Unveiling the Truth: Debunking Bluetooth’s Biggest Myth

Bluetooth Low Energy was designed to considerably reduce power consumption and cost while maintaining communication ranges similar to Bluetooth Classic (50-100m max). However, that is no longer the case. With the new Bluetooth long-range mode, you can now achieve ranges of over 1 kilometer using Bluetooth LE!

What’s New with the Latest Bluetooth Mesh Specification

In the evolving landscape of IoT, Bluetooth mesh topology has emerged as an important development for IoT device connectivity and network communication. This technology allows for multi-hop and many-to-many communication, making it ideal for large-scale device network applications. 

Bluetooth SIG Introduces Networked Lighting Control (NLC) Profile

Silvair welcomes Bluetooth® NLC as an important milestone in the development of a global and interoperable standard for wireless lighting control. Interoperability has always been our goal, and we have always emphasized that it’s the only way towards mass adoption. Bluetooth NLC is the last missing link required to achieve that goal. Believing it will […]

Creating Optimal Learning Environments: How Lighting Control Revolutionizes Schools

LED Lighting plays a crucial role in the overall quality of educational environments. It is not only essential for visibility, but also significantly impacts the comfort, productivity, and well-being of students and educators alike. With the ongoing advancements in lighting technology, more schools are considering the implementation of smart lighting control systems. These smart lighting […]

Bluetooth Electronic Shelf Label Standard Heralds New Retail Dawn

Electronic shelf labels (ESL) are connected, low-power ‘e-paper’ display devices that can replace traditional paper labels and can display text, numbers, icons, lines, barcodes and pictures. They enable retailers to automatically update individual shelf price labels from a central point across multiple stores and branches—or in certain geographic locations—at the touch of a button.

2300 Meters of Bluetooth Connectivity - Not so Short Range

The number of Bluetooth® devices and applications is constantly increasing. Applications such as warehouse asset tracking, smart home devices, livestock tracking, and remote-controlled devices require long range both functionally and superior user experience. 

How Bluetooth 5.4 Expands the Full Market Potential of ESLs

The next time you go shopping, take a peek at the shelves around you — you may notice an upgrade that, while subtle, is set to elevate the consumer experience. Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are slowly replacing paper price tags in supermarkets, retail stores, and other brick-and-mortar businesses to provide shoppers and store employees with […]

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