How does the installation process differ between MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE and Plugin.BLE

MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE

1. Framework Support: This plugin is designed for use with the MvvmCross framework, which is a cross-platform MVVM framework. It supports platforms like Android, iOS, macOS, and UWP[1][4].

2. Installation Command:
- To install, use the following command in the NuGet Package Manager Console:

bash
     Install-Package MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE
     

bash
     Install-Package MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE -Pre
     

3. Usage: After installation, you can resolve the `IBluetoothLE` and `IAdapter` interfaces using MvvmCross's dependency injection. For example:

csharp
   var ble = Mvx.Resolve();
   var adapter = Mvx.Resolve();
   

4. Additional Setup: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions configured in your project, such as adding Bluetooth permissions in the AndroidManifest.xml for Android projects.

Plugin.BLE

1. Framework Support: This plugin is more versatile and can be used without MvvmCross. It supports Xamarin and MAUI applications, making it suitable for a broader range of cross-platform projects[1][5].

2. Installation Command:
- To install, use the following command in the NuGet Package Manager Console:

bash
     Install-Package Plugin.BLE
     

bash
     Install-Package Plugin.BLE -Pre
     

3. Usage: After installation, you can access Bluetooth functionality using the `CrossBluetoothLE` class. For example:

csharp
   var ble = CrossBluetoothLE.Current;
   var adapter = CrossBluetoothLE.Current.Adapter;
   

4. Additional Setup: Similar to MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE, ensure that your project has the necessary permissions to use Bluetooth. This typically involves modifying the AndroidManifest.xml for Android projects.

In summary, while both plugins provide Bluetooth Low Energy functionality, MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE is specifically designed for use within the MvvmCross framework, whereas Plugin.BLE offers more flexibility and can be used in a variety of cross-platform projects without requiring MvvmCross.