
+
+                # Check final status
+                process.wait(timeout=5)
+                if "Pairing successful" in output or "Paired: yes" in output:
+                    self.logger.info(f"Pairing successful for {mac}")
+                    return True
+                else:
+                    self.logger.warning(f"Pairing unclear - output: {output[:200]}")
+                    # Even if output is unclear, the pairing may have succeeded
+                    # Check pair status to confirm
+                    time.sleep(1)
+                    status = self.get_status(mac)
+                    if status and status.get("paired"):
+                        self.logger.info(f"Pairing confirmed for {mac}")
+                        return True
+
+                self.logger.error(f"Pairing failed for {mac}")
+                return False
+
+            except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
+                self.logger.error(f"Pairing timed out for {mac}")
+                return False
+            except Exception as e:
+                self.logger.error(f"Pairing error: {e}")
+                return False
+
         except Exception as e:
-            self.logger.error(f"Pairing failed: {e}")
+            self.logger.error(f"Pair setup error: {e}")
             return False
 
     def trust_device(self, mac):
@@ -238,8 +554,188 @@ class ConnectionManager:
         self._run_cmd(["bluetoothctl", "trust", mac], timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL)
         time.sleep(self.DEVICE_OPERATION_DELAY)
 
+    def scan(self, duration=30):
+        """Scan for Bluetooth devices using interactive bluetoothctl session - working implementation from backup."""
+        try:
+            self.logger.info("[bt-tether] Starting device scan...")
+            self._scan_results = {}
+            discovered_devices = {}
+            device_types = {}
+
+            # Pre-populate with cached paired devices
+            self.logger.debug("Loading existing paired devices...")
+            try:
+                paired_output = self._run_cmd(
+                    ["bluetoothctl", "devices", "Paired"],
+                    capture=True,
+                    timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_STANDARD,
+                )
+                if paired_output and paired_output != "Timeout":
+                    for line in paired_output.split("\n"):
+                        if line.strip() and line.startswith("Device"):
+                            parts = line.strip().split(" ", 2)
+                            if len(parts) >= 3:
+                                mac = parts[1].upper()
+                                name = parts[2]
+                                if mac not in discovered_devices:
+                                    discovered_devices[mac] = name
+                                    device_types[mac] = "PAIRED"
+                                    self.logger.debug(f"Pre-loaded paired device: {name} ({mac})")
+            except Exception as e:
+                self.logger.debug(f"Error pre-loading paired devices: {e}")
+
+            # Update _scan_results with cached devices
+            with self._lock:
+                for mac in discovered_devices:
+                    self._scan_results[mac] = {
+                        "mac": mac,
+                        "name": discovered_devices[mac]
+                    }
+
+            lines_read = 0
+            try:
+                # Ensure Bluetooth is powered on
+                self.logger.debug("Ensuring Bluetooth is powered on...")
+                self._run_cmd(
+                    ["bluetoothctl", "power", "on"],
+                    timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_STANDARD,
+                )
+                time.sleep(self.OPERATION_SHORT_DELAY)
+
+                self.logger.debug("Starting bluetoothctl in interactive mode...")
+                scan_start = time.time()
+                scan_process = None
+                try:
+                    env = dict(os.environ)
+                    env["TERM"] = "dumb"
+                    scan_process = subprocess.Popen(
+                        ["bluetoothctl"],
+                        stdin=subprocess.PIPE,
+                        stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                        stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                        text=True,
+                        bufsize=1,
+                        env=env,
+                    )
+                    # Send scan on command to start scanning
+                    scan_process.stdin.write("scan on\n")
+                    scan_process.stdin.flush()
+                except Exception as e:
+                    self.logger.error(f"Failed to start scan: {e}")
+                    scan_process = None
+
+                if scan_process:
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Scanning for {duration} seconds...")
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Process started, PID: {scan_process.pid}")
+                    scan_end_time = time.time() + duration
+                    try:
+                        while time.time() < scan_end_time:
+                            try:
+                                import select
+                                ready = select.select(
+                                    [scan_process.stdout], [], [], 0.5
+                                )
+                                if ready[0]:
+                                    line = scan_process.stdout.readline()
+                                    if not line:
+                                        break
+                                    line = line.strip()
+                                    if not line:
+                                        continue
+                                    lines_read += 1
+                                    # Strip ANSI codes for pattern matching
+                                    clean_line = self.scan_ansi_pattern.sub("", line)
+                                    # Parse discovery events: "[NEW] Device MAC Name"
+                                    if "[NEW]" in clean_line and "Device" in clean_line:
+                                        mac_match = self.scan_mac_pattern.search(clean_line)
+                                        if mac_match:
+                                            mac = mac_match.group(1).upper()
+                                            remainder = clean_line[mac_match.end():].strip()
+                                            name = remainder if remainder else "(unnamed)"
+                                            if mac not in discovered_devices:
+                                                discovered_devices[mac] = name
+                                                device_types[mac] = "NEW"
+                                                self.logger.info(f"[NEW] {name} ({mac})")
+                                                # Update real-time list
+                                                with self._lock:
+                                                    self._scan_results[mac] = {
+                                                        "mac": mac,
+                                                        "name": name
+                                                    }
+                            except select.error:
+                                pass
+                    finally:
+                        # Stop scan and close bluetoothctl
+                        self.logger.debug("Stopping scan...")
+                        try:
+                            try:
+                                self._run_cmd(
+                                    ["bluetoothctl", "scan", "off"],
+                                    timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL,
+                                )
+                            except Exception:
+                                pass
+                            time.sleep(self.SCAN_STOP_DELAY)
+                            scan_process.stdin.write("quit\n")
+                            scan_process.stdin.flush()
+                            try:
+                                scan_process.wait(timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_MEDIUM)
+                                self.logger.info("Bluetoothctl process exited cleanly")
+                            except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
+                                self.logger.info("Force killing bluetoothctl after timeout")
+                                scan_process.kill()
+                                scan_process.wait(timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_SHORT)
+                        except Exception as e:
+                            self.logger.debug(f"Error stopping scan: {e}")
+                            try:
+                                scan_process.kill()
+                            except Exception:
+                                pass
+
+                    elapsed = time.time() - scan_start
+                    self.logger.info(
+                        f"Scan completed in {elapsed:.1f}s, found {len(discovered_devices)} device(s)"
+                    )
+            except Exception as e:
+                self.logger.error(f"Error during scan: {e}")
+
+            # Pick up any devices that were paired during the scan
+            self.logger.debug("Checking for any newly paired devices...")
+            try:
+                paired_output = self._run_cmd(
+                    ["bluetoothctl", "devices", "Paired"],
+                    capture=True,
+                    timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_STANDARD,
+                )
+                if paired_output and paired_output != "Timeout":
+                    for line in paired_output.split("\n"):
+                        if line.strip() and line.startswith("Device"):
+                            parts = line.strip().split(" ", 2)
+                            if len(parts) >= 3:
+                                mac = parts[1].upper()
+                                name = parts[2]
+                                if mac not in discovered_devices:
+                                    discovered_devices[mac] = name
+                                    device_types[mac] = "PAIRED"
+                                    with self._lock:
+                                        self._scan_results[mac] = {
+                                            "mac": mac,
+                                            "name": name
+                                        }
+                                    self.logger.info(f"Found device paired during scan: {name} ({mac})")
+            except Exception as e:
+                self.logger.debug(f"Error checking for newly paired devices: {e}")
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Scan error: {e}")
+
+        with self._lock:
+            result = list(self._scan_results.values())
+            self.logger.info(f"Scan complete: {len(result)} devices total")
+            return result
+
     def get_trusted_devices(self):
-        """Get list of trusted Bluetooth devices."""
+        """Get list of trusted Bluetooth devices with NAP support info."""
         devices = []
         result = self._run_cmd(
             ["bluetoothctl", "devices"],
@@ -257,6 +753,28 @@ class ConnectionManager:
                     name = " ".join(parts[2:])
                     status = self.get_status(mac)
                     if status and status.get("trusted"):
-                        devices.append(BluetoothDevice(mac, name, paired=status["paired"], trusted=True, connected=status["connected"]))
+                        # Check if device supports NAP
+                        has_nap = self._check_nap_support(mac)
+                        devices.append(BluetoothDevice(
+                            mac, name,
+                            paired=status["paired"],
+                            trusted=True,
+                            connected=status["connected"],
+                            has_nap=has_nap
+                        ))
 
         return devices
+
+    def _check_nap_support(self, mac):
+        """Check if device supports NAP (Network Access Point) for tethering."""
+        try:
+            info = self._run_cmd(
+                ["bluetoothctl", "info", mac],
+                capture=True,
+                timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_NORMAL,
+            )
+            if info and BluetoothDevice.NAP_UUID in info:
+                return True
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.debug(f"Error checking NAP support for {mac}: {e}")
+        return False
diff --git a/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/device.py b/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/device.py
index 27cf7596..017d2268 100644
--- a/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/device.py
+++ b/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/device.py
@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@ import logging
 class BluetoothDevice:
     """Represents a Bluetooth device with connection state."""
 
+    # Bluetooth NAP profile UUID
+    NAP_UUID = "00001116-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb"
+
     def __init__(self, mac, name, paired=False, trusted=False, connected=False, has_nap=False):
         self.mac = mac
         self.name = name
@@ -38,5 +41,7 @@ class BluetoothDevice:
         paired = info_dict.get("Paired", "no").lower() == "yes"
         trusted = info_dict.get("Trusted", "no").lower() == "yes"
         connected = info_dict.get("Connected", "no").lower() == "yes"
-        has_nap = "PNP" in info_dict.get("UUID", "") or info_dict.get("Has_NAP", False)
+        # Check if device supports NAP (Network Access Point) for tethering
+        uuids = info_dict.get("UUID", "")
+        has_nap = BluetoothDevice.NAP_UUID in uuids
         return BluetoothDevice(mac, name, paired, trusted, connected, has_nap)
diff --git a/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/network.py b/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/network.py
index 37bf4f44..0e2532b3 100644
--- a/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/network.py
+++ b/pwnagotchi/bluetooth/network.py
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ import subprocess
 import re
 import logging
 import time
+import os
+import socket
 
 
 class NetworkManager:
@@ -105,25 +107,172 @@ class NetworkManager:
             return False
 
     def setup_dhcp(self, iface):
-        """Setup DHCP on interface."""
+        """Setup network for interface using DHCP."""
         try:
-            self.logger.info(f"Setting up DHCP for {iface}")
+            self.logger.info(f"Setting up network for {iface}...")
+
+            # Ensure interface is up
+            self.logger.info(f"Ensuring {iface} is up...")
             subprocess.run(
-                ["dhclient", iface],
-                timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_STANDARD,
-                capture_output=True,
+                ["sudo", "ip", "link", "set", iface, "up"],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                timeout=5,
             )
-            time.sleep(1)
-            return True
-        except Exception as e:
-            self.logger.warning(f"DHCP setup failed: {e}")
+
+            return self._setup_dhclient_internal(iface)
+
+        except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
+            self.logger.error("Network setup timed out")
             return False
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Network setup error: {e}")
+            return False
+
+    def _setup_dhclient_internal(self, iface):
+        """Request DHCP on interface using available client."""
+        try:
+            self.logger.info(f"Setting up {iface} for DHCP...")
+
+            # Bring interface up
+            subprocess.run(
+                ["sudo", "ip", "link", "set", iface, "up"],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                timeout=5,
+            )
+
+            # Check which DHCP client is available
+            has_dhcpcd = (
+                subprocess.run(["which", "dhcpcd"], capture_output=True).returncode == 0
+            )
+            has_dhclient = (
+                subprocess.run(["which", "dhclient"], capture_output=True).returncode == 0
+            )
+
+            self.logger.info(f"Requesting DHCP on {iface}...")
+            dhcp_success = False
+
+            if has_dhcpcd:
+                self.logger.info("Using dhcpcd...")
+                # Release any existing lease first
+                subprocess.run(
+                    ["sudo", "dhcpcd", "-k", iface],
+                    stdout=subprocess.DEVNULL,
+                    stderr=subprocess.DEVNULL,
+                    timeout=5,
+                )
+                time.sleep(1)
+                # Request new lease
+                result = subprocess.run(
+                    ["sudo", "dhcpcd", "-4", "-n", iface],
+                    stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                    stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                    text=True,
+                    timeout=20,
+                )
+                if result.stdout.strip():
+                    self.logger.info(f"dhcpcd: {result.stdout.strip()}")
+                if result.returncode == 0:
+                    dhcp_success = True
+                else:
+                    self.logger.warning(f"dhcpcd failed: {result.stderr.strip()}")
+
+            elif has_dhclient:
+                self.logger.info("Using dhclient...")
+                # Kill any existing dhclient for this interface
+                self._kill_dhclient_for_interface(iface)
+                time.sleep(0.5)
+
+                # Request new lease
+                try:
+                    result = subprocess.run(
+                        ["sudo", "dhclient", "-4", "-v", iface],
+                        stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                        stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                        text=True,
+                        timeout=30,
+                    )
+                    combined = f"{result.stdout} {result.stderr}".strip()
+
+                    # Check for common errors
+                    if "Network error: Software caused connection abort" in combined:
+                        self.logger.warning("dhclient: Connection aborted by phone")
+                        self.logger.warning("📱 Ensure Bluetooth tethering is ENABLED on your phone!")
+                    elif "DHCPDISCOVER" in combined and "No DHCPOFFERS" in combined:
+                        self.logger.warning("dhclient: No DHCP response from phone")
+                        self.logger.warning("📱 Phone is not providing DHCP - enable Bluetooth tethering!")
+
+                    if result.returncode == 0:
+                        dhcp_success = True
+                    else:
+                        self.logger.warning(f"dhclient returned {result.returncode}")
+
+                except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
+                    self.logger.warning("dhclient timed out after 30s")
+                    try:
+                        self._kill_dhclient_for_interface(iface)
+                    except Exception:
+                        pass
+            else:
+                self.logger.error("No DHCP client available (dhcpcd or dhclient)")
+
+            return dhcp_success
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"DHCP setup error: {e}")
+            return False
+
+    def _kill_dhclient_for_interface(self, iface):
+        """Kill dhclient processes specifically managing the given interface."""
+        try:
+            result = subprocess.run(
+                ["pidof", "dhclient"],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                text=True,
+                timeout=3,
+            )
+
+            if result.returncode != 0 or not result.stdout.strip():
+                return
+
+            pids = result.stdout.strip().split()
+            for pid in pids:
+                try:
+                    ps_result = subprocess.run(
+                        ["ps", "-p", pid, "-o", "args="],
+                        stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                        stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                        text=True,
+                        timeout=2,
+                    )
+
+                    if ps_result.returncode == 0:
+                        cmdline = ps_result.stdout.strip()
+                        args = cmdline.split()
+
+                        # The interface must be the LAST argument and match EXACTLY
+                        if args and args[-1] == iface:
+                            self.logger.debug(f"Killing dhclient PID {pid} for {iface}")
+                            subprocess.run(
+                                ["sudo", "kill", pid],
+                                stdout=subprocess.DEVNULL,
+                                stderr=subprocess.DEVNULL,
+                                timeout=3,
+                            )
+                except Exception as e:
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Error checking PID {pid}: {e}")
+
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.debug(f"Error killing dhclient: {e}")
 
     def stop_dhclient(self, iface):
         """Stop dhclient for interface."""
         try:
+            self._kill_dhclient_for_interface(iface)
             subprocess.run(
-                ["dhclient", "-r", iface],
+                ["sudo", "dhclient", "-r", iface],
                 timeout=self.SUBPROCESS_TIMEOUT_MEDIUM,
                 capture_output=True,
             )
@@ -194,3 +343,278 @@ class NetworkManager:
             pass
 
         return result
+
+    def check_internet_connectivity(self):
+        """Check if internet is accessible via Bluetooth interface specifically"""
+        try:
+            bt_iface = self.get_interface_name() or "bnep0"
+
+            # First verify interface has an IP
+            ip_result = subprocess.run(
+                ["ip", "addr", "show", bt_iface],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                text=True,
+                timeout=5,
+            )
+
+            if ip_result.returncode != 0:
+                self.logger.warning(f"{bt_iface} interface not found")
+                return False
+
+            ip_match = re.search(r"inet\s+(\d+\.\d+\.\d+\.\d+)", ip_result.stdout)
+            if not ip_match or ip_match.group(1).startswith("169.254."):
+                self.logger.warning(f"{bt_iface} has no valid IP")
+                return False
+
+            bt_ip = ip_match.group(1)
+            self.logger.info(f"{bt_iface} has IP: {bt_ip}")
+
+            # Log current routing table
+            route_check = subprocess.run(
+                ["ip", "route", "show"],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                text=True,
+                timeout=5,
+            )
+            if route_check.returncode == 0:
+                self.logger.info(f"Current routes:\n{route_check.stdout}")
+
+            # Ping via the Bluetooth interface specifically
+            self.logger.info(f"Testing connectivity to 8.8.8.8 via {bt_iface}...")
+            result = subprocess.run(
+                ["ping", "-c", "2", "-W", "3", "-I", bt_iface, "8.8.8.8"],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                text=True,
+                timeout=10,
+            )
+
+            if result.returncode == 0:
+                self.logger.info("✓ Ping to 8.8.8.8 successful")
+                return True
+            else:
+                self.logger.warning("Ping to 8.8.8.8 failed")
+                self.logger.warning(f"Ping stderr: {result.stderr}")
+                self.logger.warning(f"Ping stdout: {result.stdout}")
+
+                # Try to ping the gateway
+                gateway_check = subprocess.run(
+                    ["ip", "route", "show", "default"],
+                    stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                    stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                    text=True,
+                    timeout=5,
+                )
+                if gateway_check.returncode == 0 and gateway_check.stdout:
+                    match = re.search(r"default via ([\d.]+)", gateway_check.stdout)
+                    if match:
+                        gateway = match.group(1)
+                        self.logger.info(f"Testing connectivity to gateway {gateway}...")
+                        gw_result = subprocess.run(
+                            ["ping", "-c", "2", "-W", "3", gateway],
+                            stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                            stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                            text=True,
+                            timeout=10,
+                        )
+                        if gw_result.returncode == 0:
+                            self.logger.warning(
+                                "Gateway ping works, but internet ping failed - possible NAT/firewall issue"
+                            )
+                        else:
+                            self.logger.warning(
+                                "Gateway ping also failed - phone may not be providing internet"
+                            )
+
+                return False
+        except subprocess.TimeoutExpired:
+            self.logger.warning("Ping timeout - no internet connectivity")
+            return False
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Internet check error: {e}")
+            return False
+
+    def is_pan_active(self):
+        """Check if any PAN interface (bnep/bt-pan) is active"""
+        try:
+            result = subprocess.run(
+                ["ip", "link", "show"],
+                capture_output=True,
+                text=True,
+                timeout=3,
+            )
+
+            has_bnep = "bnep" in result.stdout
+            has_bt_pan = "bt-pan" in result.stdout
+
+            if has_bnep or has_bt_pan:
+                self.logger.debug(f"Found PAN interface (bnep={has_bnep}, bt-pan={has_bt_pan})")
+                return True
+
+            self.logger.debug("No PAN interface found")
+            return False
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Failed to check PAN: {e}")
+            return False
+
+    def get_pan_interface(self):
+        """Get the name of the Bluetooth PAN interface if it exists"""
+        try:
+            out = subprocess.check_output(["ip", "link"], text=True, timeout=5)
+            for line in out.split("\n"):
+                if "bnep" in line or "bt-pan" in line:
+                    parts = line.split(":")
+                    if len(parts) >= 2:
+                        iface = parts[1].strip()
+                        return iface
+            return None
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.error(f"Failed to get PAN interface: {e}")
+            return None
+
+    def get_interface_ip(self, iface):
+        """Get IP address of a network interface"""
+        try:
+            result = subprocess.check_output(
+                ["ip", "-4", "addr", "show", iface], text=True, timeout=5
+            )
+            match = re.search(r"inet\s+(\d+\.\d+\.\d+\.\d+)", result)
+            if match:
+                return match.group(1)
+            return None
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.debug(f"Failed to get IP for {iface}: {e}")
+            return None
+
+    def get_current_ip(self):
+        """Get the current IP address from the Bluetooth PAN interface only"""
+        try:
+            pan_iface = self.get_pan_interface()
+            if pan_iface:
+                ip = self.get_interface_ip(pan_iface)
+                if ip and not ip.startswith("169.254."):
+                    self.logger.debug(f"Found BT IP {ip} on {pan_iface}")
+                    return ip
+
+            # Also check bnep0 explicitly
+            ip = self.get_interface_ip("bnep0")
+            if ip and not ip.startswith("169.254."):
+                self.logger.debug(f"Found BT IP {ip} on bnep0")
+                return ip
+
+            self.logger.debug("No IP address found on Bluetooth interface")
+            return None
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.debug(f"Error getting current IP: {e}")
+            return None
+
+    def full_internet_test(self):
+        """Test internet connectivity and return detailed results - comprehensive version"""
+        result = {
+            "ping_success": False,
+            "dns_success": False,
+            "bnep0_ip": None,
+            "default_route": None,
+            "dns_servers": None,
+            "dns_error": None,
+            "localhost_routes": None,
+        }
+
+        # Test ping
+        try:
+            ping_result = subprocess.run(
+                ["ping", "-c", "2", "-W", "3", "8.8.8.8"],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                timeout=5,
+            )
+            result["ping_success"] = ping_result.returncode == 0
+            self.logger.info(f"Ping test: {'Success' if result['ping_success'] else 'Failed'}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.warning(f"Ping test error: {e}")
+
+        # Test DNS
+        try:
+            socket.gethostbyname("google.com")
+            result["dns_success"] = True
+            self.logger.info("DNS test: Success")
+        except socket.gaierror as e:
+            result["dns_success"] = False
+            result["dns_error"] = f"DNS resolution failed: {str(e)}"
+            self.logger.warning(f"DNS test failed: {e}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            result["dns_success"] = False
+            result["dns_error"] = str(e)
+            self.logger.warning(f"DNS test error: {e}")
+
+        # Get DNS servers
+        try:
+            with open("/etc/resolv.conf", "r") as f:
+                resolv_content = f.read()
+                dns_servers = []
+                for line in resolv_content.split("\n"):
+                    if line.strip().startswith("nameserver"):
+                        dns_servers.append(line.strip().split()[1])
+                result["dns_servers"] = ", ".join(dns_servers) if dns_servers else "None"
+            self.logger.info(f"DNS servers: {result['dns_servers']}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            result["dns_servers"] = f"Error: {str(e)[:50]}"
+            self.logger.warning(f"Get DNS servers error: {e}")
+
+        # Get bnep0 IP
+        try:
+            ip_result = subprocess.run(
+                ["ip", "addr", "show", "bnep0"],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                text=True,
+                timeout=5,
+            )
+            if ip_result.returncode == 0:
+                ip_match = re.search(r"inet (\d+\.\d+\.\d+\.\d+)", ip_result.stdout)
+                if ip_match:
+                    result["bnep0_ip"] = ip_match.group(1)
+            self.logger.info(f"bnep0 IP: {result['bnep0_ip']}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.warning(f"Get bnep0 IP error: {e}")
+
+        # Get default route
+        try:
+            route_result = subprocess.run(
+                ["ip", "route", "show", "default"],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                text=True,
+                timeout=5,
+            )
+            if route_result.returncode == 0 and route_result.stdout:
+                result["default_route"] = route_result.stdout.strip()
+            self.logger.info(f"Default route: {result['default_route']}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.logger.warning(f"Get default route error: {e}")
+
+        # Get localhost route
+        try:
+            localhost_result = subprocess.run(
+                ["ip", "route", "get", "127.0.0.1"],
+                stdout=subprocess.PIPE,
+                stderr=subprocess.PIPE,
+                text=True,
+                timeout=5,
+            )
+            if localhost_result.returncode == 0 and localhost_result.stdout:
+                result["localhost_routes"] = localhost_result.stdout.strip()
+                if "lo" not in result["localhost_routes"] and "local" not in result["localhost_routes"]:
+                    self.logger.warning("⚠️  WARNING: Localhost not routing through 'lo' interface!")
+                    self.logger.warning(f"⚠️  This may prevent bettercap API from working: {result['localhost_routes']}")
+                else:
+                    self.logger.info(f"Localhost route: {result['localhost_routes']}")
+            else:
+                result["localhost_routes"] = "Error getting localhost route"
+        except Exception as e:
+            result["localhost_routes"] = f"Error: {str(e)}"
+            self.logger.warning(f"Get localhost route error: {e}")
+
+        return result
diff --git a/pwnagotchi/plugins/default/cache.py b/pwnagotchi/cache.py
similarity index 53%
rename from pwnagotchi/plugins/default/cache.py
rename to pwnagotchi/cache.py
index f3b826ed..680a31d2 100644
--- a/pwnagotchi/plugins/default/cache.py
+++ b/pwnagotchi/cache.py
@@ -3,61 +3,70 @@ import json
 import os
 import re
 import pathlib
-import pwnagotchi.plugins as plugins
 from datetime import datetime, UTC
 from threading import Lock
 
 
-def read_ap_cache(cache_dir, file):
-    cache_filename = os.path.basename(re.sub(r"\.(pcap|gps\.json|geo\.json)$", ".cache", file))
-    cache_filename = os.path.join(cache_dir, cache_filename)
-    if not os.path.exists(cache_filename):
-        logging.info("Cache not exist")
-        return None
-    try:
-        with open(cache_filename, "r") as f:
-            return json.load(f)
-    except Exception as e:
-        logging.info(f"Exception {e}")
-        return None
+class CacheManager:
+    """Core cache manager for AP information"""
 
-
-class Cache(plugins.Plugin):
-    __author__ = "fmatray"
-    __version__ = "1.0.0"
-    __license__ = "GPL3"
-    __description__ = "A simple plugin to cache AP informations"
-
-    def __init__(self):
-        self.options = dict()
-        self.ready = False
+    def __init__(self, config):
         self.lock = Lock()
+        self.ready = False
+        self.last_clean = None
+        self.cache_dir = None
 
-    def on_loaded(self):
-        logging.info("[CACHE] plugin loaded.")
-
-    def on_config_changed(self, config):
         try:
             handshake_dir = config["bettercap"].get("handshakes")
             self.cache_dir = os.path.join(handshake_dir, "cache")
             os.makedirs(self.cache_dir, exist_ok=True)
-        except Exception:
-            logging.info(f"[CACHE] Cannot access to the cache directory")
-            return
-        self.last_clean = datetime.now(tz=UTC)
-        self.ready = True
-        logging.info(f"[CACHE] Cache plugin configured")
-        self.clean_ap_cache()
+            self.last_clean = datetime.now(tz=UTC)
+            self.ready = True
+            logging.info("[CACHE] Cache manager initialized at %s", self.cache_dir)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logging.error(f"[CACHE] Failed to initialize cache: {e}")
 
-    def on_unload(self, ui):
-        self.clean_ap_cache()
-
-    def clean_ap_cache(self):
+    def write_ap_cache(self, access_point):
+        """Write AP information to cache"""
         if not self.ready:
             return
+
+        with self.lock:
+            try:
+                mac = access_point["mac"].replace(":", "")
+                hostname = re.sub(r"[^a-zA-Z0-9]", "", access_point["hostname"])
+            except KeyError:
+                return
+
+            cache_file = os.path.join(self.cache_dir, f"{hostname}_{mac}.apcache")
+            try:
+                with open(cache_file, "w") as f:
+                    json.dump(access_point, f)
+            except Exception as e:
+                logging.error(f"[CACHE] Cannot write {cache_file}: {e}")
+
+    def read_ap_cache(self, cache_dir, file):
+        """Read AP cache from disk"""
+        cache_filename = os.path.basename(re.sub(r"\.(pcap|gps\.json|geo\.json)$", ".cache", file))
+        cache_filename = os.path.join(cache_dir, cache_filename)
+        if not os.path.exists(cache_filename):
+            return None
+        try:
+            with open(cache_filename, "r") as f:
+                return json.load(f)
+        except Exception as e:
+            logging.debug(f"[CACHE] Exception reading cache: {e}")
+            return None
+
+    def clean_ap_cache(self):
+        """Clean AP cache files older than 5 minutes"""
+        if not self.ready:
+            return
+
         with self.lock:
             ctime = datetime.now(tz=UTC)
             cache_to_delete = list()
+
             for cache_file in pathlib.Path(self.cache_dir).glob("*.apcache"):
                 try:
                     mtime = datetime.fromtimestamp(cache_file.lstat().st_mtime, tz=UTC)
@@ -65,54 +74,48 @@ class Cache(plugins.Plugin):
                         cache_to_delete.append(cache_file)
                 except FileNotFoundError:
                     pass
+
             if cache_to_delete:
-                logging.info(f"[CACHE] Cleaning {len(cache_to_delete)} files")
+                logging.debug(f"[CACHE] Cleaning {len(cache_to_delete)} files")
+
             for cache_file in cache_to_delete:
                 try:
                     cache_file.unlink()
-                except FileNotFoundError as e:
+                except FileNotFoundError:
                     pass
 
-    def write_ap_cache(self, access_point):
-        with self.lock:
-            try:
-                mac = access_point["mac"].replace(":", "")
-                hostname = re.sub(r"[^a-zA-Z0-9]", "", access_point["hostname"])
-            except KeyError:
-                return
-            cache_file = os.path.join(self.cache_dir, f"{hostname}_{mac}.apcache")
-            try:
-                with open(cache_file, "w") as f:
-                    json.dump(access_point, f)
-            except Exception as e:
-                logging.error(f"[CACHE] Cannot write {cache_file}: {e}")
-                pass
-
-    def on_wifi_update(self, agent, access_points):
+    def on_wifi_update(self, aps):
+        """Cache APs from WiFi update events"""
         if self.ready:
-            for ap in filter(lambda ap: ap["hostname"] not in ["", "<hidden>"], access_points):
+            for ap in filter(lambda ap: ap.get("hostname") not in ["", "<hidden>"], aps):
                 self.write_ap_cache(ap)
 
-    def on_unfiltered_ap_list(self, agent, aps):
+    def on_unfiltered_ap_list(self, aps):
+        """Cache APs from unfiltered AP list events"""
         if self.ready:
-            for ap in filter(lambda ap: ap["hostname"] not in ["", "<hidden>"], aps):
+            for ap in filter(lambda ap: ap.get("hostname") not in ["", "<hidden>"], aps):
                 self.write_ap_cache(ap)
 
-    def on_association(self, agent, access_point):
+    def on_association(self, access_point):
+        """Cache AP on association event"""
         if self.ready:
             self.write_ap_cache(access_point)
 
-    def on_deauthentication(self, agent, access_point, client_station):
+    def on_deauthentication(self, access_point, client_station):
+        """Cache AP on deauthentication event"""
         if self.ready:
             self.write_ap_cache(access_point)
 
-    def on_handshake(self, agent, filename, access_point, client_station):
+    def on_handshake(self, filename, access_point, client_station):
+        """Cache AP on handshake event"""
         if self.ready:
             self.write_ap_cache(access_point)
 
-    def on_ui_update(self, ui):
-        if not self.ready:
+    def periodic_cleanup(self):
+        """Check if cleanup is needed (call periodically)"""
+        if not self.ready or not self.last_clean:
             return
+
         current_time = datetime.now(tz=UTC)
         if (current_time - self.last_clean).total_seconds() > 60:
             self.clean_ap_cache()
diff --git a/pwnagotchi/defaults.toml b/pwnagotchi/defaults.toml
index 5c41d274..22b08f4b 100644
--- a/pwnagotchi/defaults.toml
+++ b/pwnagotchi/defaults.toml
@@ -48,9 +48,6 @@ detailed_status_position = [0, 82]       # Position for detailed status line
 [main.plugins.fix_services]
 enabled = true
 
-[main.plugins.cache]
-enabled = true
-
 [main.plugins.gpio_buttons]
 enabled = false
 
diff --git a/pwnagotchi/plugins/default/bt-tether.py b/pwnagotchi/plugins/default/bt-tether.py
index ecde7e86..f3096138 100644
--- a/pwnagotchi/plugins/default/bt-tether.py
+++ b/pwnagotchi/plugins/default/bt-tether.py
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ Configuration (config.toml):
 import logging
 import threading
 import json
+import time
 from collections import deque
 from pwnagotchi.plugins import Plugin
 from pwnagotchi.bluetooth import BluetoothService
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ from flask import render_template_string, request, jsonify
 
 class BtTether(Plugin):
     __author__ = "wsvdmeer (refactored)"
-    __version__ = "2.0.0"
+    __version__ = "2.0.1"
     __license__ = "GPL3"
     __description__ = "Bluetooth tethering with delegated core operations"
 
@@ -35,12 +36,15 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
     def on_loaded(self):
         """Initialize plugin configuration and core Bluetooth service."""
         self.phone_mac = ""
+        self._phone_name = ""
         self._status = "IDLE"
-        self._message = "Ready"
+        self._message = "- -"
         self._ui_logs = deque(maxlen=100)
         self._ui_log_lock = threading.Lock()
         self._ui_reference = None
         self._screen_needs_refresh = False
+        self._connection_time = None
+        self._show_device_name = False
 
         # Configuration
         self.show_on_screen = self.options.get("show_on_screen", True)
@@ -123,19 +127,98 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
             return
 
         try:
-            status = self.bt.ui_cache.get()
-            icon = self.bt.ui_renderer.get_status_icon(status)
-            detailed = self.bt.ui_renderer.format_status(status)
+            # Try to get status for stored phone_mac first, then check for any connected tethering device
+            cached_status = None
+            connected_device = None
+
+            if self.phone_mac:
+                cached_status = self.bt.connection.get_full_status(self.phone_mac)
+                # Try to get the device name if we have a MAC
+                if cached_status and not self._phone_name:
+                    trusted_devices = self.bt.connection.get_trusted_devices()
+                    for device in trusted_devices:
+                        if device.mac == self.phone_mac:
+                            self._phone_name = device.name
+                            connected_device = device
+                            break
+
+            # If no status for stored MAC, look for any connected device with NAP (tethering)
+            if not cached_status:
+                trusted_devices = self.bt.connection.get_trusted_devices()
+                for device in trusted_devices:
+                    if device.connected and device.has_nap:
+                        cached_status = self.bt.connection.get_full_status(device.mac)
+                        if cached_status:
+                            self.phone_mac = device.mac
+                            self._phone_name = device.name
+                            connected_device = device
+                            break
+
+            cached_status = cached_status or {}
+
+            # Update internal status if we detected a connected device
+            current_time = time.time()
+
+            if cached_status.get("connected", False):
+                if self._status != "CONNECTED":
+                    # Just connected - start timer
+                    self._status = "CONNECTED"
+                    self._connection_time = current_time
+
+                # Toggle between IP and device name every 5 seconds
+                if self._connection_time:
+                    elapsed = current_time - self._connection_time
+                    # Every 10 seconds: 0-5 show IP, 5-10 show device name, repeat
+                    cycle_position = elapsed % 10
+                    self._show_device_name = cycle_position >= 5
+
+                # Store device name if we have a connected device
+                if connected_device and connected_device.name:
+                    self._phone_name = connected_device.name
+
+                # Set message based on current cycle
+                if self._show_device_name:
+                    self._message = self._phone_name[:20] if self._phone_name else "Unknown"
+                else:
+                    ip_address = cached_status.get("ip_address", "")
+                    self._message = ip_address if ip_address else "- -"
+            else:
+                if self._status == "CONNECTED":
+                    self._status = "IDLE"
+                    self._connection_time = None
+                    self._show_device_name = False
+                self._message = "- -"
+
+            # Determine display character based on connection state
+            if cached_status.get("pan_active", False):
+                # Pan active - tethering is working
+                display = "C"
+            elif cached_status.get("connected", False) and cached_status.get("trusted", False):
+                # Connected and trusted
+                display = "T"
+            elif cached_status.get("connected", False):
+                # Just connected (not trusted)
+                display = "N"
+            elif cached_status.get("paired", False):
+                # Paired but not connected
+                display = "P"
+            else:
+                # No device or not paired
+                display = "X"
 
             if self.show_mini_status:
-                ui.set("bt-status", icon)
+                ui.set("bt-status", display)
+
             if self.show_detailed_status:
+                detailed = f"BT:{self._message}" if self._message else "BT:- -"
                 ui.set("bt-detail", detailed)
 
         except Exception as e:
             logging.debug(f"UI update error: {e}")
             if self.show_mini_status:
                 ui.set("bt-status", "?")
+            if self.show_detailed_status:
+                ui.set("bt-detail", "BT:Error")
 
     def on_webhook(self, path, request):
         """Handle webhook requests for web UI."""
@@ -230,32 +313,46 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
         return jsonify({"success": result})
 
     def _scan_devices(self):
-        """Start device scan."""
-        self._scanned_devices = []
+        """Start device scan in background."""
         threading.Thread(target=self._scan_thread, daemon=True).start()
         return jsonify({"success": True})
 
     def _scan_thread(self):
         """Background thread for scanning."""
-        self._scanned_devices = self.bt.scan_devices(duration=30)
-        self._log("INFO", f"Scan complete: found {len(self._scanned_devices)} devices")
+        try:
+            self._log("INFO", "Starting Bluetooth device scan...")
+            self.bt.scan_devices(duration=30)
+            progress = self.bt.get_scan_progress()
+            self._log("INFO", f"Scan complete: found {len(progress['devices'])} devices")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self._log("ERROR", f"Scan failed: {e}")
 
     def _get_scan_progress(self):
-        """Get scan progress."""
+        """Get scan progress and discovered devices."""
+        progress = self.bt.get_scan_progress()
         return jsonify({
-            "scanning": False,
+            "scanning": progress["scanning"],
             "devices": [
                 {"mac": d.get("mac", ""), "name": d.get("name", "")}
-                for d in getattr(self, "_scanned_devices", [])
+                for d in progress["devices"]
             ]
         })
 
     def _get_status(self):
         """Get current plugin status."""
+        # Auto-detect connected device if phone_mac not set
+        current_mac = self.phone_mac
+        if not current_mac:
+            trusted_devices = self.bt.connection.get_trusted_devices()
+            for device in trusted_devices:
+                if device.connected and device.has_nap:
+                    current_mac = device.mac
+                    break
+
         return jsonify({
             "status": self._status,
             "message": self._message,
-            "mac": self.phone_mac,
+            "mac": current_mac,
             "initialized": self.bt.initialized,
             "scanning": False,
             "connection_in_progress": False,
@@ -265,24 +362,28 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
         })
 
     def _get_connection_status(self, mac):
-        """Get connection status for a device."""
+        """Get full connection status for a device."""
         if not mac:
             return jsonify({"success": False})
 
-        status = self.bt.get_status(mac)
-        if not status:
-            return jsonify({"success": False})
+        try:
+            status = self.bt.connection.get_full_status(mac)
+            if not status:
+                return jsonify({"success": False})
 
-        return jsonify({
-            "success": True,
-            "paired": status.get("paired", False),
-            "trusted": status.get("trusted", False),
-            "connected": status.get("connected", False),
-            "pan_active": status.get("pan_active", False),
-            "interface": status.get("interface"),
-            "ip_address": status.get("ip_address"),
-            "default_route_interface": self.bt.network.get_default_route_interface(),
-        })
+            return jsonify({
+                "success": True,
+                "paired": status.get("paired", False),
+                "trusted": status.get("trusted", False),
+                "connected": status.get("connected", False),
+                "pan_active": status.get("pan_active", False),
+                "interface": status.get("interface"),
+                "ip_address": status.get("ip_address"),
+                "default_route_interface": self.bt.network.get_default_route_interface(),
+            })
+        except Exception as e:
+            self._log("ERROR", f"Failed to get connection status: {e}")
+            return jsonify({"success": False, "error": str(e)})
 
     def _test_internet(self):
         """Test internet connectivity."""
@@ -325,6 +426,7 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
         self._log("INFO", f"Connected to {name}")
         self._status = "CONNECTED"
         self._message = f"Connected to {name}"
+        self._screen_needs_refresh = True
 
     def _on_connect_failed(self, data):
         """Handle failed connection event."""
@@ -333,6 +435,7 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
         self._log("ERROR", f"Connection failed: {error}")
         self._status = "ERROR"
         self._message = f"Connection failed: {error}"
+        self._screen_needs_refresh = True
 
     def _on_disconnect_success(self, data):
         """Handle successful disconnection event."""
@@ -340,10 +443,11 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
         self._log("INFO", f"Disconnected from {mac}")
         self._status = "IDLE"
         self._message = "Ready"
+        self._screen_needs_refresh = True
 
     def _get_html_template(self):
         """Get the original full-featured HTML template."""
-        # This template is extracted from the original bt-tether.py
+        # This template is extracted from the original bt-tether.py.disabled
         # It provides the full UI with device discovery, status monitoring, and internet testing
         template = """<!DOCTYPE html>
 <html>
@@ -448,6 +552,7 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
         </button>
         <div id="scanResults" style="display: none;">
           <h5 style="margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #8b949e;">Discovered Devices:</h5>
+          <div id="scanStatus" style="color: #8b949e; margin: 8px 0; font-size: 13px;">Scanning...</div>
           <div id="deviceList"></div>
         </div>
       </div>
@@ -468,71 +573,194 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
       let statusInterval = null;
       let logInterval = null;
 
+      // Show initializing state first
+      setInitializingStatus();
+
+      // Load trusted devices on page load
       loadTrustedDevicesSummary();
+
+      // Then check actual connection status
       setTimeout(checkConnectionStatus, 1000);
+
+      // Start log polling immediately
       refreshLogs();
       startLogPolling();
 
+      function setInitializingStatus() {
+        document.getElementById("statusPaired").innerHTML =
+          `📱 Paired: <span style="color: #8b949e;">🔄 Initializing...</span>`;
+
+        document.getElementById("statusTrusted").innerHTML =
+          `🔐 Trusted: <span style="color: #8b949e;">🔄 Initializing...</span>`;
+
+        document.getElementById("statusConnected").innerHTML =
+          `🔵 Connected: <span style="color: #8b949e;">🔄 Initializing...</span>`;
+
+        document.getElementById("statusInternet").innerHTML =
+          `🌐 Internet: <span style="color: #8b949e;">🔄 Initializing...</span>`;
+
+        document.getElementById('statusIP').style.display = 'none';
+
+        const connectBtn = document.getElementById('quickConnectBtn');
+        connectBtn.disabled = true;
+        connectBtn.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner"></span> Initializing...';
+      }
+
       async function checkConnectionStatus() {
-        const mac = macInput.value.trim();
+        let mac = macInput.value.trim();
+
+        // If no MAC in input, try to get it from backend status
         if (!mac || !/^([0-9A-F]{2}:){5}[0-9A-F]{2}$/i.test(mac)) {
-          const connectBtn = document.getElementById('quickConnectBtn');
-          connectBtn.style.display = 'none';
-          return;
+          try {
+            const statusResponse = await fetch(`/plugins/bt-tether/status`);
+            const statusData = await statusResponse.json();
+
+            // If backend has a current MAC, use it
+            if (statusData.mac && /^([0-9A-F]{2}:){5}[0-9A-F]{2}$/i.test(statusData.mac)) {
+              mac = statusData.mac;
+              macInput.value = mac;
+            } else {
+              // No valid MAC - show disconnected state
+              document.getElementById("statusPaired").innerHTML =
+                `📱 Paired: <span style="color: #f48771;">✗ No</span>`;
+
+              document.getElementById("statusTrusted").innerHTML =
+                `🔐 Trusted: <span style="color: #f48771;">✗ No</span>`;
+
+              document.getElementById("statusConnected").innerHTML =
+                `🔵 Connected: <span style="color: #f48771;">✗ No</span>`;
+
+              document.getElementById("statusInternet").innerHTML =
+                `🌐 Internet: <span style="color: #f48771;">✗ Not Active</span>`;
+
+              const connectBtn = document.getElementById('quickConnectBtn');
+              connectBtn.style.display = 'none';
+              document.getElementById('disconnectSection').style.display = 'none';
+              return;
+            }
+          } catch (err) {
+            console.error('Failed to get backend status:', err);
+            // Still show buttons even if status fetch fails
+            const connectBtn = document.getElementById('quickConnectBtn');
+            connectBtn.disabled = false;
+            connectBtn.innerHTML = '⚡ Connect to Phone';
+            return;
+          }
         }
 
         try {
+          // Fetch both backend status and connection status
+          const statusResponse = await fetch(`/plugins/bt-tether/status`);
+          const statusData = await statusResponse.json();
+
           const response = await fetch(`/plugins/bt-tether/connection-status?mac=${encodeURIComponent(mac)}`);
           const data = await response.json();
-          updateStatusDisplay(data);
+
+          updateStatusDisplay(statusData, data);
         } catch (error) {
           console.error('Status check failed:', error);
         }
       }
 
-      function updateStatusDisplay(data) {
-        document.getElementById("statusPaired").innerHTML =
-          `📱 Paired: <span style="color: ${data.paired ? '#4ec9b0' : '#f48771'};">${data.paired ? '✓ Yes' : '✗ No'}</span>`;
-        document.getElementById("statusTrusted").innerHTML =
-          `🔐 Trusted: <span style="color: ${data.trusted ? '#4ec9b0' : '#f48771'};">${data.trusted ? '✓ Yes' : '✗ No'}</span>`;
-        document.getElementById("statusConnected").innerHTML =
-          `🔵 Connected: <span style="color: ${data.connected ? '#4ec9b0' : '#f48771'};">${data.connected ? '✓ Yes' : '✗ No'}</span>`;
-        document.getElementById("statusInternet").innerHTML =
-          `🌐 Internet: <span style="color: ${data.pan_active ? '#4ec9b0' : '#f48771'};">${data.pan_active ? '✓ Active' : '✗ Not Active'}</span>`;
+      function updateStatusDisplay(statusData, data) {
+        try {
+          // Ensure data objects exist with defaults
+          statusData = statusData || {};
+          data = data || {};
 
-        const statusIPElement = document.getElementById('statusIP');
-        if (data.ip_address && data.pan_active) {
-          statusIPElement.style.display = 'block';
-          statusIPElement.innerHTML = `🔢 IP Address: <span style="color: #4ec9b0;">${data.ip_address}</span>`;
-        } else {
-          statusIPElement.style.display = 'none';
-        }
+          const paired = data.paired || false;
+          const trusted = data.trusted || false;
+          const connected = data.connected || false;
+          const pan_active = data.pan_active || false;
+          const ip_address = data.ip_address || null;
 
-        const testInternetCard = document.getElementById('testInternetCard');
-        if (data.pan_active) {
-          testInternetCard.style.display = 'block';
-        } else {
-          testInternetCard.style.display = 'none';
-        }
+          document.getElementById("statusPaired").innerHTML =
+            `📱 Paired: <span style="color: ${paired ? '#4ec9b0' : '#f48771'};">${paired ? '✓ Yes' : '✗ No'}</span>`;
+          document.getElementById("statusTrusted").innerHTML =
+            `🔐 Trusted: <span style="color: ${trusted ? '#4ec9b0' : '#f48771'};">${trusted ? '✓ Yes' : '✗ No'}</span>`;
+          document.getElementById("statusConnected").innerHTML =
+            `🔵 Connected: <span style="color: ${connected ? '#4ec9b0' : '#f48771'};">${connected ? '✓ Yes' : '✗ No'}</span>`;
+          document.getElementById("statusInternet").innerHTML =
+            `🌐 Internet: <span style="color: ${pan_active ? '#4ec9b0' : '#f48771'};">${pan_active ? '✓ Active' : '✗ Not Active'}</span>${data.interface ? ` <span style="color: #888;">(${data.interface})</span>` : ''}`;
 
-        const connectBtn = document.getElementById('quickConnectBtn');
-        const disconnectSection = document.getElementById('disconnectSection');
+          const statusIPElement = document.getElementById('statusIP');
+          if (ip_address && pan_active) {
+            statusIPElement.style.display = 'block';
+            statusIPElement.innerHTML = `🔢 IP Address: <span style="color: #4ec9b0;">${ip_address}</span>`;
+          } else {
+            statusIPElement.style.display = 'none';
+          }
 
-        if (data.connected) {
-          connectBtn.style.display = 'none';
-          disconnectSection.style.display = 'block';
-        } else if (data.paired) {
-          connectBtn.style.display = 'block';
-          disconnectSection.style.display = 'block';
-        } else {
-          connectBtn.style.display = 'block';
-          disconnectSection.style.display = 'none';
-        }
+          const testInternetCard = document.getElementById('testInternetCard');
+          if (pan_active) {
+            testInternetCard.style.display = 'block';
+          } else {
+            testInternetCard.style.display = 'none';
+          }
 
-        if (!statusInterval || statusInterval._interval !== 10000) {
-          if (statusInterval) clearInterval(statusInterval);
-          statusInterval = setInterval(checkConnectionStatus, 10000);
-          statusInterval._interval = 10000;
+          const connectBtn = document.getElementById('quickConnectBtn');
+          const disconnectSection = document.getElementById('disconnectSection');
+
+          // Check if operation is in progress
+          const operationInProgress = statusData.status === 'PAIRING' || statusData.status === 'CONNECTING' || statusData.status === 'RECONNECTING';
+
+          if (operationInProgress) {
+            // Show connecting state
+            connectBtn.disabled = true;
+            connectBtn.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner"></span> Connecting...';
+            connectBtn.style.display = 'block';
+            disconnectSection.style.display = 'none';
+          } else {
+            connectBtn.disabled = false;
+            connectBtn.innerHTML = '⚡ Connect to Phone';
+
+            // Show/hide based on connection status
+            if (connected) {
+              connectBtn.style.display = 'none';
+              disconnectSection.style.display = 'block';
+            } else if (paired && trusted) {
+              connectBtn.style.display = 'block';
+              disconnectSection.style.display = 'block';
+            } else if (paired) {
+              connectBtn.style.display = 'none';
+              disconnectSection.style.display = 'block';
+            } else {
+              connectBtn.style.display = 'none';
+              disconnectSection.style.display = 'none';
+            }
+          }
+
+          // Manage polling based on connection state
+          if (operationInProgress) {
+            if (!statusInterval || statusInterval._interval !== 2000) {
+              if (statusInterval) clearInterval(statusInterval);
+              statusInterval = setInterval(checkConnectionStatus, 2000);
+              statusInterval._interval = 2000;
+            }
+          } else if (connected || paired) {
+            if (!statusInterval || statusInterval._interval !== 10000) {
+              if (statusInterval) clearInterval(statusInterval);
+              statusInterval = setInterval(checkConnectionStatus, 10000);
+              statusInterval._interval = 10000;
+            }
+          } else {
+            if (!statusInterval || statusInterval._interval !== 30000) {
+              if (statusInterval) clearInterval(statusInterval);
+              statusInterval = setInterval(checkConnectionStatus, 30000);
+              statusInterval._interval = 30000;
+            }
+          }
+
+          // Refresh trusted devices summary if connection state changed
+          if (!window.lastStatusUpdate ||
+              (window.lastStatusUpdate.connected !== (statusData.mac && connected))) {
+            loadTrustedDevicesSummary();
+            window.lastStatusUpdate = {
+              connected: statusData.mac && connected
+            };
+          }
+        } catch (error) {
+          console.error('Error updating status display:', error);
         }
       }
 
@@ -542,26 +770,101 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
           alert("Enter valid MAC address");
           return;
         }
-        await fetch(`/plugins/bt-tether/connect?mac=${encodeURIComponent(mac)}`);
-        setTimeout(checkConnectionStatus, 1000);
+        try {
+          const response = await fetch(`/plugins/bt-tether/connect?mac=${encodeURIComponent(mac)}`);
+          const data = await response.json();
+          if (data.success) {
+            // Start fast polling to show connection progress
+            if (statusInterval) clearInterval(statusInterval);
+            statusInterval = setInterval(checkConnectionStatus, 2000);
+            statusInterval._interval = 2000;
+          }
+        } catch (error) {
+          console.error('Connection request failed:', error);
+        }
       }
 
       async function scanDevices() {
         const scanBtn = document.getElementById('scanBtn');
+        const scanResults = document.getElementById('scanResults');
+        const scanStatus = document.getElementById('scanStatus');
         const deviceList = document.getElementById('deviceList');
+
         scanBtn.disabled = true;
         scanBtn.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner"></span> Scanning...';
+        scanResults.style.display = 'block';
         deviceList.innerHTML = '';
-        await fetch('/plugins/bt-tether/scan');
-        await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 1000));
-        const response = await fetch('/plugins/bt-tether/scan-progress');
-        const data = await response.json();
-        deviceList.innerHTML = data.devices.map(d =>
-          `<div class="device-item"><div><b>${d.name}</b><br><small style="color: #888;">${d.mac}</small></div>
-           <button class="success" onclick="pairAndConnectDevice('${d.mac}', '${d.name}'); return false;">Pair</button></div>`
-        ).join('');
-        scanBtn.disabled = false;
-        scanBtn.innerHTML = '🔍 Scan';
+        scanStatus.innerHTML = '<span class="spinner"></span> Scanning for devices...';
+
+        try {
+          await fetch('/plugins/bt-tether/scan', { method: 'GET' });
+
+          // Poll /scan-progress every 1 second to show devices as they appear
+          let pollCount = 0;
+          const maxPolls = 30;
+          let lastDeviceCount = 0;
+          let scanProgressInterval = setInterval(async () => {
+            pollCount++;
+
+            try {
+              const progressResponse = await fetch('/plugins/bt-tether/scan-progress');
+              const progressData = await progressResponse.json();
+
+              if (progressData && progressData.devices) {
+                const deviceCount = progressData.devices.length;
+
+                // Update if device count changed or first poll
+                if (deviceCount > lastDeviceCount) {
+                  lastDeviceCount = deviceCount;
+                  deviceList.innerHTML = '';
+                  progressData.devices.forEach(device => {
+                    const div = document.createElement('div');
+                    div.className = 'device-item';
+                    div.innerHTML = `
+                      <div style="flex: 1; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-size: 12px;">
+                        <b>${device.name}</b><br>
+                        <small style="color: #888;">${device.mac}</small>
+                      </div>
+                      <button onclick="pairAndConnectDevice('${device.mac}', '${device.name.replace(/'/g, "\\'")}'); return false;" class="success" style="margin: 0; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 12px;">Pair</button>
+                    `;
+                    deviceList.appendChild(div);
+                  });
+                }
+
+                // Update status
+                if (progressData.scanning) {
+                  scanStatus.innerHTML = `<span class="spinner"></span> Found ${deviceCount} device(s)... still scanning`;
+                } else {
+                  clearInterval(scanProgressInterval);
+                  if (deviceCount > 0) {
+                    scanStatus.textContent = `Scan complete - Found ${deviceCount} device(s):`;
+                  } else {
+                    scanStatus.textContent = 'Scan complete - No devices found';
+                    deviceList.innerHTML = '';
+                  }
+                  scanBtn.disabled = false;
+                  scanBtn.innerHTML = '🔍 Scan';
+                }
+              }
+
+              if (pollCount >= maxPolls) {
+                clearInterval(scanProgressInterval);
+                if (lastDeviceCount === 0) {
+                  scanStatus.textContent = 'Scan timeout - No devices found';
+                }
+                scanBtn.disabled = false;
+                scanBtn.innerHTML = '🔍 Scan';
+              }
+            } catch (e) {
+              console.error('Scan progress poll error:', e);
+            }
+          }, 1000);
+        } catch (error) {
+          scanStatus.textContent = 'Scan failed: ' + error.message;
+          scanBtn.disabled = false;
+          scanBtn.innerHTML = '🔍 Scan';
+          console.error('Scan failed:', error);
+        }
       }
 
       async function pairAndConnectDevice(mac, name) {
@@ -578,15 +881,23 @@ class BtTether(Plugin):
           const deviceDiscoverySection = document.getElementById('deviceDiscoverySection');
 
           if (data.devices && data.devices.length > 0) {
-            deviceDiscoverySection.style.display = 'none';
             const napDevices = data.devices.filter(d => d.has_nap);
-            if (napDevices.length > 0) {
+            const connectedDevice = napDevices.find(d => d.connected);
+
+            // Hide device discovery section only if a device is actively connected
+            if (connectedDevice) {
+              deviceDiscoverySection.style.display = 'none';
+              summaryDiv.innerHTML = `<span style="color: #3fb950;">🔵 Connected to ${connectedDevice.name}</span><br><small style="color: #888;">${connectedDevice.mac}</small>`;
+            } else if (napDevices.length > 0) {
+              // Show device list and discovery section if not connected
+              deviceDiscoverySection.style.display = 'block';
               summaryDiv.innerHTML = napDevices.map(d =>
                 `<div style="margin: 4px 0;">📱 ${d.name}<br><small style="color: #888;">${d.mac}</small></div>`
               ).join('');
             } else {
-              summaryDiv.innerHTML = `<span style="color: #f85149;">${data.devices.length} paired but no tethering support</span>`;
+              // No tethering support
               deviceDiscoverySection.style.display = 'block';
+              summaryDiv.innerHTML = `<span style="color: #f85149;">${data.devices.length} paired but no tethering support</span>`;
             }
           } else {
             deviceDiscoverySection.style.display = 'block';