[FiiO]

Anyone else getting sub par battery life from the BTR3 3. I love this little BT DAC but I've had it it 2 weeks and I'm consistently only getting 6 hours out of it at low volume. I pump the volume on source a d dial in on the BTR3.

Dear friend，
You could try to check the battery life according to the information in our website again:https://www.fiio.com/btr3_parameters
If you are using LDAC Bluetooth codec, the battery life would be a bit shorter.

Best regards

 

[holsen]

OK thanks. But the quoted battery life is 11hrs. I understand that that running LDAC could drop the battery "a little" but I'm only getting about 6 hours which is just over half that. A 45% drop is more than a little.

 

[FiiO]

OK thanks. But the quoted battery life is 11hrs. I understand that that running LDAC could drop the battery "a little" but I'm only getting about 6 hours which is just over half that. A 45% drop is more than a little.

Dear friend,

So please try to test the battery life again first. If the issue remains, please contact your seller about that.

If the seller fails to help, please contact us（support@fiio.com） again with the receipt attached.

Sorry for bringing inconvenience to you.

Best regards

 

[denony]

Hello,

I have just received my BTR3 (firmware 1.2). I am trying to charge it.
According to the quick start guide, when BTR3 is OFF and connected to a 5V charger (with USB type C cable) , the blue light should flash while charging (if I understand well).
Mine is steady red.
Is my BTR3 charging ?

And how to read the charge level of the BTR3 (in %) ?

Thank you

 

[Razp]

Cancelled my order after finding out that there was no firmware update enabling Bluetooth 5, even though the chip supports it ( https://www.qualcomm.com/products/csr8675 ).

Slot Availability Mask is relevant in the EU.

Any ETA for BTR5 or I should just get an es100 ? I have the FiiO Q1 and really enjoy it, but BT 5 is a must for me.

 

[digititus]

BT 5 is a must for me.

Why? What does BT5 bring to audio?

 

[Razp]

Why? What does BT5 bring to audio?

The only thing BT5 adds to Audio is Slot Availability Mask that prevents interference with LTE and WiFi networks. And that's a big deal in the EU

 

[digititus]

The only thing BT5 adds to Audio is Slot Availability Mask that prevents interference with LTE and WiFi networks. And that's a big deal in the EU

I see. Does it work? I mean there is a noticeable difference?

 

[Razp]

I see. Does it work? I mean there is a noticeable difference?

Honestly, I don't think there's such a noticeable difference. Probably a more stable connection in crowded spaces and offices, but that's enough for me.

 

[holsen]

Yes, it really improves the connection and is also more power efficient = better battery life

 

[Bombyx]

@holsen BT5 can be more power efficient (than BT4.2) for some use cases, but Hi-Fi audio is not one of them. On last November, when the ES100 became BT5 compliant (via firmware update) its users did not notice any battery life improvement.

An interesting read about BT5 : https://translate.google.com/transl....fr/bluetooth-5-arretons-de-dire-de-la-merde/

 

[holsen]

I'll give it a read. Thanks.

 

[FiiO]

Hello,

I have just received my BTR3 (firmware 1.2). I am trying to charge it.
According to the quick start guide, when BTR3 is OFF and connected to a 5V charger (with USB type C cable) , the blue light should flash while charging (if I understand well).
Mine is steady red.
Is my BTR3 charging ?

And how to read the charge level of the BTR3 (in %) ?

Thank you

Dear friend,

1. If your BTR3 is powered off when charging, the red light will light up constantly and turn off after fully charged.

2. If the BTR3 is connected to device, the light indicating current Bluetooth codec would will light up constantly and return pulsating status after fully charged.

3. If the BTR3 is turned on but does not connect to any device, the blue light flash once every 3s when charging as well.

It is not recommended to use smart chargers with fast charging function. But theoretically, it could charge the BTR3 as well.

Best regards

 

[holsen]

Is there a way to get the BTR3 to auto connect to last device? Mine never does.... I litereally have to to go to the device and force connect it through settings. I also understand that it can connect to 2 devices and switch between them I can see you using this at conferences and seminars and connect it to a music source for breaks, but then connect to my PC to for presentation AV through the PA System...

 

[FiiO]

Is there a way to get the BTR3 to auto connect to last device? Mine never does.... I litereally have to to go to the device and force connect it through settings. I also understand that it can connect to 2 devices and switch between them I can see you using this at conferences and seminars and connect it to a music source for breaks, but then connect to my PC to for presentation AV through the PA System...

Dear friend,

Are you turning on several devices which connected to the BTR3 before? You may try to turn the Bluetooth of other device off first before turning on the Bluetooth of the BTR3. So it will reconnect the correct device you want.

Best regards