Recent loss of data being transmitted

I have just joined the forum. I have been on CPAP for over 7 years. I used to use a Resmed Airsense 10 machine. I got a new Resmed Airsense 11 in September of 2021. I had no problems with my machine transmitting data until March 27th. I no longer have any bars on my display, indicating no cell service. I usually have only 2 bars, but that has not been a problem with data transmission. My machine is in the exact same spot it has always been (the same spot where my previous machine was located).

If I power cycle my machine it will sometimes transmit data (I get 1 bar for a short period of time). I have also moved my machine to my kitchen, where I was able to get 2 bars for a short period of time. I was able to check the about and it indicated that my provider was T-mobile. It also showed that the modem is a 4G. I use Verizon for my cell phone service.

I contacted my supplier. After checking with Resmed they said that Resmed indicated that this was recent known issue with several cell carriers. Again, this is a 4G device that should not have anything to do with 3G CDMA cell issues.

Are there others with newer machines with 4G that are having this problem that just started at the end of March 2022. Or, is my medical equipment provider just feeding me a line?

Thank you.

I still have an AirSense 10 in Canada and see it displaying full bars on the display. However, I do not use it. I have never bothered to use the MyAir app as I find it too limited to be useful. Instead I use SleepyHead, which is now OSCAR to monitor my sleep results. It is much more detailed and helpful.

I have a Resmed 10. It always showed all wifi bars lit up. At least a month ago I noticed only 2 bars barely lit. My Dr was questioning my use,which confused me. As suggested I was using it at night and for daytime naps. When I checked the app it only registered one session,for each day. I'm now using it right next to the gateway & its no better. I'm bringing it to my next check in to see if it can be either recalibrated or replaced. I wish we were notified of known issues.

Just joined today, but was searching for answers why after 6 years my resmed just stopped transmitting data and says it has no signal. Never had a problem before

If your machine is 6 years old it probably has an older 3G CDMA type cell modem. 3G networks are being shutdown to make way for 5G. 3G in your service area may no longer be available. You may have to contact Resmed to see what your options are. Good luck, I am still waiting for a reply after 3 days.

If you go into the ResMed A10 Clinical Menu (hold Home and round Set buttons at the same time for 5 seconds), and scroll down to the very last item on the menu, Configuration, and then press the set key to go into About, it will display the connection. Mine shows the name of a local wireless provider, Telus, and 3G. If 3G networks are being shut down in your area, then it will be a problem. That said, unless you need to send data to your provider to prove you are using the machine, then I don't think this is a serious issue, as MyAir is not really a very useful app. OSCAR is much better. MyAir only gets very limited summary data, while OSCAR shows you all the data the machine collects. Some people object to ResMed doing this transmission of data and go to great lengths to disable the transmission. It requires disassembly of the machine to do it. You can shut it off temporarily by switching to Airplane Mode, but it will keep nagging you to switch it back.

Here is the reply I received today from Resmed. Apparently they think that I should have to unplug and plug-in my machine each day. For me, that means I also have to move it to a different location. What a croc!

We’re sorry to hear that you’re having difficulty accessing your therapy data on myAir.

The modem unfortunately picks up the closest cell tower typically and can not be changed, however you may have to unplug your AirSense 10 or AirSense 11 device from power, wait 10 seconds, then plug it back in (a process known as power-cycling). Data should upload to myAir within a few minutes but can take up to 24 hours, depending on local network speeds.

If your data is still not accessible 24 hours after performing the steps above, please contact your medical equipment provider.

Well you folks answered my question. I use the V.A. and they told my since I have 18000 hours on my machine, they are sending me a new unit. We will see if it hooks up and transmits.

Same problem here in CA. Started 4/11/22. My machine has 19000+ hours! So it’s probably 3G? Contacting ResMed to see options.

I also had over 19000 hours on mine and it was a 3G CDMA modem. The new one is a 4g AT&T modem!

I had air sense 10 but it quit transmitting in april 2022. It was 5 years old. I have since received an as11, but the myair app will not connect to my blue tooth on my android phone.

I live in Colorado. I was told by Apria Healthcare that it is NOT an issue with the machines. Beginning in mid-April, the data is not going to the MyAir app because of some cellular service contract not sending the data.

My account on the MyAir disappeared a long time ago, but I figured it was because I was 100% adherent and had been for so many years that they’d lost interest in tracking me.

My wife recently got a used but very new AirSense 10 AutoSet For Her. I have noticed that it has a newer software version for the Internal Modem. It has a 4G connection while my older machine has the 3G connection. This would suggest to me that the software version could potentially be upgraded. ResMed claim they do that over the air. However, mine has obviously not been updated. Perhaps the vendor has to initiate it. I don't use MyAir so it doesn't make much difference to me. But, if others use it, and have lost 3G service, there may be an option to update the modem to 4G. Here is a shot of the About, Internal Modem data of each machine:

AirSense 10 AutoSet For Her

AirSense 10 AutoSet

FWIW the 3G machine shows 3 bars, while the 4G shows 2 bars!

My Resmid10 also suddenly stopped sending reports to MyAir. I was told problem was 3G card with carriers switching to 5G service. Received new machine under warranty because of heating element failure. Data was still not transferring, but performed a software update after receiving the new machine and data started transferring to MYAir. I was told by the vender that the modem was not changed in the new machine but, whatever the reason, my data is not transferring.

I'm coming in late to this post. But I have the same problem, essentially. I'm new to CPAP and got a new AirSense 11 in April 2022. I got a signal for about 3 weeks in May and then no connection ever again. I've done everything recommended..........still no signal. My NEXT DOOR neighbor with an AirSense 10 (4G) has been getting a strong signal every day for 1.5 years! His machine even gets an instant strong signal when plugged in at my house. But my AirSense gets no signal at my house or my neighbors. I know it's capable of getting a signal as it did initially and I recently took my machine to a store downtown and was able to get a signal there. So why doesn't it get a signal in my house.........especially since my neighbor's machine gets a good signal in my house. I got the same pathetic, 'cut and paste' response from ResMed support this morning.........unplug and then plug back in. I've done that a million times over the last many months and no change. ResMed obviously didn't even read the detail of my message. My supplier is no help either. So, so frustrating!!

I just called ResMed about it. Devices manufactured before Mar 2017 have 3G cards. After Mar 2017 have 4G cards. 3G networks are being disabled.

Resmed recommends replacing devices every 5 years. I believe insurance covers this. So hopefully this problem will go away as people replace their devices.

Unfortunately that is not my situation. I have a brand new 4G Resmed machine that has only connected once..............for about 3 weeks in May. And now it's September. No signal for months.

I have been using a ResMed 11 since Aug.24. I was able to get results through the myAir app through Aug. 30. Since then I have not been able to see any results on my iphone. So, I have 7 days of results but none for Aug.31 through Sept.2. The machine is showing that there are no bars. Just the bars with a slashed line through them. Nothing has changed. I have even turned off my WiFi on my phone to see if that would make a difference. Still no data shown. I also have my insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor which uses bluetooth. They are both still working fine. My time on the machine is shown on the machine for each night, but no apnea data, which is why I'm using the machine. I have unplugged and also moved the machine around the room. Still nothing.... It is very frustrating. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks!!