The Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) specification defines the procedures and protocols to exchange Phone Book objects between devices. It is especially tailored for the automotive Hands-Free use case where an onboard terminal device (typically a Car-Kit installed in the car) retrieves Phone Book objects from a mobile device (typically a mobile phone or an embedded phone). This profile may also be used by any client device that requires access to Phone Book objects stored in a server device.

Errata Correction 23224 is mandatory when claiming compliance to Phone Book Access Profile 1.2.3.