I was under the impression that iOS apps can only talk directly to Bluetooth Low...

mietek · on April 11, 2012

I would really like to know the answer to this, as well.

davidcann · on April 11, 2012

Scroll down to UIBackgroundModes:

http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/genera...

guan · on April 12, 2012

Are you referring to bluetooth-central? That’s for the CoreBluetooth framework, which in turn is only for Bluetooth Low Energy:

http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#DOCUMENTATION/Miscel...

davidcann · on April 13, 2012

No, I'm referring to "external-accessory". This works with both dock connector and Bluetooth iAP accessories. You're right that the other one is only for BT LE (4.0). It's understandable that many people are confused about the CoreBluetooth vs MFi Bluetooth.

gonzo · on April 11, 2012

if inPulse has the Apple MFI authentication part on-board, then yes, they can talk Bluetooth 2.1 to iOS devices, from a backgrounded app.