Bluetooth and IOS?

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Hi,
I'm working on a project to control LEDs with physical buttons as well as IR signals. I'm considering adding a bluetooth module, I see they're quite cheap, to control the lights as well. Our household uses IOS and I would prefer not to have to write an application. Before I decide to add bluetooth a couple of questions.

  • How hard is it to write the Arduino code? It's basically serial communication right?
  • Are there better modules than other? What should I look for when choosing a module?
  • Are there existing IOS apps that I can use to connect to and send serial signals?
  • Other considerations?

Thanks
Rich

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richiep:
How hard is it to write the Arduino code? It's basically serial communication right?

It isn't. Yes, Arduino sees bluetooth as just another serial device

Are there better modules than other? What should I look for when choosing a module?

You need a bluetooth4 "BLE" module. There may be other apple-specific modules.

Are there existing IOS apps that I can use to connect to and send serial signals?

Trawl your app store. I understand you won't find much

Other considerations?

No