* Posts by LostInTime

1 publicly visible post • joined 11 May 2020

So how do the coronavirus smartphone tracking apps actually work and should you download one to help?

LostInTime

How is a Bluetooth ID converted into a Contact (for wifi/telephone)

Something I can't find an explanation of.

How, exactly (but in laymans language) does the app contact the other phones.

Humor me here:

So, I walked passed some one a few days ago, and they collected my Bluetooth ID, and I collected theirs.

They now tell the app they have Covid.

It has a list of Bluetooth IDs that it collected for the last few days, but how does this contact me?

It can't be by Bluetooth.

What is the link between the Bluetooth ID and me, my wireless or phone connection?

I accept this may be obvious or a dumb question, but, if you don't ask...........................