Initiate connection with Gadgetbridge from the Bangle?

Hi,

Out of curiosity, would it be feasible to initiate connection with Gadgetbridge from the Bangle? If it is I might be willing to work on code to enable that feature at some point!

Initial search on the matter: https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/26730/can-an-android-device-be-a-peripheral

Gadgetbridge could be made a peripheral I think, but I don't think it's a good idea. With other devices being able to initiate a connection there's a worry that maybe anyone could then connect to your Phone and access your messages, phone, etc.

With Gadgetbridge as a 'central', it's always up to the phone to initiate the connection.

Why do you want this though? Are you having problems getting the bangle connected?

If so there's a (default off) automatic reconnect option in Gadgetbridge, and when your phone's power save is disabled for Gadgetbridge it's usually pretty good at keeping connected

Ok!

My thinking was the automatic reconnect-functionality probably eats a lot of the phones battery (I get that sense at least, not done any extensive testing whatsoever). But if I turn it off I will have to pick up and unlock my phone and click to connect the bangle before using them together, of course. If I could initiate the connection on the bangle that might have been a good middle ground for me.

But from what you write I will not put any more thought into this I think. Thank you for clarifying! :)