Detecting Bluetooth Devices
Detecting Bluetooth Devices
- Subject: Detecting Bluetooth Devices
- From: Gordon Apple <email@hidden>
- Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 15:27:55 -0500
- Thread-topic: Detecting Bluetooth Devices
Title: Detecting Bluetooth Devices
I asked this in Cocoa-Dev but no response. Is there a (public API) way in iOS to detect an external Bluetooth keyboard, or other device? I also would like a way to get raw key clicks before the text system gets them.
I have a need to use a Bluetooth keyboard as a remote control (in one mode) and for editing in edit mode). Also, there is another Bluetooth device which mimics the keyboard for a few commands. In edit mode, the only issue is that I need to be able to detect things like an F-key (anything that is not text) to be able to switch back to remote mode. I have implemented most of the required remote control features by using a hidden text field. However, if the Bluetooth keyboard (or device) is not connected, I need to block the virtual keyboard from coming up. Another issue I have run into is that the hidden text field, being first responder, even if I re-hide the virtual keyboard, shortens all my popovers to make room for the keyboard, even though it is not shown. I would prefer to simply remove the hidden text field when no Bluetooth keyboard (or the other device) is not present, which is why I need detection.
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