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I need to know if I can programmatically connect my iPod Touch (OS 3.0) to a non apple blue tooth device, Using the Apple iPhone SDK. I know that I can connect to other iPhone using GameKit API, But can I connect to other non apple Bluetooth devices for example an measuring device that send out real time data over blue tooth?

Michał Piaskowski
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To send or receive data either by wire or over Bluetooth any device must authorize itself with the iPhone with a dedicated authorization co-processor. The chip costs < US$1 but the license fee you must pay to apple costs $4 per device

  • The $4 figure is not accurate. It really depends on volume. You must be part of Apple's MFi program to acquire the MFi license and buy this co-processor. Once you have the license, Apple has quarterly reporting requirements. – Greg May 09 '14 at 17:27