Swimming with BT Headset & A-Watch2

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Swimming with BT Headset & A-Watch2

Good afternoon,

My goal is to swim with my Apple Watch 2 and listen to music while doing so.

I've successfully paired my Bluetooth Headset with my Apple Watch 2. Successfully loaded a playlist to the Apple Watch 2 (took ages but finally completed) - meaning I can successfully listen to music off the watch. It even works under the shower!

As soon as I jump in the pool it suddenly stops. I spend a bit playing around and trying to figure out WHY since both devices are waterproof 😉 I cam to realise that the Apple Watch 2 stops to play / stream the music to the headset if it's ca. 15-20cm under water, once I raise my arm out of the water it continues to play / stream.

Now the only thing I can think is that Bluetooth waves don't work underwater - but that's about it.

Any Ideas?

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tranquillo83

Apple Watch Series 2, BT Headset off the watch

Posted on Dec 20, 2016 4:48 AM

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Answer 1

tranquillo83 Author

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Dec 20, 2016 4:58 AM in response to Jonathan UK

Thank you.

I have the Plantronics BackBeat Fit - so your link was perfect. I should have checked before buying! I read waterproof and checked the meaning of the IP57 but that's about it.

So there is no other BT Headset can stand the challenge? It's Bluetooth related?

Thanks

tranquillo83

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Answer 2

peterv

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Nov 17, 2017 10:45 PM in response to tranquillo83

Bluetooth uses a 2.4GHz signal, 2.4GHz is the same frequency that a microwave oven uses. How does a microwave oven work? The microwaves are absorbed by the WATER in the food which heats up as a result of the high-energy waves. Water (and the human body) are extremely effective absorbers of 2.4GHz waves. Hence the range of bluetooth in water is extremely (< inches) short.

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