Can MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE be used in a .NET MAUI project

MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE is a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) plugin designed for MvvmCross, a cross-platform MVVM framework. While it primarily targets MvvmCross applications, it can be used in .NET MAUI projects with some considerations.

Compatibility

MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE is compatible with various platforms, including Android and iOS, which are also supported by .NET MAUI. However, to use this plugin in a .NET MAUI project, you need to ensure that your project is set up to work with MvvmCross, as the plugin is specifically designed for this framework[2][4].

Installation

To install MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE in a .NET MAUI project, you would typically use NuGet:

bash
dotnet add package MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE

However, since MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE references `Plugin.BLE`, you might also need to install this package:

bash
dotnet add package Plugin.BLE

Usage

In a typical MvvmCross setup, you would resolve the `IBluetoothLE` and `IAdapter` services using MvvmCross's dependency injection mechanism:

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

For a .NET MAUI project without MvvmCross, you might need to adapt the usage to fit your project's architecture, potentially using a different dependency injection approach.

Considerations

1. MvvmCross Integration: To fully leverage MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE, integrating MvvmCross into your .NET MAUI project is recommended. This involves setting up MvvmCross's MVVM framework and using its dependency injection features[8].

2. Plugin.BLE: Since MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE depends on `Plugin.BLE`, you should ensure that this package is also installed and configured correctly in your project[2][5].

3. Platform Support: While MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE supports Android and iOS, which are key platforms for .NET MAUI, ensure that your project targets these platforms correctly.

In summary, while MvvmCross.Plugin.BLE can be used in a .NET MAUI project, it requires integration with the MvvmCross framework and careful setup of dependencies. Alternatively, you might consider using `Plugin.BLE` directly for a more straightforward BLE implementation in .NET MAUI projects without MvvmCross[1][3].