Is there a communication/speed advantage to WiFi over Bluetooth for Android and PC based software? Can unit be opened to add an On-Off power switch?
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To add an on off switch, I recommend getting an extension cable and splicing a switch into it rather than opening the unit
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Certain people buy the wifi because they own an apple product which doesn't allow for a Bluetooth connection. I don't think there is an advantage from one or the other. My wifi model works great. (I have an iPhone 5) I don't know why you would need an on/off switch. The code reader comes on automatically when the ignition is turned on.
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I bought this and it life up like it was working but my phone couldnt see it. Laptop couldn't even see it
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Hello Bill, The wifi on my device works but it does take a bit to connect, most of the time the slow connection is due to the wifi signal I am trying to use. I have noticed issues when using both wifi and Bluetooth at the same time. First, I was using a mini Bluetooth keyboard/mouse device combo but soon realized that it was better to use the on screen keyboard with a wireless mouse (with dongle) or wired mouse. I am guessing the Bluetooth/Wireless card might have difficulty running both at the same time. Also, if you are using the built in wifi connection setting on the device, try using a third party wifi connection app; if you are using a third party app, try using the built in setting. Hello Bill, The wifi on my device works but it does take a bit to connect, most of the time the slow connection is due to the wifi signal I am trying to use. I have noticed issues when using both wifi and Bluetooth at the same time. First, I was using a mini Bluetooth keyboard/mouse device combo but soon realized that it was better to use the on screen keyboard with a wireless mouse (with dongle) or wired mouse. I am guessing the Bluetooth/Wireless card might have difficulty running both at the same time. Also, if you are using the built in wifi connection setting on the device, try using a... » Read More Hello Bill, The wifi on my device works but it does take a bit to connect, most of the time the slow connection is due to the wifi signal I am trying to use. I have noticed issues when using both wifi and Bluetooth at the same time. First, I was using a mini Bluetooth keyboard/mouse device combo but soon realized that it was better to use the on screen keyboard with a wireless mouse (with dongle) or wired mouse. I am guessing the Bluetooth/Wireless card might have difficulty running both at the same time. Also, if you are using the built in wifi connection setting on the device, try using a third party wifi connection app; if you are using a third party app, try using the built in setting. « Show Less
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Yes, so you don't have to Bluetooth if you don't want to. I run mine from AC power plug with line-in if I'm not mobile, just to save the batteries in both for when I need them.
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Hmmm - online search yielded an owners manual that says it is: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate). I'm not much help beyond that.
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bluetooth, yes............. wifi, no.............. you will have to buy a seperate wireless adapter, but the entire package is still well worth the cost........... I bought a USB wifi card and it has performed very well for me rather than purchasing an interior card that takes up space inside the mini tower sized case.............. I personally can't believe the price on this pc, for the hardware that is in it............... I purchased this about 2 months ago, bought a graphics card (GTX 660ti), a new cooling fan for the CPU so I can overclock, and the 6GB of RAM perform amazingly well to be factory memory sticks.............. I would recommend this to just about anyone, I transformed mine into a gaming pc that will run any game that is out right now on medium setings............. all in all, very affordable, very fast, very stable
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I am in the USA and can confirm both wifi and bluetooth work. I use this dongle with my raspberry pi.
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it has a usb input usually used for updating but can be used for power, I use chromkey usb wifi myself, other than that no idea, sorry! I would look it up, or read the instructions!
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yes, it is bluetooth enabled. I do not actually use that however, I just use the USB connector to my work desktop.
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It is not. You could swap out the internal wireless card for one that includes bluetooth for about $25 (see http://www.amazon.com/6230-IEEE-802-11n-draft-Bluetooth/dp/B004PG08SE/), but this requires you to be comfortable with modifying the hardware and may void the warranty. This is probably what I'll do, but an easier solution which won't affect your warranty is a bluetooth USB dongle (See http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Mini-Bluetooth-Dongle-USB-BT211/dp/B0041UJVI2/).
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I have a separate portable Wi-Fi unit I plug into my Dell; but I'm sorry, I don't know about blue tooth capability. :/ Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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My question as well. I would be all over this one even without Bluetooth or the backlit keyboard if there were more reviews. Now there is a second review but it's for the guy's client, and contributes nothing. I want to hear feedback about the wifi card's connectivity issues, if any.
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Hi! I'm from France and I confirm that you can use both Bluetooth and wifi at the same time. Both are totally independent with a blue led for Bluetooth and a red led for wifi.
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Rashad N. Forbes, This unit does not ship with Bluetooth, but that could be added easily, as the system is built entirely from non-proprietary parts. If added via USB dongle, and you wouldn't even have to open the system.
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I could be wrong, but I don't see any such capability on the menus. It apparently does not have any built-in device communication capabilities in any of the menu trees,
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Yes, this unit has wireless wifi capability, BUT you have to buy the USB dongle. My experience is that performance is inconsistent, and too often I would get a message saying my internet connection was too slow, after multiple long pauses for rebuffering. This was particularly a problem with streaming Netflix. Now I only use the unit for the audio for my home theatre system, because the Blu-Ray player won't play Blu-Rays and can't be updated, and the issues with the wifi reception.
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yes, it require a dongle to conecto to PC, you don't need it if the device have bluetooth
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This does work in Linux as both Wifi and bluetooth. However, iwconfig may only show 802.11abgn and not 802.11ac.