How Bluetooth is creating a healthier world

Technology plays a vital role in improving health and well-being, enhancing medical care, promoting healthy lifestyles, and increasing access to essential services. Making healthcare more efficient, accessible, and data-driven empowers individuals and communities to lead healthier lives.

Bluetooth® connectivity supports the seamless communication between medical devices and healthcare providers, optimizing telehealth operations while improving patient outcomes and access to care. Bluetooth smartwatches and fitness trackers let you monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep patterns. Bluetooth® personal healthcare devices, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), help promote healthier lifestyles and address the needs of aging populations through reliable, real-time health insights.

will be spent on the global healthcare IT market by 2026

Source: MarketsandMarkets, 2022

people worldwide will be 60+ years old by 2030, reaching 2.1 billion by 2050

Source: World Health Organization, 2024

“Bluetooth® technology is at the core of personal healthcare, enabling real-time data sharing between patients and providers. With remote monitoring and telehealth on the rise, there is a significant need for highly secure, power-efficient connectivity to keep patient data accurate, accessible, and reliable.”

Jonathan Kaye, VP of product management and marketing, Ezurio

Fitness trackers

Bluetooth® fitness trackers, including smartwatches, fitness bands, and rings, monitor vital signs such as heart rate, sleep patterns, activity levels, and more. These wearables offer continuous health insights and real-time syncing with smartphones and health apps, helping users stay proactive about their fitness goals, make informed care decisions, and take charge of their health.

Bluetooth® wearables will ship annually by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

Bluetooth® smart rings will ship annually by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

Personal healthcare devices (PHDs)

Bluetooth® personal healthcare devices (PHDs), including continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and smart thermometers, offer reliable, real-time health insights. These devices empower users to manage chronic conditions independently while also sharing real-time health data with healthcare providers for better telehealth and remote care.

Bluetooth® home health monitoring devices will ship annually by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

rise in the number of physicians using telemedicine after the onset of COVID-19

Source: CDC, 2024

Taking advantage of Bluetooth® LE’s low-power consumption and streamlined connectivity to smartphones and other devices, a combination of reusable and disposable devices — such as continuous glucose monitors, blood pressure monitors, wearable ECGs, medical patches, insulin pens, inhalers, among many other emerging device types — are poised to grow rapidly over the next few years.

Andrew Zignani, ABI Research

Improving patient care

Bluetooth is transforming patient care by supporting more proactive, efficient, and connected healthcare, where both patients and providers benefit from real-time insights, improved workflow, and stronger connections between care teams and patients. 

Bluetooth® healthcare wearables are expected to ship globally by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

Remote patient monitoring 

From blood pressure to glucose levels, Bluetooth wearables provide a continuous flow of health data, continuously monitoring key health metrics in real time and ensuring that healthcare providers have access to up-to-date patient information to deliver timely, personalized care. This proactive care reduces the need for frequent in-person visits and reduces the strain on healthcare systems while also promoting healthier outcomes for patients. 

Patient and equipment tracking

Healthcare facilities of all types use Bluetooth® technology to enable real-time tracking of patients and critical medical equipment, minimizing delays and ensuring that resources are always where they are needed most, when they are needed most to accelerate emergency response times. Bluetooth® patient trackers can also be used to help prevent wandering in eldercare settings, enhancing patient safety and giving caregivers peace of mind to know that vulnerable individuals can be quickly located in case of emergency. 

Tracking patient movement and medical equipment in real time is critical for today’s healthcare facilities. Bluetooth has become the go-to technology for asset tracking, helping reduce search times and ensuring life-saving devices are always where they are needed. As healthcare systems expand their digital capabilities, Bluetooth® technology provides the secure, reliable low-power connectivity needed to keep operations running and patient care on track.

Jonathan Kaye, VP of product management and marketing, Ezurio

Healthcare facility management

Bluetooth® technology helps healthcare facilities maintain a safer, more efficient environment by automating sanitation monitoring, guiding patients and staff to optimal paths, and ensuring hygiene compliance — ultimately improving facility operations and reducing infection risks, allowing caregivers to focus on what matters most — delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. 

spent annually by US hospitals on supply chain expenses

Source: Navigant Consulting, 2019

By supporting real-time monitoring and optimizing resource management and facility operations, Bluetooth® technology is helping healthcare providers deliver more proactive, personalized care like never before — leading to better patient outcomes and healthier lives.

SPOTLIGHT

Creating healthier spaces

Bluetooth is not just about personal health — it also helps create spaces that foster better health and improve the well-being of individuals and communities alike.  

Air-quality monitoring 

Bluetooth® sensors are widely deployed in smart buildings and urban spaces to monitor air quality in real time. These sensors track pollutants, allergens, and CO2 levels, providing essential data to help building managers optimize ventilation and filtration systems. By ensuring indoor air quality meets health standards, Bluetooth reduces the risk of respiratory issues and promotes greater comfort for those occupying the space. 

Human-centered building design  

Bluetooth® technology helps optimize energy usage in buildings, which not only benefits the environment but also the comfort of visitors and occupants. Bluetooth sensors regulate heating, cooling, and lighting systems based on occupancy and environmental conditions, ensuring that spaces remain comfortable without wasting energy. By maintaining appropriate temperature and lighting levels, these human-centric systems help reduce stress and fatigue, contributing to the well-being and productivity of those spending time in these spaces.  

Building health management and compliance 

By automating the monitoring of sanitation, occupancy, and environmental factors Bluetooth® sensors alert facility managers when cleaning is needed or when crowding exceeds safe levels, ensuring that spaces stay healthy and meet health and safety compliance standards. In urban settings, those same sensors can also enable environmental monitoring systems to measure noise pollution and other environmental factors, contributing to healthier public spaces and safer, more comfortable environments for everyone. 

Healthier spaces lead to healthier lives. By improving air quality, optimizing energy use, and ensuring health and safety compliance, Bluetooth® technology helps enable spaces to provide cleaner, more comfortable environments that foster better health and well-being. 

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