accessorysetupkit

You can set up Bluetooth and Wi-Fi accessories without broad permission prompts by using a privacy-preserving system picker. This approach requires declaring Info.plist keys and presenting a per-accessory picker to request access only for specific devices.

Migrating from CoreBluetooth permissions involves replacing broad Bluetooth prompts with a system picker. You create an ASDiscoveryDescriptor, activate an ASAccessorySession, present the picker, and then continue using CoreBluetooth for post-setup communication.

Creating a discovery descriptor for BLE and Wi-Fi accessories involves defining an ASDiscoveryDescriptor for your target device. You then activate an ASAccessorySession and present the system picker to discover and select the specific accessory.

Yes, AccessorySetupKit works with CoreBluetooth and NetworkExtension. After the system picker completes the privacy-preserving discovery and setup process, you continue using CoreBluetooth and NetworkExtension to handle subsequent device communication.

A per-accessory picker is needed for Bluetooth discovery to satisfy privacy requirements. It replaces broad permission prompts by allowing users to grant access to specific devices through a system-managed UI, ensuring only chosen accessories are connected.

Privacy-preserving accessory setup requires declaring specific Info.plist keys to support the system picker. These keys enable the app to present an ASAccessorySession and use ASDiscoveryDescriptor for targeted Bluetooth and Wi-Fi device discovery.