One time credentials for secure automated bluetooth pairing

A method, comprising:

• receiving a request to initiate Bluetooth pairing at a first device from a second device;
• receiving a query from the second device for a sequence value before pairing is initiated;
• computing a personal identification number/passkey of the first device for the pairing with an arbitrary algorithm;
• and
• updating, by the first device, the sequence value after an attempt by the second device to pair with the first device,
• wherein the personal identification number/passkey is determined based on at least one arbitrary shared secret between the first device and the second device, and the sequence value.

An apparatus, comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• at least one memory including computer program code,
• wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to
• initiate Bluetooth pairing from a first device to a second device;
• query the second device for a sequence value before pairing is initiated;
• compute a personal identification number/passkey of the first device for the pairing with an arbitrary algorithm;
• and
• pair, with the personal identification number/passkey, the first device with the second device,
• wherein the personal identification number/passkey is determined based on at least one arbitrary shared secret between the first device and the second device, and the sequence value.

An apparatus, comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• at least one memory including computer program code,
• wherein the at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to
• receive a request to initiate Bluetooth pairing at a first device from a second device;
• receive a query from the second device for a sequence value before pairing is initiated;
• compute a personal identification number/passkey for the pairing with an arbitrary algorithm;
• and
• update, by the first device, the sequence value after an attempt by the second device to pair with the first device,
• wherein the personal identification number/passkey is determined based on at least one arbitrary shared secret between the first device and the second device, and the sequence value.