Abstract: A host computing device receives an advertisement packet via a low-power personal area network and, in response to the advertisement packet, transmits a connection request via the low-power personal area network, pairs via the low-power personal area network and transmits a data message when pairing via the low-power personal area network. The data message instructs a wearable device to pair via a general personal area network.

Abstract: A host computing device receives an advertisement packet via a low-power personal area network and, in response to the advertisement packet, transmits a connection request via the low-power personal area network, pairs via the low-power personal area network and transmits a data message when pairing via the low-power personal area network. The data message instructs a wearable device to pair via a general personal area network.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods establish proximity-based wireless connections. A first electronic device and a second electronic device are each operated in respective “connection establishment modes” in which the first electronic device wirelessly transmits wireless signals and the second electronic device wirelessly receives at least one of the signals and determines an indication of a distance between the two devices based on a property of the received signal(s). If the distance is found to be below a threshold, a wireless connection is established between the two devices. In this way, a user may selectively pair a portable electronic device with a particular one of any number of available electronic devices by momentarily placing the portable electronic device in close proximity to the particular electronic device with which a wireless connection is desired.