Use Cases for Bluetooth Item-Finding

The Bluetooth Item-Finding feature is primarily used to locate MAKE1 devices within a short range that are out of sight.

MAKE1 offers meter-level positioning accuracy, but finding an object the size of a coin within a few meters when it's hidden—such as dropped into grass, under a sofa where pets have moved, or perched on a tree branch obscured by leaves—can be challenging. How can you locate the device in such situations?

The "Bluetooth Item-Finding" feature effectively solves this issue: Bluetooth has a transmission range of approximately 20 meters, covering an entire room indoors. By enabling Bluetooth Item-Finding, the MAKE1 mini-program can detect the Bluetooth signal. Tap the call button to trigger the device to ring, allowing you to locate it by following the sound.

If you cannot hear the device’s ringtone or if Bluetooth interference prevents connection and calling, you can still use the "distance display" to find the device. Walk slowly around the area, and when the displayed distance is minimized, the device is nearby.

Technical Principles of Bluetooth Item-Finding

After binding, the MAKE1 device actively broadcasts a low-power Bluetooth Item-Finding signal. Even when the battery level is extremely low and long-range data transmission is impossible, the Bluetooth Item-Finding signal remains active. The MAKE1 mobile client can receive this signal, establish a Bluetooth BLE connection with the device, trigger a ringtone, and display the distance between your phone and the device, helping you locate a device that cannot be seen directly.

If the Bluetooth Item-Finding feature is not needed, it can also be disabled via the MAKE1 Professional software to further reduce power consumption.