2017 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
9. Connecting to a Bluetooth LE Device

Authors: Ahmed Bakir, Gheorghe Chesler, Manny de la Torriente
Publisher: Apress
Abstract
Thanks to its open standards, Bluetooth Low-Energy (LE), also known as BLE,has established itself as a leader for hardware manufacturers looking to create connected accessories for iOS. This chapter introduces Core Bluetooth, Apple’s framework for Bluetooth-based communication, to send and receive messages from a Bluetooth LE device. Additionally, we will discuss Bluetooth best practices for battery life and a positive user experience.