Effective range for Bluetooth wireless connection to Casambi systems
The asambi system utilizes a Bluetooth wireless connection. The effective distance of a Bluetooth connection is usually affected by a number of factors. In general, the effective transmission distance between Bluetooth devices can be up to 10 meters. In practice, the effective distance of Bluetooth may vary due to obstacles, interference factors, etc.
For example, Bose SoundLink Micro ensures that the product is within 33 feet (10 meters) of a Bluetooth device, and the Bluetooth range is approximately 33 feet (10m), but this range can be narrowed by obstacles such as walls, doors, pockets, nearby Bluetooth devices, and so on. Meanwhile, the transmission distance between a cell phone and a Bluetooth headset is typically 6 – 8 meters; the Bluetooth transmission distance between a cell phone and a cell phone is typically 8 – 10 meters; and the transmission distance between some Bluetooth gateways and adapters is about 100 meters. In total, Bluetooth has a transmission range of 1 – 100 meters.
Casambi’s core value is its extremely low power consumption, making it the most advanced wireless technology and the only low power wireless technology available in all modern smartphones, tablets and even smartwatches. The Leifold Casambi power supply ACB – B series supports Casambi Bluetooth wireless connectivity and can be easily integrated into an existing Casambi system without any wiring modifications by directly replacing the power supply of the fixture and upgrading the smart lighting control.
Currently, the distance of the residential version of Bluetooth is between 8 – 30m, which is the ideal state, due to the reality of a lot of wireless signal interference and walls and other obstacles, usually around 10m. The range of a Bluetooth-enabled connection depends on the power and type of connection, and the effective connection range varies in practice.
The standard transmission range of Bluetooth technology is about 10 meters, the actual effective distance of Bluetooth connection may vary depending on the type of Bluetooth chip used, and the difference in manufacturing process of each brand and model may also make the Bluetooth transmission performance slightly different. In summary, the effective range of the Casambi system using Bluetooth wireless connection is approximately 10 meters, but the actual distance may vary due to various factors.
What factors affect the effective distance of a Bluetooth connection on the Casambi system?
The effective distance of the Casambi system’s Bluetooth connection is affected by a number of factors. First of all, signal interference is an important factor. Wireless signals generated by other electronic devices in the vicinity, such as cell phones, cordless phones, wireless 4G mice, etc., as well as home wifi may interfere with the Casambi system’s Bluetooth connection, thus reducing the quality of the transmission and shortening the effective distance. Secondly, obstacles in the environment may also have an impact on the connection distance.
For example, walls, bodies, cabinets and other obstacles can hinder the propagation of Bluetooth signals, making the effective distance shorter. The power supply of the Bluetooth module should not be ignored. If the battery is used to supply power, the battery voltage drop will affect the distance; even if the power supply is used, if the current is not large enough, the connection distance will also be affected. In addition, the performance of the Bluetooth chip varies depending on the type of chip, which in turn affects the connection distance of the Casambi system.
Chip parameters such as transmit power, receive sensitivity, antenna gain, etc. all have an impact on the effective range of the connection. The higher the transmit power, the greater the likelihood that the signal will be received at a greater distance, but at the same time the power consumption will increase. The higher the receive sensitivity, the better the device’s ability to stay connected and demodulate data despite lower signal strength.
Antenna placement, package size and design can also greatly affect signal transmission and reception efficiency, with effective antenna gain having a significant impact on both the transmitting and receiving antennas. Also, the directionality of the antenna affects how well the signal is transmitted and received. Path loss is also an important factor.
The signal strength of radio waves decreases as they propagate through the medium, and obstacles between the transmitter and receiver deteriorate the signal, and the amount of attenuation and effective path loss varies with the type and density of the obstacles.
Ideal distance for Bluetooth connection of Casambi systems
The ideal distance for a Casambi System Bluetooth connection can be achieved within a certain range in the absence of interference and obstacles. However, the ideal distance is often difficult to achieve because it is difficult to completely avoid interference and obstacles in the actual environment.
Generally speaking, if the environment is relatively pure, free of electromagnetic interference and surrounded by empty space without obstacles, the Bluetooth connection distance of the Casambi system may be close to the theoretical value.
For example, some Bluetooth gateways and adapters can reach distances of around 100 meters under ideal conditions. For a cell phone connecting to a Casambi system device, the distance may be 8 – 10 meters under ideal conditions.
It should be noted, however, that this is only an ideal distance and can be shortened by a number of factors in actual use. For example, the environment in which Bluetooth modules are tested by manufacturers is usually relatively empty, which is the ideal distance parameter, but the user’s environment will usually change, such as the existence of obstacles, electromagnetic interference, etc., which will make the actual transmission distance and the ideal distance gap.