Using the Bosch GLM 100C Laser Measurer

I've been playing with my new Bosch GLM 100C.  It's a really interesting evolution of the laser measuring device.  I thought I'd link together some videos of setting up and using this device with my Android OS Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone.

First step is pairing the GLM 100C with your phone:

Unfortunately, the directions are pretty sparse on the pairing.   Here are the steps I used to get it up and running:


On the Bosch GLM 100C

  1. Turn it on
  2. Press the Bluetooth button
  3. The Bluetooth icon appears on the screen

On the Phone

Get the Bosch GLM Measuring software

  1. Download a "QR Code Reader"
  2. Scan the QA barcode 
  3. Follow the link and download the application 

Pair the Bosch with your Phone

  1. Go to your settings
  2. Open the Bluetooth settings
  3. You should see the Bosch under "unpaired devices"
  4. Select the Bosch GLM100C, and it will automatically pair

Using the GLM Application

  1. Open the app
  2. Select "Remote" from the bottom menu
  3. Open the menu in the top right
  4. Select "Bluetooth Connection"
  5. Select your Bosch GLM100C from the options

Take some Measurements!

  1. Black bar above will say "Connecting to Bosch GLM100C"
  2. Go back to the "Remote" screen, the remote button should now be red
The applications for deck building are pretty obvious in general.  Another feature I'm pretty excited about is the ability to calculate a triangle.  I'm not sure I'll need it for this deck, but if the deck had any elevation at all, it would make a lot of sense.  Did a quick instruction video on that as well.  Pretty simple, but cool.