Can You Turn Off Bluetooth on a Fitness Tracker?

Can you turn Bluetooth off on Ray?

Not completely. Ray's current controls let you reduce Bluetooth communication to once every several hours. They do not include a complete device-level Bluetooth-off mode.

If you need a wearable that can stop all Bluetooth communication, check for that specific capability. Ray does not currently meet it.

What does reducing the communication rate change?

A longer interval means Ray communicates less often. At a setting of several hours, the app will not receive continuously refreshed readings. Choose a setting that fits how often you want new information in the app.

Less frequent communication is different from a radio that remains off until you manually switch it on. Do not treat Ray's current setting as an on-demand-only or airplane mode.

What if I turn Bluetooth off on my phone?

The phone will stop making its normal Bluetooth connection, but that is not the same as switching off the radio inside the tracker. Ray's supported control is its adjustable communication rate.

If you need help with your app or firmware settings, contact Chargerless. If Ray has stopped syncing unexpectedly, use Bluetooth and app troubleshooting.

Is Ray EMF-free?

No. Ray uses Bluetooth Low Energy and contains active electronics. It charges from a solar cell rather than a wireless charging coil, but light charging does not make the device EMF-free.

For a closer look at what the measurements mean, read Bluetooth interval, radio power and Ray. Our low-EMF buyer's guide describes the controls and trade-offs to compare before buying.