[Electronics-Talk] Bluetooth speaker

[Christopher Chaltain]

There are three classes of bluetooth that have ranges of 100M, 10M and 
1M. The range is set by the lower powered device. Most devices in use 
are class 2 and have a range of 10M or 30 feet. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth


On 12/13/18 11:11 AM, Andrews, David B (DEED) via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> The range of a bluetooth connection is more governed by the standard, then the specific hardware. I think bluetooth has a max range of around 30 feet, but could be wrong. It is intended to be local, no longer range.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2018 10:34 AM
> To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances' <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Bluetooth speaker
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> Can anyone recommend a nice Bluetooth speaker?  I want one that's small enough to stick in a pocket, has a decent range, say 60-75 feet, and has controls that are easy to feel.
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> I don't want one with flashing colored lights to waste the battery.  What is it with sighted people and flashing colors?  Weird!
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> Thanks.
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> Tracy
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