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Hey Mark,

Is there any documentation on using an R1 or R2 with Windows 11?  I am trying to assist a customer setting up R2s with new Windows 11 tablets

Hey Mark,

Is there any documentation on using an R1 or R2 with Windows 11?  I am trying to assist a customer setting up R2s with new Windows 11 tablets

Hi Doug

I agree with Dan on the likely solution - change the Settings / Bluetooth & Devices / Devices / Bluetooth device discovery from "Default" to "Advance".

Some background - Microsoft released the "2023-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5027231) - Released 13 June 2023", which introduced 
the new bluetooth configuration option, with the default setting being such that "Advance devices" are hidden, so you'll see this behaviour on some new devices (which have the update built in) as well as on older devices when they get that update - for example if a Trimble T100 tablet with the 22H2 OS release is updated, you'll get the problem.

NOTE:

The connection method used in Trimble software such as Trimble Access (v2023-01), Siteworks (v1.60.23100.392), Forensics Capture (v3.8.0.51) is such that when you scan for Bluetooth devices from within the software you can see all Trimble GNSS devices, even though the Bluetooth OS option is set to "Default" i.e. Hide Advance devices.

Hey Mark,

Is there any documentation on using an R1 or R2 with Windows 11?  I am trying to assist a customer setting up R2s with new Windows 11 tablets

Hi everyone

Not sure I got my question answered.  The issue my customer is having is not getting the Windows 11 tablet connected to the R2 via Bluetooth.  The issue is, the tablet stills seems to be getting the location from location services and not GNSS Status App.  When connected, our location does not move when we move the R2.  Is there something else I should be using to connect the R2?  I know TMM is not available on Windows platform.  

Any thoughts?

Hi Doug

I agree with Dan on the likely solution - change the Settings / Bluetooth & Devices / Devices / Bluetooth device discovery from "Default" to "Advance".

Some background - Microsoft released the "2023-06 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5027231) - Released 13 June 2023", which introduced 
the new bluetooth configuration option, with the default setting being such that "Advance devices" are hidden, so you'll see this behaviour on some new devices (which have the update built in) as well as on older devices when they get that update - for example if a Trimble T100 tablet with the 22H2 OS release is updated, you'll get the problem.

NOTE:

The connection method used in Trimble software such as Trimble Access (v2023-01), Siteworks (v1.60.23100.392), Forensics Capture (v3.8.0.51) is such that when you scan for Bluetooth devices from within the software you can see all Trimble GNSS devices, even though the Bluetooth OS option is set to "Default" i.e. Hide Advance devices.

Hey Mark,

Is there any documentation on using an R1 or R2 with Windows 11?  I am trying to assist a customer setting up R2s with new Windows 11 tablets