Issue connecting Bluetooth BittleX with Mac

Here is the Gemini's answer

Steps to Add Bluetooth Entitlement and Library:

1. Request Bluetooth Permissions:

   • For macOS Catalina and later: You'll need to request Bluetooth permissions in your app's Info.plist file.

   • Add the following key to your Info.plist:

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     <key>NSBluetoothPeripheralUsageDescription</key> <string>Your app needs Bluetooth access to function properly.</string>

     請謹慎使用程式碼。

   Replace the placeholder string with a clear and concise description of why your app needs Bluetooth access.

2. Choose a Python Bluetooth Library:

   • BluePy: A popular choice for Bluetooth LE interactions.

   • PyBluez: A library for classic Bluetooth.

   • Other libraries: Consider libraries like pygatt or bleak based on your specific needs.

3. Package the Library:

   • Include the library: Make sure the chosen Bluetooth library is included in your project's dependencies.

   • Bundle the library: When building your app with PyInstaller or py2app, ensure the library is bundled correctly. This often involves adding the library to the datas or includes section of your build configuration.

But there is no Info.plist file when packaging the desktop application using py2app.

I said ChatGPT not Gemini, I made sure what was enter showed you the right thing and I would need to post the long thing, but here it is: To add Bluetooth entitlement to a macOS app built with py2app, you need to make sure your app has the correct entitlements configured in the Info.plist file. Entitlements control access to system features like Bluetooth, and you can set them when building your app using py2app.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add the Bluetooth entitlement to your app:

1. Create the Entitlements.plist file

First, you need to create an Entitlements.plist file that includes the Bluetooth entitlement.

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd"> <plist version="1.0"> <dict> <key>com.apple.security.device.bluetooth</key> <true/> </dict> </plist>

This XML file defines the entitlement needed for Bluetooth access. The key com.apple.security.device.bluetoothallows your app to access Bluetooth devices.

2. Update the setup.py file

When using py2app, you can specify additional files and configurations in the setup.py file. To include the Entitlements.plist, you need to modify the py2app options.

Here's an example of how you can modify your setup.py to include the Entitlements.plist:

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from setuptools import setup APP = ['your_app.py'] DATA_FILES = [] OPTIONS = { 'argv_emulation': True, 'packages': ['somepackage'], 'plist': { 'CFBundleIdentifier': 'com.example.yourapp', 'LSApplicationCategoryType': 'public.app-category.utilities', }, 'entitlements': 'Entitlements.plist', # Add this line } setup( app=APP, data_files=DATA_FILES, options={'py2app': OPTIONS}, setup_requires=['py2app'], )

3. Build the app with py2app

Once you’ve updated your setup.py to include the entitlements, you can now build your app as usual with py2app:

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python setup.py py2app

This will create a .app bundle in the dist/ directory, and the Bluetooth entitlement will be included.

4. Code Signing and Notarization

If you are distributing the app outside the App Store, you'll need to ensure the app is properly signed and notarized by Apple to use Bluetooth and other system entitlements.

1. Code Signing:

   Use the following command to sign your app:

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   codesign --deep --force --verify --sign "Developer ID Application: Your Name (Your ID)" dist/YourApp.app

2. Notarization:

   After signing, you can submit the app for notarization with:

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   xcrun altool --notarize-app -t osx -f dist/YourApp.app.zip --primary-bundle-id com.example.yourapp -u "your-apple-id" -p "your-app-specific-password"

3. Stapling:

   After notarization is complete, you can staple the notarization ticket to your app:

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   xcrun stapler staple dist/YourApp.app

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to add the Bluetooth entitlement to your macOS app built with py2app. Ensure that you handle signing and notarization as required by Apple, especially if you plan to distribute the app outside of the App Store. The code samples do not copy and paste very well so it is better getting them right from ChatGPT....

Thanks very much.

It is running the Sequoia 15.1

You can refer to this article on the internet:

https://macpaw.com/how-to/macos-sequoia-bluetooth-issues#:~:text=1.,battery%20in%20a%20Bluetooth%20device.