ActiveSync Confusion

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  1. KDuniverse, Aug 9, 2008

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    Ok, am I supposed to be able to conect to my pc through activesync and sync using Bluetooth? Or am I only able to connect through itunes, plugged in? I don't have mobileme.
     
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  2. PoitNarf, Aug 9, 2008

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    To utilize ActiveSync, you need to have a Microsoft Exchange server set up. If you're a typical home user, this most likely isn't the case. ActiveSync is synced over the iPhones data connection, the bluetooth connection on the iPhone can only be used for bluetooth headsets.
     
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  3. KDuniverse, Aug 9, 2008

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    ok. thanks
     
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  4. Phil A., Aug 9, 2008

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    I think the confusion is caused by Microsoft using ActiveSync across two different types of product.
    I'm guessing you were thinking about desktop ActiveSync which you install on your PC and which communicates with the phone via Bluetooth or USB (it used to work with WiFi too, but not any more). This lets you sync contacts, mail, calendars, etc to your Outlook client but also lets you explore the device's file system, install apps, etc, etc.

    What the iPhone supports is officially known as "Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Direct Push" which syncs Calendars, Mail and Contacts directly with the exchange server and doesn't require any software on the desktop.
     
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  5. KDuniverse, Aug 9, 2008

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    exactly. good to know bluetooth is just about useless:)
     
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