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Introduction
This section aims to provide recommended guidelines for an accurate, controlled
test of Bluetooth tracker range. Bluetooth range can be impacted by a number of
dierent variables including the operating environment, humidity, whether or not
the measurement was taken near a body of water, WiFi trac, and foot trac in
between the Bluetooth connections. It’s important to control these variables as
best as possible so that Bluetooth range can be quantified consistently.
Materials
1. Something to put the Bluetooth devices on (either a small table or chair, but
preferably something without metallic materials).
2. Laser rangefinder to accurately measure distance.
Range Testing Protocol
Testing Procedure
1. Locate an outdoor environment that allows at least 150 meters of line of sight (a
straight line along which an observer has unobstructed vision between him/her
and the Bluetooth device).
2. We suggest two people participate in range testing. One person oversees the
Bluetooth tracking product while the other holds a smartphone that is wirelessly
connected to the Bluetooth product.
3. With the Bluetooth device on a small table, and ensuring that the smartphone
is connected to the tracker, the smartphone bearer walks away until Bluetooth
disconnection occurs.
4. Figure 1 (below) Illustrates the disconnected, connecting, and connected states of
the Tile app.
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