[pulseaudio-discuss] [PATCH 1/3] bluetooth: Do not switch to profile unless Playing

[Dalleau, Frederic]

Hi Tanu,

> So, does this sound like correct behavior:
>
> module-bluetooth-discover loads module-bluetooth-device whenever
> anything is CONNECTED. module-bluetooth-discover never sets any
> particular profile explicitly.

module-bluetooth-discover already knows what profiles are connected
and can hint module-bluetooth-device into what profile to use
thus saving some ipc at loading.

> If the "profile" module argument is not set, module-bluetooth-device
> activates a profile that is PLAYING at the time when the module is
> loaded.
see above

However I agree that splitting profile decision over two modules is
not easy to deal with. I'd suggest that module-bluetooth-discover be
made responsible for loading/unloading and updating profiles for the
various instances of module-bluetooth-device.
module-bluetooth-device itself should only apply what is said to it.
module-bluetooth-discover then could be able to manage profiles on
several devices at a time for example if two headset are paired, switch
the first to off and the second one to HSP for example.


> Is it possible that there are multiple profiles PLAYING?

In theory yes, but the current implementation do not allow it :
when profile is switched, previous profile is suspended/disconnected,
 and also user experience would be strange. However, it is possible
if two devices are in use (each doing one profile).

> If so, what should be the priority of each profile relative to each other?
Even if both profile are not playing at a time. Maybe priority lists could be
used in order to initiate connections. module-bluetooth-discover again is
good place to put such behavior.

Regards,
Frédéric