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Understanding Bluetooth Range and Coverage

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The typical Bluetooth coverage range spans from 1 to 100 meters.

This range is largely determined by the Bluetooth power class of the device. Bluetooth is a short-range Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) technology.

It supports data rates ranging from 720 kbps to 24 Mbps, depending on the specific Bluetooth version (V1.2 to V4.2).

The following table outlines the different Bluetooth power classes and their corresponding ranges:

Device Power ClassBluetooth Range
Class-1100 meters
Class-210 meters
Class-31 meter

Bluetooth and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)

Also, refer to the Bluetooth tutorial covering the following subtopics:

  • Main Page
  • Frequency
  • PHY Layer
  • MAC Layer
  • Stack
  • Power Classes
  • Security
  • Products Versions
  • Bluetooth Vs BLE

BLE Protocol Stack BLE Protocol Stack

BLE connection establishment procedure BLE connection establishment procedure