How to Use DeWalt Tool Connect

[@MtBArN]

If it had always on GPRS in it, it would be excellent! Track would be awesome because tool theft in the UK is rife atm!

[@avatar12able]

How would u find it if you’re out of range and you lost it?

[@Cyber_Homestead]

This is the first review I've seen that goes into detail about all of the other features, and they're not horrible. With this said, I imagine that there are going to be tons of these ending up in landfills because they were stolen or sold without unlinking. I'd be curious to see if anyone has hacked these yet. One potential issue is that if someone in the area decides to jam or deauth bluetooth devices, an attack like that could render these useless while the attack is in progress. Imagine going to a large jobsite where everyone is using this platform and instantly shutting it all down. When you introduce wireless authentication, you accept the risk that said device can be screwed with remotely. I wonder how long DeWalt will release security updates for these devices, and if the app will continuously be available and usable during the lifetime of said tools. Once you create a "smart" device, you have to commit to supporting it for a long time.

[@jonathanlee2486]

Love it...would like to be able to change led colors along plus it would be really awesome if it is possible to create a "group" of tools that are all synced together....nice review by the way

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

Haha. Change colors? Wtf...

[@arvismac]

If you lost it, you must be near it to find it with the aid of it's bluetooth connectivity. Your distance could either be 100 meters to a maximum distance of 1000 meters outdoor for bluetooth version 5. If it's a case of theft, it's more likely a hopeless case because the thief would be gone many kilometers away before you know about the lost.

[@FoxOutdoors]

The only work around to that is the *lend tool* timer. You can set to shut off after a set time

[@mikebuczek1505]

Anybody know what the coin cell is mine quit working app says coin cell is low return to dealer

[@nekebahendrix5520]

Dose the connect tool still work on charge

[@levistrnad2965]

I have the dcd797 compact hammer drill/driver and the little tool connect button doesn't seem to do anything. I can cycle through light modes and everything but when held it doesn't even flash and tool does not show up?

[@jarrheadja1522]

Need this in my life

[@galfert]

I'd like to see a more precise battery status percentage and not just the 3 bars.

[@afriendofafriend223]

This technology is an EXCELLENT candidate for Helium LoraWAN tech, since it could have a unique ID for each tool, and the ability to lock and unlock it selectively. Would love to see it with that type of radio as an addition to the existing BLE system. Just a thought!

[@charlybrown3541]

I have a doubt the batteries are for any dewalt drill or only for the new drills and connect tool thanks for the answer

[@FoxOutdoors]

Home Mode cannot be adjusted it is unfortunately stuck at 887 speed 3 and 20 sec LEDs. If it was going to be stuck i wish it was on percision mode Speed 1. Anyway all 4 should be adjustable.

[@jamesowens6490]

How does the Out Of Range alert work? I just got a hammer drill and it appears that the alert is nothing more than a silent notification on my phone. Am I doing something wrong? I had imagined that the alert would be something I could hear. If the alert can only be silent, it seems like a useless feature.

[@semo5515]

propibly in the notifcation center in settenig u got to play with that.

[@lmwarw9]

anyone know if it has something like the Milwaukee onekey feature that lets you set up a grid around work area and if tool leaves grid it shuts it down? Also, let's say I buy this tool used from someone, and they decide to lock the tool after I bought it and track it to my home to steal it back, is there a way to reset it? or would I be shit outta luck

[@dekurvajo]

Actually what i would find usefull is a working hour counts. I mean total. From day one you pulled the trigger. So in this case DeWalt could give you a /year or /working hours guarantee.

[@77Avadon77]

That would be the only useful thing here oh, that way you have a good idea of how much of your tool life you have left. Instead they included all kinds of other anal retentive features like lending out your tool for only so many hours before it quits. Like is that an issue for you LOL

[@strypov240]

Is the dcf845 conpatable

[@contestsvu4538]

You can buy the Tool Connect add-on if you want it. There's a mini compartment on the bottom of the dcf845. It's got the two black screws.

[@powertoolexpert8579]

It is a great saw! Well made and fair price!

[@Vgp-rp4iu]

Well it's not a saw at all. It's called a drill.

[@gblueslover8807]

If you're using this as a saw...um... I'd like to see that work

[@gblueslover8807]

Just bought...Charged battey, got on app, selected tool ( drill ) held down described button for 3-5 seconds.... ....Nothing ! No pairing.

[@vag_vou]

I have a problem. I cant open in the drill the bluetooth mode. I press the button for 3-5 seconds but nothing. What i can do?

[@vag_vou]

@@Protoolreviews the problem is in the drill. I press the button for 3-5 sec but the leds did not open for connect. Maybe the brill have a problem? Its a new..

[@semo5515]

@@vag_vou take it to Dewalt bc I had a similar issue but I use another phone and worked for me so try using another phone on the same account it worked for me.

[@navinsingh1004]

Great video I was concern about the 3 speed like the regular tool

[@jimniven1]

There should be a wireless connection to DeWalt dust collector too!! That's what I want.

[@xoLauren1985]

Pro Tool Reviews Hey. A bit confusing on this part.. Does this driver make “dumb” dewalt battery packs smart? Or do you need to have an XR Bluetooth battery also to use theses features? Thanks for the vids and help! Awesome 🤩

[@philwort1873]

Great review. Do you have to have a bluetooth battery on the tool to be able to use took connect?

[@WrenchAddiction]

I wondered the same thing...

[@sickovelasco5072]

So can I connect my flex volt ?

[@SEREInstructor]

There is a coin battery under the base of the tool that allows for the Bluetooth LE to stay connected. It is good for 3 years according to DeWalt and it is not user replaceable. You have to take it to the service centre if the coin battery goes. If you have a 20V on the tool, then the Bluetooth draws power from that instead of the coin battery.

[@semo5515]

@@sickovelasco5072 no u cant bc it doesn't have in Bluetooth future

[@tobynskinner3098]

Most pointless feature ever. But I bought it anyway 😅

[@josegallegos9462]

That's when you realize that you're a true Dewalt fanboy. I'm one myself lol

[@keearun]

It is the best feature, if you need to tighten all the bolts to the same torque; just limit the tool and it will automatically stop when you reach it.

[@semo5515]

@@keearun thx for the info . I got the question so I left my drill at my friend's house so I can come tomorrow to continue the work although I click on the lost mode option will I be able to connect my tool back I will love to hear feedback from you thx.

[@77Avadon77]

@@keearun if you're using this to tighten bolts than boy are you in trouble

[@brianwilliams3933]

How to connect a new impact to tool connect

[@Vgp-rp4iu]

Ok so this is strictly Bluetooth right? If you lend it to someone and wanted to extend the time wouldn't you have to be within range to do so? Lol. "hang on let me drive over there, connect to the device and extend the time"

[@semo5515]

simple gave the email and password lmao to the person that u lent them ur tool

[@leespeirs7949]

My app updated on my phone and i lost my tools on the app, now i can't use eney of my tools as i disabled them, thanks dewalt,

[@adamsmithelec]

Would be more useful to track where the drill is when it gets nicked. Most likely at your nearest gypo camp

[@WrenchAddiction]

So if the tool was stolen from your job site, let’s say...how would you shut the Tool down since you wouldn’t be connected via Bluetooth? How would track it?

[@thachakal]

If you're using automatic tool disabling, it shouldn't work once it gets out of range. Since that seems to be shoddy, your next step would be to disable it manually every time you leave it alone.

[@Soldiershak]

@@Protoolreviews It would've been better if it piggybacked off of Tile

[@davidperry4013]

If your phone has good bluetooth on it, enable the disabled if out of range feature. Going through a few extra steps with the smart features is better than having a 120 dollar quarter inch impact and a 50 dollar battery stolen. So if a thief take your dewalt tool away, the battery and tool becomes 2 paperweights which the thief is going to regret. 170 dollars is very expensive for a construction worker that makes barely enough money to live a half decent living and retirement.

[@KAVIYAKIRUBA]

CAN we change a Torque settuing in the app?

[@kevkev10thecrafter7]

2000 trigger pulls what

[@michaelhujsak7370]

Wow. I didn't realize it was pinch-able.

[@FORTRAN4ever]

Note that the Bluetooth battery is a dime battery that can only be replaced at a service center.

[@77Avadon77]

I'm sure you can open it up and do it yourself. But if you really think you need Bluetooth on a impact driver you need to reassess your life

[@ThePoxo123]

How about the torque?

[@neddypong]

Features aside.....what worries me most is when your employer demands the real time data from the machine, which I suspect is the real end game.....just imagine when you don`t get a contract renewed because they...the employer sees that your work rate is not as dictated by some algorithm...or he doesnt like you........Can`t happen?

[@arvismac]

This is the most sharpest observation in the comment section..Wish I did it first!

[@77Avadon77]

I agree this is very creepy. We are trying to stave off technological invasion of privacy and control, not expanded. When your drill is narcing on you we got serious problems.

[@MuckyWaters]

You could jiust tape the trigger in the on position and go take a nice long nap..... if you have a boss is depending on the data from that driver to evaluate your job performance he's probably not that smart.

[@bucketofampz]

completely glossed over the theft feature

[@mahatana_r]

So weird. Trying to get a life free of tracking. Now even the handtools have tracking. I'm interested with the brushless but not with this.

[@fredericka.furmansr.2489]

Just say no. Even if its your brother. They can't use it and you don't have it. You showed them.

[@lellyann68]

My husbands subs don't have their own tools. They use my husbands tools. Husband isn't even on the job and everything was stolen. His tools should have been on his truck.I'm furious because the guys should have their own . Thousands $$$$ gone

[@77Avadon77]

@@lellyann68 well then you should fire the employees for not packing up the tools at night. This app is not going to help you

[@di2oc]

What’s going on with the world now lol thanks for the video though was very helpful but wow I’m not ready for this future.

[@ckone671]

totally useless feature, this garbage doesn't belong in tools, Dewalt should focus on their quality instead not this crap!

[@masterzi6452]

C K'One you said, totally useless and stupid functionality, it must be really frustrating every time when you need to change a rpm or light brightness, take of your working gloves, go to your phone and adjust them.

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

I couldn't agree more thank you👍

[@straat9066]

Seems like only a thief would be mad about Dewalt adding anti theft features to their tools...

[@semo5515]

@@masterzi6452 why they gave you three moods? and the home button the three buttons is for you to put and adjust torqe speed and light and home button keep a default setting .you just making excuses.! lol

[@Tjw1]

Ha, just take your batteries home, simples.

[@Soldiershak]

"Your tool was failed to update"

[@throttlebeholder]

Imagine getting your tool turned off by someone who doesn't own your tools.

[@FrancoisPinette]

Radiodewalt

[@willfishing5605]

useless gimmick

[@semo5515]

noh

[@joerunser2150]

Absolutely useless!!! No theft tracking and has to be in range of Bluetooth yeah useless

[@77Avadon77]

Nobody but the most anal-retentive contractor is going to use this feature. Completely worthless and waste of money. They need to focus more on to Quality to win the tool War

[@timskylark]

You left one thing out safety over your privacy. People are getting too comfortable downloading these apps. Just think every time you download that stuff they know where you're at and everything you're doing

[@Protoolreviews]

You should see how they track comments...

[@banditos2051]

What a useless piece of tech for such a great tool.

[@playingsongs]

I think these trackers are rubbish because it is limited to a people who have this app, and also it is visible on tool and easy to get rid of. I opened a couple of my tools and inserted apple AirTag inside the plastic tool body. More people are using Apple device than users with Milwaukee app can be found, and also it would be difficult for a thief to spot AirTag inside the tool and remove it. If my tools are stolen, it will take about 12 hours for me to find out about that it was stolen. I can then track the location of my tools and call cops. I'm sure AirTag will be still inside my tool and location will be accurate. If I used Milwaukee or dewalt tracker it can be easily removed from the tool and in that case you won't find your tools. I don't understand why toolmakers like dewalt Milwaukee festool etc don't collaborate with apple and implement AirTag technology with their tools. If AirTag is part of a tool and can't be removed because it is part of a PCB, then thieves wouldn't steal any tools because they would be found faster than they could sell them. I will rather pay £30 $30 extra for tool that have AirTag technology inside than have option to mount some tag from outside which can be removed in seconds. Also, I will rather buy tools from company that protects end users with this technology and I will feel more safe buying tools from that company knowing that it won't be stolen and if so I will find my tools in a couple of hours and recover them. In London where I'm based is lots of site burglary and thieves clean the site in a couple of minutes and take all tools without cases or boxes. These tools are sold next day in another part of London, and sometimes this people sell you your own stolen tools. Luckily I didn't experience this, but I'm ready to track my tools if they are stolen. I think every company should work with apple and implement this in their products, and we all will benefit from this.