Managing permissions for different wireless devices to control a common host device

At least one non-transitory computer readable storage medium configured to store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor included in a host device, cause the host device to manage permissions associated with controlling the host device, by carrying out steps that include:

• establishing a first wireless connection with a first wireless device, wherein the first wireless device possesses a first level of permissions for controlling the host device;
• receiving a request from a second wireless device to wirelessly pair with the host device;
• establishing a second wireless connection with the second wireless device;
• and
• granting, to the second wireless device, a second level of permissions for controlling the host device, wherein:
• the second level of permissions is distinct from the first level of permissions, and
• the first wireless device retains possession of the first level of permissions after the second level of permissions is granted to the second wireless device.

A host device configured to manage permissions associated with controlling the host device, the host device comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the host device to perform steps that include:
• establishing a first wireless connection with a first wireless device, wherein the first wireless device possesses a first level of permissions for controlling the host device;
• receiving a request from a second wireless device to wirelessly pair with the host device;
• establishing a second wireless connection with the second wireless device;
• and
• granting, to the second wireless device, a second level of permissions for controlling the host device, wherein:
• the second level of permissions is distinct from the first level of permissions, and
• the first wireless device retains possession of the first level of permissions after the second level of permissions is granted to the second wireless device.