The app always tries to explain that location is “required” for Bluetooth/WiFi pairing in my experience, can someone more knowledgeable confirm if this is an iO

The app always tries to explain that location is “required” for Bluetooth/WiFi pairing in my experience, can someone more knowledgeable confirm if this is an iOS/Android limitation or are app developers blowing smoke to get this data from users during setup/onboarding networked devices