We have been doing Bluetooth linking for Remote Control, without a problem, until a few weeks ago, when it just stopped working. The problem apparently has nothing to do with SLM, as we can not see each others iPads even in the iPad bluetooth settings. We even reset the iPad network settings, to no avail.
So our only option now, is to try wifi linking. I had an extra Netgear WNDR3400, so I set it up as a simple access point, with no security, or any extra options. I used my iPad (Master) and my iPhone (Slave) to test. Both are on SLM V4.1, and iOS 8.1.2
Here are my results:
1) Logged both devices onto the router. I saw both devices in the router connection list.
2) Loaded SLM on both devices
I noticed on both, the Database Sync icon indicated it was trying to sync, but obviously since there is no
internet connection, it just keeps flashing, forever. I don't think this is a problem, just an observation.
Something to keep in mind is, that since the router has no connectivity, keep in mind that any editing on
the master will not be synced to other units until an internet connection is established.
3) On the Master Device Linking screen, I made sure Remote Control was set to Broadcast Events and
Broadcast Screen was off.
4) On the Slave, I tapped Follow Remote Control Events From. The little time wheel in the center of the
screen started spinning around. Nothing else happened for just about 60 secs, when the Master iPad
device, as well as it's IP, appeared on the Select a Device screen. The timer continued to spin.
5) On the Slave I selected the Master by tapping on it. Timer continued spinning, and nothing else changed.
Anywhere from 2.5 to 5 minutes go by and I finally get get the message that it is Waiting For the Master
to Respond, and at the same time the Master shows that the Request has been made.
6) On the Master, I accept the request and the link is established, the remote control seems to work normally. I
have yet to test it on a job.
During the periods of time when the timer is spinning around, I actually thought it was locked up and tried tapping cancel
but, when it's in this mode you can't do anything. The only way to abort, is the close the app and start over.
I noticed that if quit SLM on both units, then reopen the app, the links are not automatically re-established
like they were on bluetooth, but I don't know if Arlo intended that or not.
I tried this same test, except I made sure both devices were logged onto my home internet connected router. The only
difference was that it only took about 25 secs to see the Master device, and as little as a minute to send the link request.
I'm wondering if any other bands out there are experiencing the same thing? I hope that Apple can figure out what they have screwed up in Bluetooth, so we can get back to normal. For me, at least, the wifi link is pretty scary.