Hello all,
I have done some experimenting this weekend. My Bluetooth connectivity varies.
There are times when a connection is maintained even if my phone is on a
different floor than the VU. There are other times when I don't get nearly as
strong of a connection. I don't know what variabilities are there that would
cause this. I am using an iPhone 7 running the latest software and the latest
beta of the VU firmware.
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 25, 2017, at 10:55 AM, Scott Davert <kc8pnl@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi all.
I have found that a lot of factors can influence the range of a bluetooth
connection. This is not limited to the VU, but generally true of most BT
devices. If you have a lot of other BT devices active that are in range, a
strong wifi signal, or even physical obstacles such as walls can limit the
range of a bluetooth connection. Specific to the iPhone, I have noticed the
newer models than the 5 tend to have more stable connections. I would say
that 17 M/50 feet would only likely happen under ideal conditions, but that
10 m/ 33 feet would be more normal. I agree that 10 ft/3m could happen under
any of the conditions I discussed before.. However, if you do not have a lot
of other BT devices around you, that's not very far at all.
Just my opinion,
Scott
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 25, 2017, at 9:11 AM, David Bradburn <dbradburn@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello,
I’m working at the BAUM (USA) office, and have a VarioUltra 20 connected
with an iPhone 6 and a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015). My phone
and computer are running on the latest iOS and OS versions.
With my VarioUltra 20, I can walk approximately 50 feet away and still
maintain connections over Bluetooth. I stopped walking further than that as
I was outside our front door at 50 feet away. Performance appears the same
whether I’m actively connected to my phone or the computer.
I can’t imagine what might cause a VarioUltra to break the Bluetooth
connection within 10 feet, or 4 or 5 meters. It certainly doesn’t sound like
normal performance to me. If the problem persists, please reach out to
support@xxxxxxxxxxx. It might be that we have you send your device in for
service so that we can test the Bluetooth technology for you.
Regards,
David Bradburn
BAUM (USA) Inc.
On 4/25/17, 3:10 AM, "varioultra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Jack
Zimmerman" <varioultra-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of
jackzip65@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi
I am glad someone else has mentioned this. I find bluetooth range between
my v u 20 and idevices to be VERY short. Like maybe 10 feet! I asked my
trainer bout this the other and he said the usual 33 feet but sadly that Is
not happening in this case. I live in a trailer It's about 10 feet from my
bedroom to my living room and if I walk out here to do something with my vu
20 and my bluetooth device such as my iphone or whatever in the bedroom I
lose the connection. Now this is a straight shot. Nothing in between it and
them. No obstruction of any kind. Wonder what others results would be?
Cordeally
Jack and Becky
Sent from our iPod touch
On Apr 25, 2017, at 1:05 AM, Jeronimo Schöber <jeronimo@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello,
I wonder what is the range in which stable bluetooth connections from VU40
to a computer can be expected.
I have trouble connecting when I am some four to five meters away from my
machine.
Aare there known issues when connecting VU40 to a Mac computer?
I have dropped connections which tend to auto reconnect when I am closer to
the computer.
The computer is a Mac Mini late 2012 running 10.11.6.
Best regards
Jeronimo
