I've see some concerns about the distance and dropping connections. What is the maximum practical distance for this device? Does it drop the BT connection easily? Does moving around or objects (like people) block the BT signal?
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I found the practical limit is about 10 feet. This means that you must place my iPhone or iPad near the stereo and not walk around the room with it. It's the major drawback but works great otherwise. I'll again recommend the Toslink digital audio connection versus the headphone jack/RCA connection for any decent stereo.
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Tavis, I'm looking for a similar solution - how did you do it in the end? did you use the 2.4ghz to get that kind of distance?
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I placed mine 2 floors below my wireless router in my finished basement, and it works fine--my signal strength there was 80%; the distance depends upon the strength of the signal coming from your router; you want to be sure, according to the instructions, that the signal strength at the range extender is at least 70% (it shows you this on the dashboard when you connect to the device). And once you have gone through setup and connected to the extended network, you can unplug the device and try it in different places without having to reconnect. The extender remembers your original settings. Really a freaking nice device, at least for me. Took less than 10 minutes to set up at a leisurely pace.
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This is not a Bluetooth connection. RF distance is determined by the transmitters output. The assigned frequency would be determined by the FCC and that frequency would have a range. So only the manufacture could tell you what the max distance could be. I know that many RF devices around the home will reach up to 200' or more. Plus there are boosters available. I know with some brands of trailer Tire Pressure Spenser systems some require a booster to send signal from the wheel to the display on the dash.
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I think does about 15 feet....BUT I most commonly use it with my phone placed only a few inches away.... IE I seldom actually use the phone. I do know this device is more reliable than my previous one... HOWEVER it seems to sometimes drop signals in muggy weather any my other blue tooth devices have also done that... Jean
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I do not think this device can help you at that range. The first challenge is for the unit to pick up the signal, strong enough for the display to show all three signal strength lines (which is what the instructions recommend). Only then, can you get the unit to repeat or extend the signal to its maximum new range. In my case, my objective is to enhance my signal strength on the second floor of my house. I literally had to connect the unit in an outlet directly over the room where the source router is in order to get all three signal strength marks. After that, I can say that the signal on the top floor was marginally improved. For the price paid, I guess I am marginally satisfied. I got a slightly improved signal for a small amount of money. But, again, if you expect for this unit to pick up the signal from 100 feet, and then extend it further, my best guess is that you will be disappointed. Good luck.
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I have a two-story home. The Renny is on a kitchen counter on the main floor. I often leave my phone in my closed den on the second floor. There is a distance of probably over 50 feet and several walls. No problems with bluetooth reception there or anywhere in the house.
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Like most BT devices about 30 ft.P.S. Mine has worked great, I use it almost everyday with no problems for 2 mo since I got it.
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I've been using it a few feet away, with no problems but then I've got the dongle on a USB extension cord. Reading some reviews, I wonder if the problem could be in having the dongle plugged in right on the board and it picks up interference thus limiting the range.
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Almost no noticeable delay but it does have a tendency to break signals through certain walls in my home. Never had a problem syncing the device and works flawless when you are in direct line of sight with your device
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Here is my question? Does this work really well? I am having all kinds of issues w/ my wireless connection signal strenght says 100% but my bars fluctuate so I was thinking about purchasing this to see if this stablizes anything.
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I found that mine has short range and low volume. It works well with line-of-sight but not thru objects. Here is a good PDF on the subject: http://www1.crouse-hinds.com/wirelessio/PDF/White%20Paper/white_paper_frequencies.pdf
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I agree that the volume is too low and particularly in a noisy environment hard to understand, but in my case I have found the BT function with this device to be unreliable. Most often it fails to make a connection and on incoming calls pressing the answer button on an incoming call is of no use, you cannot answer the call. I have tried to get help from Garmin but after 20 to 30 minutes hold the tech supt people are useless. I stated in my review of this product that if the BT function is important to you get another product. To be fair, however, I must add that when I ran into trouble updating the maps, tech Supt was outstanding and they solved the problem. I agree that the volume is too low and particularly in a noisy environment hard to understand, but in my case I have found the BT function with this device to be unreliable. Most often it fails to make a connection and on incoming calls pressing the answer button on an incoming call is of no use, you cannot answer the call. I have tried to get help from Garmin but after 20 to 30 minutes hold the tech supt people are useless. I stated in my review of this product that if the BT function is important to you get another product. To be fair, however, I must add that when I ran into trouble... » Read More I agree that the volume is too low and particularly in a noisy environment hard to understand, but in my case I have found the BT function with this device to be unreliable. Most often it fails to make a connection and on incoming calls pressing the answer button on an incoming call is of no use, you cannot answer the call. I have tried to get help from Garmin but after 20 to 30 minutes hold the tech supt people are useless. I stated in my review of this product that if the BT function is important to you get another product. To be fair, however, I must add that when I ran into trouble updating the maps, tech Supt was outstanding and they solved the problem. « Show Less
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I have used it outdoors but unless the source device is also outside the range is pretty limited when the bluetooth signal has to go thru the house wall.
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So far I've used it for only two applications each allowing me to use it without any problems, the scope of your question is beyond my usages. Hope all works out. But in my opinion I would suggest either you purchase another bluetooth device to to compensate and comply with your demands. Allowing you to use your devices and enjoy them all at once. In theory I believe this will work my ideal concept is only stated because I'm not sure if one will cancel the other out.
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I'm presuming that the BT headset will connect to the phone rather than the range extender unit. If so the BT range depends on the distance from the phone. If anyone knows different pls post for our benefit.
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We have not had any problems with the system interfering with our wireless internet or phone system. Unfortunately, I don't know what the maximum range is. We have a 2,900 square foot home and haven't had issues with the range.