Skype + Bluetooth + Wi-fi interference issues
 

I recently started using Skype on N900 and everything was fine till i started using skype with bluetooth Nokia BH-102.

When i make skype calls with bluetooth there is lot of noise and call get disconnects after 30secs.

Everything works fine when bluetooth is turned off.

I have searched all over web including maemo forum, though there is issue mentioned but can't find solution.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

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Guys any help..

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I wouldn't count on there being a real solution, Wifi and Bluetooth use the same frequency band and share the same aerial in N900. When I get interference problems when listening to music over Bluetooth, switching the Bluetooth off then on again seems to help, but doesn't clear it up completely, my audio always cuts out when connecting to wifi. Maybe switching the Bluetooth off and on again will help enough, I usually manage to listen to internet radio ok, but I've never tried Skype.

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Nokia N97 seems doesn't have the problem while using skype calls over BT.

Should it be a Bug with software of N900?

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I had this problem since way when in PR1.1
I had a thread about it: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=43043
Since PR 1.3 BT + Wifi has improved to the point where I am able to talk for about 30 minutes without Skype calls dropping.
Also A2DP is flawless as long as I keep the phone on the same side as the earpiece. If it is on the other side, it sometimes cuts out.

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Iam also on PR 1.3 but still there is a lot of noise with skype & BT. Sometimes the call starts in the background and i still hear the call ringtone.

Does it something that has to be done with BT i have?
What BT are you using?

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I have 3:
1. Plantronics Voyager Pro: This one is the best. No crackling noises in A2DP and headset profiles.
2. Plantronics Voyager 520: Okay-ish... crackling noises while using the headset profile (making phone calls).
3. Motorola S805: Pretty decent, limited crackling, beautiful A2DP, but a pain to carry around.

Also:
Skype is ... moody: Sometimes, it keeps ringing even though I have already started talking, sometimes there other party cannot hear me.
I first thought it was my headset, but then I found out it didn't work even without the headset.

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Thanks for the list of BT's.

When i am with out BT and using skype..i don't find any problem at all..
9/10 times its good and with BT 10/10 i hear dual tones.

Is this common problem across all the mobiles that uses skype or just nokia n900?

If it is with nokia i am planning to raise a Bug. There is no point in proudly saying that nokia supports skype with issues and that too after PR 1.3.

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Is there any handsfree headset (Not Bluetooth) i can use with Nokia N900 till this issue gets resolved.

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m_dk29
Not sure if it would help in your case, but it may be worth a try.
You could try going into your router's control panel and changing the Wi-Fi channel. Sometimes if 2 devices are set to the same channel it can cause interference. Changing the channel moves them further apart and eliminates it.

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There are a bunch of bugs related to BT and wifi not working well with each other. There doesn't seem to be anything specifically tied to skype though.
Feel free to raise a bug, but since it is about skype, you might want to raise a parallel bug over at the skype website too.

Also: The wired headset works just as well as the speakers...
Not totally handsfree, but close enough.
Alternatively there are some products out there that have a stereo jack connected to a dongle that does BT. might be worth investigating.

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Thanks stickymick.
I have dual band router..let me try 5Ghz instead of 2.4ghz and update.

I will also try your suggestion.

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I can verify this too. Although I have a headset which hangs around my neck and the receiver "drops" down and hangs on my chest. When I walk with the phone in my jeans' front pocket, the audio cuts out every second step. Incredibly annoying.
I'm using two versions of the "same" headset: SonyEricsson HBH-DS970 and HBH-DS980.

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Seems like everybody is having issues with BT. Does Maemo team knows about this?

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It's not confined to the N900. I used to get the same issues with both my N95-8GB and N73 when I used my Motorola HT820 headphones. If the BT receiver is on the opposite side of the body to the handset the body can mask the signal. I think I read that in the HT820 manual.

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Yes they do.

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So it will be just one more request with no resolution if i raise one :confused:

Not good Maemo :mad:

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Is it same with every other phone including our rival iphone.. then i will be happy. :)

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Actually, no - it won't go completely un-noticed.
I'd like to hope that it was because of those bugs that subsequent PRs incrementally improved the BT + wifi working.
But then there's also the fact that Nokia is probably moving on from Maemo, and all these bugs might eventually be a "wont fix".
So file a bug, but as always - don't expect quick decisive action - or any action.

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I will do that.

If its happening with other phones also then i will also post in skype forum.

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My issue with the skype has been resolved for now.

I did couple of things yesterday..So i am not sure what solved my problem.

1) Overclocked my N900 to 750Hz.
2)Got a new Dual Band Gigabit Router (Not sure if this helped)
3) Kept phone close to BT till the call connects (less than 1 feet and on the same side of phone)

Skype dual tone (Still ringing when call is already connected) is the only problem now. Assume this is the problem with Skype not Nokia,

Thanks everybody for suggestions.