2026-04-14 18:50 UTC
Except that it sounds like this hooked into an app and sent all the info about those Bluetooth devices to the manufacturer, which some data collectors can use process of elimination to isolate you. Normal (privacy-respecting) Bluetooth devices do not pass this info to the service provider and only your phone uses it to pair with the device.
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@Grostleton@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2026-04-14 18:56
Sounds more like the app presented a standard request for location access, which is required for scanning nearby devices to be able to find and pair the mug with an app. E: For the paranoid: https://developer.android.com/develop/connectivity/bluetooth/bt-permissions