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Can you measure a wifi signal between two phones? https://www.makeuseof.com/wifinanscan-measure-distance-phones/ https://www.makeuseof.com/wifinanscan-measure-d
by solardev 3y ago
Can you measure a wifi signal between two phones? https://www.makeuseof.com/wifinanscan-measure-distance-phones/ https://www.makeuseof.com/wifinanscan-measure-distance-phone...
Or if you can limit it to newer iphones, I think their special UWB antenna lets them accurately sense direction and distance to an Airtag. Some newer Androids have this too but the ecosystem is immature compared to Apple's.
Edit: I think the pet industry also makes radio frequency pet trackers that don't operate off GPS or cell, just a tracking collar and a handset that tells you range and direction. Maybe they can wear one of those along with your app? It's probably easier / more accurate with the right hardware than trying to shoehorn it into an average phone...
- delbronski 3y agoThanks. I never heard of this. I'll look into it!
- brudgers 3y agoI am not a WiFi engineer. I suspect trees, other vegitation, and terrain changes in the lines of site between radios can effect signal strength. But I could be wrong.