Is it required a NPE CABLE ANT+ to BLE bridge?

[cherryphilip74]

Hi! on readme file you suggest to use a NPE CABLE ANT+ to BLE bridge due to the lack of authentication in the AdruinoBLE library 1.1.2. This solution is always needed? Is there a workaround to avoid the bridge module?

[BrianFrankPalmer]

Hi cherryphilip74. You are correct. I'm still learning BLE, but it's my understanding that reading most BLE characteristics require authentication. Some characteristics on older BLE devices (asset tracking tags) don't require auth and can be read using ArduinoBLE. The only workaround I am aware of is to bypass Arduino IDE and use something like Segger Embedded Studio. I've played around with this some, but it's been a while.