Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless communication technology that enables data transfer between devices over short distances using radio waves in the 2.4 GHz band. This technology is widely used in electronic devices, including shooting headsets, tactical headphones, processor units for airsoft guns, and mobile applications that control them.







How Does Bluetooth Work?

  • Wireless connection: Two or more devices can connect without cables.
  • Low power consumption: Modern versions (e.g., Bluetooth 5.0, 5.1, 5.2) allow energy-efficient operation with minimal battery drain.
  • Different ranges: The range varies from 10 m (Class 2) up to 100 m (Class 1), depending on signal strength.
  • Encrypted communication: Bluetooth uses 128-bit encryption to ensure secure data transmission.




Bluetooth Applications in Airsoft:

Bluetooth technology is mainly used in airsoft for electronic shooting systems and wireless headsets, which enhance players' tactical capabilities.


1. Bluetooth in Airsoft Gun Processor Units

Modern ETU (Electronic Trigger Unit) and MOSFETs use Bluetooth for configuration and diagnostics via mobile applications. Some of the most well-known systems include:

  • GATE TITAN – A professional ETU with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing adjustments to rate of fire, trigger response, active braking, and more.
  • GATE ASTER – A more affordable version of TITAN with Bluetooth support for basic settings and diagnostics.
  • JeffTron Leviathan – An advanced Bluetooth ETU offering full control over airsoft gun functions via a mobile app.
  • Scylla – A new generation of ETU units with Bluetooth connectivity, enabling advanced gun settings.

With Bluetooth, players can adjust shooting modes, monitor battery status, modify trigger sensitivity, and diagnose issues directly in the field using a smartphone app.




2. Bluetooth in Airsoft Applications

Beyond configuring ETU units, Bluetooth is also used in various other airsoft applications:

  • Smart Chrono: Some chronographs support Bluetooth connection to a smartphone for displaying FPS, shot energy, and measurement history.
  • GPS tracking: Mobile apps use Bluetooth to connect with motion sensors and track players' positions on a map (PES and others).
  • Smart vests and hit detection sensors: Bluetooth is used to connect with vests that detect hits and log them into the game system.