How do I customize my detection range (once in calibration mode)?

If you have people nearby or your location is in-between sizes, you can customize your BlueFox sensor to ensure that your detection range is set accurately. A setting too low will under-report mobile devices in your location, and a setting too high will detect devices / by-passers and therefore over-count. To find this feature, follow these instructions.

To begin, you need to be at your location and be connected to the local Wi-Fi network. 

1. Locate and enter your Smartphone's Wi-Fi or MAC Address (a 12 digit number/letter combination). Find it in your phone's Settings About as indicated below the field where you will input your MAC address.
2.  Position your phone at the desired limit of your location (i.e., front door, backdoor, etc.).  
3. Press 'Find Me' and your sensor will report your Smartphone's signal strength (related to distance). Repeat this process a few times until the reading stabilizes. Your power level will be displayed (for example, 75), as well as the date/ time of the reading. Follow these same steps in a few places.
4. Don't see a recent power level? Go to Settings Wi-Fi to wake up your Smartphone.
5. Once you've taken several readings, try to choose a good average and use the slider bar to reset your Detection Range to that mean power level and select 'Update Range' to save your custom settings. 

What do the power level numbers mean?
The numbers are displayed in decibels. A smaller decibel level (for example 50), represents a stronger signal, and a closer proximity to the BlueFox sensor. Note that the power levels can vary from phone to phone, so taking a few readings is recommended to help find the best setting.

Should you need further help with this feature, please contact us at support@bluefox.io. We have some additional tech tools to help you calibrate your location.