Bluetooth is more than a technology — it’s a community of some of the world’s best minds and organizations with a shared vision of enabling the essential need to connect. Thanks to the continued innovation and dedication of the global Bluetooth SIG member community, Bluetooth technology continues to enhance lives and create a healthier world, driving health and wellness forward.
Market insights from ABI Research conclude that 120 million Bluetooth® healthcare wearables shipped globally in 2024, with annual shipments expected to rise to 200 million by 2029. And leading analysts forecast that, by 2027, 80 percent of all fitness trackers will include Bluetooth® technology for device interoperability (Gartner, 2025).
Empowering wellness and personal care
Bluetooth helps us to take control of our health and well-being, enabling real-time monitoring of key health metrics to provide the insights we need to make proactive decisions while also supporting vital areas like hearing health — empowering us to lead healthier, more engaged lives. According to Club Industry, 45 percent of gym owners report using Bluetooth® powered devices to track customer fitness progress.
- Fitness and wellness tracking: 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.
- Personal health monitoring: 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.
- Hearing assistance: Bluetooth® technology plays a vital role in improving hearing health — a crucial but often overlooked part of overall wellness that influences mental health, cognitive function, and social engagement. By providing seamless connectivity between hearing instruments and other personal devices like smartphones, laptops, and televisions and increased access to assistive audio in public spaces, Bluetooth helps people with hearing loss stay connected and engaged with their communities, supporting better communication and enriching lives.
By offering continuous, real-time health monitoring and enhancing critical areas like hearing health, Bluetooth helps us lead fuller, healthier lives.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
“Tracking patient movement and medical equipment in real time is critical for today’s healthcare facilities,” said Jonathan Kaye, VP of product management and marketing, Ezurio. “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.”
Reimagining solutions for real-world health challenges
Bluetooth is transforming how we care for ourselves and each other by empowering healthcare systems, caregivers, and individuals alike. From seniors regaining peace of mind with wearable fall detection, to parents monitoring their premature newborn’s vital signs while they sleep, to clinicians relying on real-time data to make informed decisions, Bluetooth is reimagining real-world health challenges across consumer, clinical, and public health spaces, helping create a world where healthier lives are within reach for everyone.
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