As noted, previously I would power on my TouchJams PC, and it the audio would play
from the built in speakers. If I had turned on my Bluetooth receiver automatically
it would connect and the audio would come thru my existing audio system.
This was perfect, and exactly what I wanted. In the recent build something had changed,
but with the help of Bob (who's awesome BTW) this was resolved.
With that solved I'm now trying to improve my Bluetooth connectivity.
It's funny, all be it the Jukebox PC is about 10 feet (at most) away from my 5.1 audio
receiver I get a bad connection. Lots of static and distortion. Yet, yesterday I'm in the
driveway (in my wife's car), she's in the house, upstairs making a call and her car Bluetooth
was picking up the call. Yet 10 feet away I get issues ! I know metal could be an issue, and the
audio receiver being metal could be a factor ?
I've been trying a combination of Bluetooth receivers and transmitters. One of which plugs into
the headphone jack, or external speaker connection. I did notice I have to enable it for the audio
to be sent out from the ports. But that can be done on the fly, and all I need to do is make the change,
then close and re-open TouchJams and the music will be sent out. All be it not automatic, still easy enough.
Now I just need to improve the signal. I use a simple USB Bluetooth transmitter, I pair that will a Bluetooth
receiver. I have a iPod dock that is hooked up to my existing audio system. There is a simple 3.5mm headphone
plug that plugged into the iPod dock. I use that connection and plug in the Bluetooth receiver.
What I've gone ahead and done now is order a 6ft extension cable for the receiver. Since the receiver is connected
in a built-in-shelving unit I'm thinking that is causing the connectivity issue ? I'm hoping this $4 fix solves my issue.
While I wait for the part to arrive I'm going to continue testing.
I want to see what receiver works best with what transmitter.
I want to see which pair easily. However, should all go well I'm hoping extending the connection form the existing
3.5mm jack, so perhaps I can even lay it on the floor, the non-obstruction may help bridge a better connection.