We're looking to add functionality to an existing iOS App that would allow an acknowledgement inside the App to connect to a network, provided it is present and broadcasting nearby. Currently, we are redirecting to the Settings menu and making users to connect to it themselves.
This network is similar, but not identical, across all the devices which are already manufactured so a Wireless Accessory type configuration is not possible. The network has no password and is only needed temporarily to share the WiFi network credentials to the device.
Can this be done using https://developer.apple.com/documentation/networkextension/wi-fi_configuration and a Persistent connection?
It mentions: "This API can help with a wide variety of tasks. For example, you can use it to help a user join a specific Wi-Fi network, like the hotspot at a local coffee shop, or to set up an accessory that uses Wi-Fi." Looking through the forum though, I'm seeing other posts that say something like this is not possible through NEHotspotConfigurationManager. Thanks in advance for any help or advice!
