Long-range test/demo between nrf52840 and iPhone XS

[Bluetoothy]

Hi there.

I am attempting to do some reallife tests on the nrf52840, mainly focusing on long-range capabilities and performance between the DK and an iPhone XS. Are there any examples for this?

Furthermore it would be interesting with an demo where i can switch between different PHY's a part from long-range (Coded PHY) to do some general tests to the iOS device.

Cheers.

[Kenneth]

Unfortunately there is no iPhone that can do coded phy scanning (at least there is no reference to set coded phy in the api). There are some android phones that can san for coded phy (one plus 6, one plus 7 and Samsung S10+), while some android devices are able to advertise, but not to scan, using coded phy.

I think if you want to look at range capabilities and performance, then you will either need to use one of the phones mentioned and/or use an nRF52-DK in both peers.

Best regards,
Kenneth

[Bluetoothy]

Hi Kenneth. 

I recall that iOS 13.4 beta had LE Coded PHY available as a feature.

I am guessing that this feature will maybe in iOS 14 with a fair amount of luck? I will have to check this out tonight [1].

Cheers.

[1] developer.apple.com/.../660712