How to Connect Device via SPP profiles programmatically in xamarin

Question

i have bluetooth device, how can I connect to it programmatically in xamarin (monotouch) via SPP profile, and read device message I need to programmatically identify the the available devices and choose my device? i try this code

CBCentralManager _manager = new CBCentralManager ();
var spp = Guid.Parse("00001101-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb");
_manager.ScanForPeripherals(new [] { spp });

Answer 1

i also had same problem, and found out that you can't access BlueTooth SPP.

Instead you need to go via the External Accessory API.

this thread helps me to work in right direction. Hope it may helps you too!