Set device name from iOS App

[Per Helge]

We are working on a nRF51 device and and corresponding iOS App, and we would like to set the name of the device. The problem is that when connecting with an iPad using BLE, the "Generic Access"-service is not visible. It seems to only be visible from Android devices. How can we set the device name from the iOS device?

[Hung Bui]

Hi Per, I think you can create a custom service and characteristic for this purpose. So that when you write to this characteristic, the device will update the device name locally. A reconnection may be needed for the iOS device to catch up with the new name.

[Per Helge]

I guess you are right. That is the only option. Thanks.