Re:What Your Bluetooth Devices Reveal About You
by reaperducer on Monday February 16, 2026 @04:01PM
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CPAP machine is broadcasting some type of BT signal 24/7
A lot of them also have cellular modems.
It's marketed to the patient as a way to send data to their doctor.
However, the most common use is for the health insurance company to make sure they're being used because the insurance company doesn't want to pay for something that is gathering dust. If it doesn't connect for a certain amount of time, the insurance company will send a letter to the patient threatening to stop paying for the machine.
You can get the insurance company off your back temporarily by turning off the cellular connection and claiming that there's no service in your home. But you'll have to bring the SD card to your doctor every six months or so, so the insurance company can see it.
A lot of them also have cellular modems.
It's marketed to the patient as a way to send data to their doctor.
However, the most common use is for the health insurance company to make sure they're being used because the insurance company doesn't want to pay for something that is gathering dust. If it doesn't connect for a certain amount of time, the insurance company will send a letter to the patient threatening to stop paying for the machine.
You can get the insurance company off your back temporarily by turning off the cellular connection and claiming that there's no service in your home. But you'll have to bring the SD card to your doctor every six months or so, so the insurance company can see it.
/Works in healthcare