Methods and apparatus to control accessories

摘要

Methods and apparatus to control accessories are disclosed. An example method includes establishing a first close-proximity communication connection via a first protocol by providing connection information via a second close-proximity communication connection via a second protocol, obtaining configuration information via the second close-proximity communication connection, and configuring a response to an event associated with the second close-proximity communication connection.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
establishing a first close-proximity communication connection with a first device via a first protocol by obtaining a first data file containing connection information via a near field communications connection with the first device via a second protocol; obtaining a second data file containing configuration information from the first device via the near field communications connection; based on the configuration information, configuring a response to subsequent events associated with the near field communications connection, wherein the subsequent events comprise detection of a near field communications electromagnetic field subsequent to the near field communications connection; detecting an event by monitoring a field detect pin of a near field communications module, wherein the near field communications module is associated with the near field communications connection; and performing the configured response in response to detecting the event, wherein the field detect pin is configured to change a state based on a presence or an absence of the near field communications electromagnetic field.