Hi,
I am a software developer and I’d like to get my hands dirty on this.
Starting from API version 3.10 Connect IQ (Garmin) seems to support direct BLE communication using the GATT profile.
Unfortunately, the API is only available on these devices (see Connect IQ 3.1 Connects You to The World - News & Announcements - Connect IQ - Garmin Forums)
- Edge 1030
- D2 Delta Series
- fēnix 5 Plus Series
- Forerunner 245 Series
- Forerunner 645 Music
- Forerunner 945
- MARQ
- vívoactive 3 Music
Furthermore, to develop and test a BLE CIQ app in the simulator, you need a Nordic BLE development dongle (nRF52840 Dongle - nordicsemi.com).
I unfortunately own a vivoactive 3 (without music) which is not compatible…
If anybody likes to sponsor development and the dongle, a compatible garmin device and a Nuki smart lock (cannot remove our Nuki lock from the main door and take it into the office for programming experiments) - feel free to contact me and let’s get started.
Thanks,
Jörg