<p>Your mileage may vary, but <a href="https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/city/faq-train" rel="nofollow noreferrer">according to LEGO</a>, the range is about <strong>10m (33ft) in open air</strong>.</p>

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  <p>The Bluetooth signal distance is usually around 10 meters/33 feet in an open area, but it can vary, depending on a few things: Low batteries in the remote control, and obstacles – concrete walls, for example – may decrease the signal distance. Try to remove obstacles, or find another place to play with your train, if it seems like the distance is shorter than expected.</p>
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jncraton
<p>I'm curious how far I will be able get away from my creation before the remote and/or smart device is no longer able to control it.</p>

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What is the range of the LEGO Powered Up remote control system?
jncraton
# What is the range of the LEGO Powered Up remote control system?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-07-11)

I'm curious how far I will be able get away from my creation before the remote and/or smart device is no longer able to control it.

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### Answer by username_0 on 2018-07-11. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

Your mileage may vary, but [according to LEGO](https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/city/faq-train), the range is about **10m (33ft) in open air**.

> The Bluetooth signal distance is usually around 10 meters/33 feet in an open area, but it can vary, depending on a few things: Low batteries in the remote control, and obstacles – concrete walls, for example – may decrease the signal distance. Try to remove obstacles, or find another place to play with your train, if it seems like the distance is shorter than expected.


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