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Is it possible to repeat or redistribute a Bluetooth signal? [closed]

Let's say hypothetically that I have 3 devices that are all compatible and Bluetooth enabled.

  • Device #1 - A fitness watch of some kind that you wear on your wrist.
  • Device #2 - Arbitrary state device with master/slave BT chip(s)
  • Device #3 - Bluetooth enabled lights / decorations

Pairings:

  • Device #1 <-> Device #2
  • Device #2 <-> Device #3 (multiple of them throughout a room, maybe 5 or 6 Device3's)

Is there a way/easy way/accepted way to repeat the signal from #1 to all the #3s? I was hoping #2 could act as a hub maintaining state, but let the Bluetooth signal pass straight through to all the #3s (without #1 needing to directly connect to all the #3s individually).

What would be the best way to approach this kind of situation?

I think what I'm basically describing is like an Ethernet switch but for Bluetooth.

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Matt Kenefick Avatar asked Jan 06 '15 18:01

Matt Kenefick


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1 Answers

The short answer is "no", there is not an easy or standard way to do this. What you are looking for would be a Bluetooth repeater. Bluetooth repeater devices do exist, but are proprietary, not standardized. For example, this one from a German solar power manufacture, specific to their devices.

Usually, Bluetooth networks are a simple star topology with a single master and one or more slaves - a piconet. However, it is possible to join multiple piconets into a larger scatternet.

The longer answer is that it is possible, but will require software support from Device #2. That may involve custom software or firmware development. Depending on your application, it may be simpler to consider adding another form of wireless connectivity into the system, such as wireless Ethernet.

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bsa Avatar answered Sep 28 '22 15:09

bsa