Bluetooth LE, the LE stands for Low Energy. That also suggests short range. In point of fact, Bluetooth LE is designed for stuff like earphones and wearable devices to communicate with your phone or your computer while you're sitting front of it.
Of course, then there's the question if any new longer range Bluetooth version does appear, will make it to any future remote. If they're dropping the remote for their flagship command system, what does that suggest for future development in general?
