How to pair the peripheral with only specific IOS app?

[Pavithra]

Hi,

We are using nRF51822 as a peripheral device. We have an IOS app running in a smart phone or tablet. Our requirement is that we need to pair the peripheral only with our IOS app. I have two questions. nRF51822 will advertise its address. Is it possible to make nRF51822 visible only to our IOS app? and if yes, how? if no, is it possible to pair nRF51822 with only our IOS app and how?

[run_ar]

Pairing is handled by core bluetooth, not in the application. This means a peripheral will be available to other applications as well. The advertisement packet is visible to all scanners. To limit the usability of your peripheral for other applications you can use custom services. In addition you should add application level encryption to your characteristics values.