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- mosseaterExplorer III ended up getting the transmitter that has a range of 65 ft for $30. It does seem to be reliable out to about 50 ft, which is plenty for my application. Only complaint might be that I can't turn up the speaker louder than the volume in the trailer, which I figured would be the case. It's a decent speaker for $15. So far it works well. Thanks for the input folks!
- MrWizardModeratorExactly what I mean
People tend to think all 'wireless' is the same, will work like Wi-Fi or at distances of old cordless phones
It is Not the same
Blue tooth, is very short range - mobeewanExplorerThe range is even less if you have obstructions like a wall, refrigerator, stove, microwave, Etc. From the satellite receiver in my living room at home to the sink in the kitchen is only about 20 feet but there is a wall with the stove and microwave above it between them. The signal fades in and out so I use a 12 ft cable between the sat receiver and the Bluetooth transmitter to allow me to position the Bluetooth transmitter a better location where I can hear the TV better without having to turn it up loud.
- MrWizardModeratorI think the specs for Bluetooth say the range is 10 meters
Approx 30ft
BT was always intends to be a short range function
Most devices are only a few feet apart
For longer range use Wi-Fi or wire - mosseaterExplorer II
wa8yxm wrote:
I have one or two BLue Tooth Transmitters *I know where one is) that plug into analog radios and transmit blue tooth to speakers scattered about.
NOTE no such ting as an analog CD player. CD's are digital Unless you mean those old big BLACK "Cd"s made out of Vinyl with a single grove on each side.
LOL. Yes, of course you are correct. Funny to think of it like that. - mobeewanExplorer
LittleBill wrote:
Clicky
transmitter mode.
You can also purchase similar devices in transmitter or receiver only versions at Best Buy stores or online. I have the transmitter versions connected to the second set of RCA connectors on each of my satellite receivers at home so I can use Bluetooth headphones when watching television in the bedroom or the living room. I had to get an RCA left and right male to 1/8 inch female headphone Jack cable for each of them. They also need to be charged with the provided USB cable and are good for about 8 hrs btwn charges. I also take them on the road with me.
I also have a Bluetooth receiver so that I can stream from my phone to my boombox or set of outdoor speakers. - wa8yxmExplorer IIII have one or two BLue Tooth Transmitters *I know where one is) that plug into analog radios and transmit blue tooth to speakers scattered about.
NOTE no such ting as an analog CD player. CD's are digital Unless you mean those old big BLACK "Cd"s made out of Vinyl with a single grove on each side. - MrWizardModerator2-in-1 Adapter continuously streams even while charging. Built-in battery for up to 10 hours use - enjoy your favorite wireless content all the time
Built in battery recharges from USB (just like your cell phone)
Runs 10 hours on built in battery
Connects to headphone jack via 3.5mmm plug
Or
Connects to RCA left right via adapter cable that connects to the 3.5mmm plug - mosseaterExplorer IIThe goal here is to have the same music outside as in without having a hardwired exterior speaker, so I'm not looking to use my phone as the source.
Do I understand correctly that this should be plugged into an output from the radio and it generates a bluetooth signal from that? Does it need powered from a separate source? The only outputs on the radio are wired-in left and right RCA connectors. Would this unit be plugged into that using an adapter?
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