- From: François Beaufort via GitHub <sysbot+gh@w3.org>
- Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:08:06 +0000
- To: public-web-bluetooth-log@w3.org
I don't think* Apple folks are doing this unintentionally. According
to the [WWDC 2013 - Session
703](https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2013/703/), it looks
like the HID Over GATT Profile is special and built into the system so
that it works just like with Bluetooth Classic devices.
> So, you will be able to discover Bluetooth flow energy HID devices
directly from the Bluetooth settings pane like a Bluetooth Classic
would be.
> And once you are paired with Bluetooth Energy HID Device, iOS will
automatically manage the connection and reconnect to it if the
connection goes away therefore giving this illusion that it works just
like a normal Bluetooth device that customers are used to.
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Moreover, Chrome OS already pairs BLE HID devices when connected from
Web Bluetooth. We already submitted a
[patch](https://codereview.chromium.org/2357083002) to improve that
experience.
Here's the current state. I'm sure you'll undestand why I'd love
consistency there.
Feature/Platform | Chrome OS | Android | Mac | Linux |
------------------------- | :-------: | :-----: | :-: | :-----: |
Pair HID automatically | ✓ | | ✓ | ✓
|
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