iPhone newcomer - Bluetooth question

ThunderRoad · Nov 13, 2012, 10:20 AM

Bought the iPhone 5 a couple of days ago, really happy with it so far. However, it's my first ever smartphone let alone iPhone so I'm a bit of an amateur in some respects.

I'd like to keep my battery running as long as I can. With that in mind do I need bluetooth on at all times? I haven't actively used it to do something such as transfer files, but I'm wondering if bluetooth has a bigger importance that I'm not aware of.

MacDawg · Nov 13, 2012, 10:22 AM

You can use bluetooth with a headset, headphones, speakers, hotspot, etc
But if you aren't using it, just turn it off, no need to have it on

ThunderRoad · Nov 13, 2012, 10:23 AM

That's what I was hoping. Thanks.

adam044 · Nov 13, 2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ThunderRoad

Bought the iPhone 5 a couple of days ago, really happy with it so far. However, it's my first ever smartphone let alone iPhone so I'm a bit of an amateur in some respects.

I'd like to keep my battery running as long as I can. With that in mind do I need bluetooth on at all times? I haven't actively used it to do something such as transfer files, but I'm wondering if bluetooth has a bigger importance that I'm not aware of.

If you aren't using it turn it off simple as that

MonkeySee.... · Nov 13, 2012, 10:28 AM

It has minimal effect of my 4S being left on.

Bluetooth low energy technology features
Key features of Bluetooth low energy wireless technology include:

•Ultra-low peak, average and idle mode power consumption
•Ability to run for years on standard, coin-cell batteries
•Low cost
•Multi-vendor interoperability
•Enhanced range

I have a Bluetooth headset in my car so I use it all the time

Daveoc64 · Nov 13, 2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderRoad

Bought the iPhone 5 a couple of days ago, really happy with it so far. However, it's my first ever smartphone let alone iPhone so I'm a bit of an amateur in some respects.

I'd like to keep my battery running as long as I can. With that in mind do I need bluetooth on at all times? I haven't actively used it to do something such as transfer files, but I'm wondering if bluetooth has a bigger importance that I'm not aware of.

The iPhone doesn't support using Bluetooth for as many things as other phones, so there really is no need to leave it on unless you use a Bluetooth headset.

stock28 · Nov 13, 2012, 07:50 PM

Mine is never turned off, but I always use a bluetooth earset. I'm sure the battery does take a bit of a hit from it being always on.

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ThunderRoad macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2010	iPhone newcomer - Bluetooth question Bought the iPhone 5 a couple of days ago, really happy with it so far. However, it's my first ever smartphone let alone iPhone so I'm a bit of an amateur in some respects. I'd like to keep my battery running as long as I can. With that in mind do I need bluetooth on at all times? I haven't actively used it to do something such as transfer files, but I'm wondering if bluetooth has a bigger importance that I'm not aware of.
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MonkeySee.... macrumors 68040 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK	It has minimal effect of my 4S being left on. Bluetooth low energy technology features Key features of Bluetooth low energy wireless technology include: •Ultra-low peak, average and idle mode power consumption •Ability to run for years on standard, coin-cell batteries •Low cost •Multi-vendor interoperability •Enhanced range I have a Bluetooth headset in my car so I use it all the time __________________ iMac - iPhone - iPad - Apple TV - AirPort Extreme Phil Dunphy: Always keep the rhythm in your feet and a little party in your shoulders.
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MacDawg Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: "Between the Hedges"	You can use bluetooth with a headset, headphones, speakers, hotspot, etc But if you aren't using it, just turn it off, no need to have it on
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Nov 13, 2012, 10:23 AM	#3
ThunderRoad Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2010	That's what I was hoping. Thanks.
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Nov 13, 2012, 07:50 PM	#7
stock28 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	Mine is never turned off, but I always use a bluetooth earset. I'm sure the battery does take a bit of a hit from it being always on.
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