User's Manual

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About Bluetooth Range
This product features a powerful Class 1 Bluetooth radio to provide the maximum possible
range. As with all wireless technologies, the connection range can vary widely depending on
many factors such as the brand and placement of the host device, the type and size of physical
obstacles and the presence and activity level of competing radio transmissions. In range testing
of this product while connected to a variety of typical host devices with Class 1 radios,
functional connection distances from 18 to over 100 feet have been experienced depending on
the environment. The following conditions appear to reduce the Bluetooth connection range:
• The presence of soft, absorbent materials such as paper, fiberglass insulation, foam
material in office cubical walls, carpeting and, to a lesser extent, even sheetrock and wood
construction materials.
• Human bodies or containers of liquid positioned between the host and the Socket CHS.
• The presence and activity level of competing Bluetooth, 802.11 (Wi-Fi) or other
(proprietary) systems using the same 2.4 GHz frequency.
• Metal in a grid pattern, such as chain link fencing or chicken wire. This type of material
may block the Bluetooth signal completely.