How does pairing/bonding affect data rate/transmission speed?

RE: How does pairing/bonding affect data rate/transmission speed?

Andy — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:07:21 GMT

Ok, that's what I needed to know. Thanks!

RE: How does pairing/bonding affect data rate/transmission speed?

Mttrinh — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:05:17 GMT

No, having an encrypted link doesn't affect the data rate. The post I linked to was more about security, explaining different security modes. Transmission speed depends on a couple of things like:

- PHY being used (LE 1M vs. LE 2M vs. LE Coded (S=2 or S=8))

- Connection interval

- Maximum number of packets per connection interval

- ATT Maximum Transmission Unit (ATT MTU)

- Data Length Extension (DLE)

According to specification every accessory that is compatible with an Apple product must do pairing, and since iOS9.1 bonding is mandatory with pairing. There is no way around the pairing request pop-up. When you try to connect, the device will be asking for a secure connection and CoreBluetooth is generating this alert.

RE: How does pairing/bonding affect data rate/transmission speed?

Andy — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:44:43 GMT

Yes, I meant the pairing request. So having an encrypted link doesn't affect the data rate? I read the post, but I didn't find anything about the transmission speeds. Thanks for your help!

RE: How does pairing/bonding affect data rate/transmission speed?

Mttrinh — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:48:40 GMT

Hi,

Pairing/Bonding should not affect the data rate/transmission speed in any way. Not sure what you mean by "annoying pop-up"? Do you mean the pairing request?

You can read more about security in this post.