USB3 Hub that doesn't cause Bluetooth interference?

[Sharky II]

Hi there,

Can anybody recommend a USB3 hub that doesn't cause bluetooth issues with a Mac Studio?

Do any exist?

I had an 'Aukey' one from amazon that I've had to retire due to BT issues.

Cheers

 

[arw]

I had an 'Aukey' one from amazon that I've had to retire due to BT issues.

Do you still have the hub in your possession?
If so, you could try wrapping the plug and cable with aluminum foil (and as much of the hub as possible).
This is said to reduce 2,4 GHz interference that inevitably occurs.
Unfortunately some manufacturers don't address this issue properly hence their devices lack the appropriate shielding.

 

[Fishrrman]

OP:

You're not going to like this post.

Bluetooth is not particularly great on the Studio (and on the Mini) due to the design of the computer itself (with all that aluminum "in the way" of the bt signal).

BT is an "inherently weak" radio-signal technology to begin with.

My advice is to use something other than BT whenever possible.
Or... get an EXTERNAL 3rd-party BT module (USB), and a "USB extension cord", and relocate your BT receiver nearer to your BT devices and AWAY FROM the Studio itself. You might even plug it into the hub.

 

[Sharky II]

Hi,

Do you still have the hub in your possession?
If so, you could try wrapping the plug and cable with aluminum foil (and as much of the hub as possible).
This is said to reduce 2,4 GHz interference that inevitably occurs.
Unfortunately some manufacturers don't address this issue properly hence their devices lack the appropriate shielding.

Yes I do! I'll give it a shot, but I'd rather just spend a few £ on one with proper shielding.

OP:

You're not going to like this post.

Bluetooth is not particularly great on the Studio (and on the Mini) due to the design of the computer itself (with all that aluminum "in the way" of the bt signal).

BT is an "inherently weak" radio-signal technology to begin with.

My advice is to use something other than BT whenever possible.
Or... get an EXTERNAL 3rd-party BT module (USB), and a "USB extension cord", and relocate your BT receiver nearer to your BT devices and AWAY FROM the Studio itself. You might even plug it into the hub.

Thanks for taking the time to reply. You're probably not going to like this post either: I work in music. Everyday I watch studio tours on YouTube and see videos of folk in their studio with Mac Studios and Mac minis, using bluetooth keyboards, with all sorts of hubs and connected devices. They can't ALL never use a USB3 Hub.

There are simply too many people using it for it to be completely impossible to find a working combination...!

 

[shadowboi]

Wait, is RF interference is a thing on all ARM Macs??!
I thought only my Macbook M1 does this. I use Trust usb hub (this Dutch company sells pretty good quality stuff) and cannot use any wireless RF mouse (the ones that use usb adapter to connect) – mouse becomes unresponsive after some time or during workloads

 

[PaulD-UK]

Quote: "...folk in their studio with Mac Studios and Mac minis, using bluetooth keyboards, with all sorts of hubs and connected devices. They can't ALL never use a USB3 Hub."

Hmm. I suspect 99.9% of these Studio owners don't fall into the category of 'I've spent so much money on the Mac so I've only got $36 left for peripherals...' 😣

If you want reliable performance from an Apple product, use peripherals that use core-technology that Apple has co-developed - Thunderbolt, and only use peripherals from manufacturers that have a development relationship with Apple - so they get developed to be reliable.

In particular, except for using multiple external displays (which benefit from a TB4 'hub' type of dock), for data storage uses, stick to Thunderbolt 3 - with Intel's 'Titan Ridge' JHL7440 controller.
Because with a TB4 dock, the USB ports on the dock are still managed by the host Mac.

Thunderbolt 3 works differently, and the USB ports have their own host controller in the dock.
So they don't suffer from the problems that cause the SSD/HD disconnects etc.

And furthermore, to prevent your problem, it's almost universal with proper docks that they are housed in a shielded case...😣

 

[AlteMac]

Caldigit TB hub. Have connected to two different Studios (M1) wiith no issues. The only BT devices connected are Magic Mouse and Keyboard.