Building a Bluetooth Event Monitoring App for Mac OS X using Python
Are you looking to build a Mac OS X app that monitors Bluetooth connection status and invokes your Python code when the connection status changes? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the process of building a status bar app for Mac OS X that performs this task efficiently and effortlessly.
Requirements
Before getting started, make sure you meet the following requirements:
- Python 2.7.x
- Git
- Mercurial (hg)
Dependencies
The dependencies required for this project will be automatically resolved using the setup_requires keyword of setuptools. Here are the main dependencies:
Configuration
To customize the app behavior, you can modify the checking intervals (INTERVALS) and the callback function (update_callback). These configurations are defined in the BluetoothEvent.py file. The INTERVALS setting allows you to specify a list of interval times in seconds, while the update_callback function is invoked when the connection status is changed. It receives the device name, address, and status (connected or not) as parameters.
Build
To build the BluetoothEvent.app, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
$ git clone https://github.com/lostman-github/BluetoothEvent.git. - Navigate to the cloned directory:
$ cd BluetoothEvent. - Build the app using the following command:
$ python setup.py py2app.
The BluetoothEvent.app will be created in the dist directory if the build process is successful. It’s important to note that this command does not install any files to your system, as the compiled files and dependencies will be saved to the working directory.
Run
To run the BluetoothEvent.app, either open it directly or execute the following command in your terminal: ./dist/BluetoothEvent.app/Contents/MacOS/BluetoothEvent. Once launched, a new icon will appear in the status bar. The interval settings and your devices will be displayed as menu items in the status icon’s menu. Choose the desired checking interval and select the devices you want to monitor. Clicking on a device name will mark it as checked. During the next interval, the app will check the connection status of the selected devices. If the status changes, the update_callback function will be called.
Building a Bluetooth event monitoring app for Mac OS X using Python is now within your reach. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create a powerful and efficient app that handles Bluetooth connection monitoring with ease.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy coding!
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