1 Topic by MonkeyWrench

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Topic: Bluetooth connection issue

Hello,

I'm wondering if anyone else is having the same (kind of) issue as me.  This is not a huge deal because it basically works - but I'm still constantly hitting the same aggravating snag and I would like to eliminate it.

FYI this is regarding app v1.13.3 on iPhone, registered as Pro, connecting to an ESP32 dev board)  This issue did not occur at all when I first installed the app.  Now it happens every time.

When I launch the app the first connection attempt always fails, with this error message:
"Bluetooth is not enabled.  Go to iOS settings and turn on the Bluetooth."

BUT - Bluetooth _IS_ enabled.  I can tap OK to dismiss that message and then immediately tap the same interface button and it will launch.  After that initial failed connection, it always works perfectly - i can disconnect and re-connect with no issues until the app is shut down.  Then after relaunching the app I will get the error again on the first connection attempt.  This is perfectly repeatable.

Any thoughts ?

2 Reply by tedbear

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Re: Bluetooth connection issue

I am having an issue also when trying to use Bluetooth and RemoteXY on my iPhone.  In the past I created a Bluetooth connection to an ESP 32 which worked fine.  Now when I try to use it with a newer iPhone, I get the message that you describe.

The iPhone seems to communicate as expected with Wi-Fi where I use a soft Access Point.  I haven't worked with this much lately and don't know what has changed concerning the Bluetooth situation.

3 Reply by remotexy

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Re: Bluetooth connection issue

This was fixed in version 1.13.4