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.
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.
I assume you have tried simple things like unplugging your A11 machine to power it down, and also switching to airplane mode and back. Under Configuration there should be a Restore Defaults option that you could try, if you are confident you can totally set the machine back up to where it was for settings.
The other issue I have heard reported is when a machine is bought from out of the country, and then it may not connect. I have travelled out of Canada with my A10, but since I don't use MyAir I have never looked to see if it was transmitting data or not.
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.
You should insist on a machine that uses 4G instead of 3G. The posts here indicate that the new ResMed AirSense 11 is 4G.
hoping it will be the airsense11, usually the V.A. uses the newest best, in my experience...we will see.