RE: Long-range test/demo between nrf52840 and iPhone XS

Bluetoothy — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:47:05 GMT

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

RE: Long-range test/demo between nrf52840 and iPhone XS

Kenneth — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:40:03 GMT

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