Is it possible to connect without using GATT ?

[Roger Clark]

Is it possible to receive connections without setting up a GATT service

For security reasons, I would prefer if generic apps and also the new Web BLE API could make connections to my BLE device.

I would prefer to just advertise a service and handle the connections at a lower level using a custom protocol

Is this possible using S130 SD2.0.1 (SDK 12.0.1) nRF51822 ?

[Roger Clark]

Hi Petter

I think basically I was thinking about whether I could bypass the GAP and GATT, and implement private protocols instead.

But in retrospect, as I need to connect via iOS, I don't think iOS will allows this with its BLE API.

My main concern is the new Web BLE API, Which will mean that any random phone etc can connect without needing a custom App.

Hence I was trying to think of a way that would prevent the Web BLE devices connecting and hence taking power, and effectively performing a Denial Of Service on our devices, by causing them all to go flat really quickly.

Unfortunately I can't use while-listing etc as multiple legitimate apple devices will connect to our product, and it would not be possible to pre-program the devices with a list.