What Is The Range Of Bluetooth And How Can It Be Extended?

The video tutorial explains the different classes of Bluetooth and their respective ranges, highlighting that Class 1 has the longest range while Class 3 has the shortest. It discusses Bluetooth's historical significance and its role in wireless communication, comparing it to infrared technology. The tutorial addresses common misconceptions about Bluetooth's range and explains how wave behavior and hardware affect signal strength. It also provides methods to extend Bluetooth range and touches on security risks, emphasizing Bluetooth's lasting impact on technology.

Which class of Bluetooth has the longest range?

• Class 1

• Class 2

• Class 3

• Class 4

What was a significant advantage of Bluetooth over infrared technology?

• Higher data transfer speed

• Better sound quality

• Lower power consumption

• Elimination of line-of-sight requirement

What is a common misconception about Bluetooth technology?

• It can only operate at short distances

• It is more secure than Wi-Fi

• It is faster than infrared

• It consumes more power than other wireless technologies

Which factor does NOT affect the range of a Bluetooth device?

• Transmitter strength

• Obstacles like walls

• Color of the device

• Receiver sensitivity

What is one way to extend the range of a Bluetooth device?

• Change the device's color

• Increase the device's volume

• Use a longer antenna

• Use a signal repeater