Why does wobie fav need Bluetooth, local network and location access?

The wobie fav app needs certain permissions to set up and control your wobie box. Here's what they're for:

Bluetooth

Finding the speaker during initial setup
Bluetooth can find the box and send Wi-Fi details during setup. It isn't required for everyday Wi-Fi listening unless you choose Bluetooth playback.

Local network

Communication between the app and wobie box at home
Once connected to Wi-Fi, the devices communicate over your home network.
This supports:

• Playback control, pause and volume
• Firmware updates
• Finding and configuring the box, including its sleep timer

On iOS this permission is called ‘Local Network’. Without it, the app may not find the speaker.

Location (GPS)

An operating system permission used to detect nearby networks and devices
This is a technical requirement of operating systems, particularly Android and sometimes iOS. To detect nearby Wi-Fi networks or Bluetooth devices, the system may ask for location permission. We don't use or store your location.
Approximate location is enough; precise location isn't needed.

Privacy:
The app does not store or share location data. These permissions are required for technical reasons by iOS and Android.