BLE_NFC_SEC_PARAM_IO_CAPS

[Roei]

Hi,

Small question regarding BLE_NFC_SEC_PARAM_IO_CAPS.

I want my NRF application to advertise so my mobile will connect with passkey.

I need my mobile user to send the passkey which will be displayed on my device.

I'm trying to use BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_KEYBOARD_DISPLAY, but the result is that the code is present on the mobile and the user has an option to confirm or cancel.

On the other hand - when I use BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_DISPLAY_ONLY, I get the right result.

What is the reason for that?

Thanks!

[Amanda Hsieh]

Hi, 

BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_DISPLAY_ONLY is Display Only.

BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_KEYBOARD_DISPLAY is Keyboard and Display.

This depends on your device capabilities and application requirement. 

-Amanda H.

[Roei]

Is that possible that BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_DISPLAY_ONLY provides a keyboard for insert passkey?

[Roei]

If the passkey is inserted from the mobile, but displayed on the device (nrf52840), should I use BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_DISPLAY_ONLY?

[Amanda Hsieh]

You don't need a physical keyboard and display when using passkey, but you still have to use BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_KEYBOARD_ONLY or BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_KEYBOARD_DISPLAY. Then when you get the BLE_GAP_EVT_AUTH_KEY_REQUEST event just reply with the static passkey. See this MSC for more information.

-Amanda H.

[Roei]

I don't understand how, but when I define BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_DISPLAY_ONLY, my nrf device displays the passkey and my mobile displays a keyboard to insert the passkey. Does it make sense? Even though I didn't use BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_KEYBOARD_DISPLAY? I just want to make sure that I don't miss anything.

Thanks!

[Roei]

In other words - how does BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_DISPLAY_ONLY suppose to affect the mobile?

[Amanda Hsieh]

Hi Roei,

Roei said:

when I define BLE_GAP_IO_CAPS_DISPLAY_ONLY, my nrf device displays the passkey and my mobile displays a keyboard to insert the passkey. Does it make sense?

 Yes, it makes sense. This defines the in/output capability of the device. In this case, the nrf does not have any input capability but the phone does. So the phone gets the responsibility for inputting the key. 

-Amanda H.