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Bluetooth device registration is $8000.
Neilm:
--- Quote from: VK3DRB on February 20, 2021, 04:15:01 am ---
The problem with Bluetooth is even if you use a certified Bluetooth module in your product - bad luck, you have to pay - for each and every product variant.
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As I understand it, you only have to pay if you change modules. If you use the same (certified) module in multiple products you just register the new product against the module - don't have to pay a fee. If you put a new module in then you have to pay again.
RawCode:
--- Quote from: VK3DRB on February 21, 2021, 02:09:16 am ---This wipes out all small players/startups who want to get their product into the EU.
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I totally agree.
I was thinking (and dreaming) about an audio product that uses USB connection, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, for an hypothetical startup. But now that I'm reading this thread, I'm quite demoralised.
How am I supposed to develop, or even sell, a product if I have to pay all the regulatory and licencing stuff? How am I supposed to pay all that money if I have a "student" budget?
I'm not saying that regulatory stuff and licensing is stupid, but if I use a pre-built module, paying an extra to have a "pre-certified/licensed" model, why in the world should I perform another certification and licensing process? What is the point of having a "pre-certified/licensed" module?
I'm seriously giving up about the idea of having a small company/startup of audio products if there is a wall of several thousand of euros to overcome.
I wonder if all the products that you can find on amazon typing "bluetooth" or "wifi" have a proper certification/licensing.
SilverSolder:
--- Quote from: RawCode on March 01, 2021, 12:06:58 pm ---[...]
How am I supposed to develop, or even sell, a product if I have to pay all the regulatory and licencing stuff? How am I supposed to pay all that money if I have a "student" budget?
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You're not, is the answer... you are supposed to get a nice job at a big corporation and be a productive employee, take home a good pay, live a good life, and retire with a stable pension savings fund.
langwadt:
--- Quote from: SilverSolder on March 01, 2021, 03:50:16 pm ---
--- Quote from: RawCode on March 01, 2021, 12:06:58 pm ---[...]
How am I supposed to develop, or even sell, a product if I have to pay all the regulatory and licencing stuff? How am I supposed to pay all that money if I have a "student" budget?
[...]
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You're not, is the answer... you are supposed to get a nice job at a big corporation and be a productive employee, take home a good pay, live a good life, and retire with a stable pension savings fund.
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tbf if an $8000 fee is what prevents you from making a startup you probably shouldn't ......
SilverSolder:
The older one gets, the more one realizes that there is a very long line of people that want a "cut" of whatever you do... like civilized versions of Mafia protection rackets! :D
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