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Notice the prompt to select a device: https://developers.google.com/web/updates/2015/07/interact-w...

I think this mitigates these security concerns and improves security around Bluetooth devices generally.

Today if I want to do use the advanced configuration features of for my headphones I need to download a local application and install it. A local app from has way more unwanted permissions and tracking ability than a website. In the future it could be as simple as visiting their website and clicking allow when the site requests bluetooth access.




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