QUICK START guide
New member guide
Published – 5 January 2026
Overview
Welcome to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). In this guide, you will find helpful links, tips, and information to get the most out of your membership.
Whether your company has just joined the Bluetooth SIG or you are a new user at an experienced member organization, the tasks below are key milestones for staying on track and maximizing success as a member of the Bluetooth SIG global community. Bookmark this page for future reference and celebrate wins as you progress through the list.
Refer to the benefits comparison page to learn more about the benefits and privileges of each membership level.
Key milestones for new members:
Common terms and definitions
Familiarize yourself with these key terms.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Membership level | Membership level determines the level of access and benefits you receive within the Bluetooth SIG. The three levels available are Associate, Contributing Adopter, and Adopter. Learn more. |
| Primary contact | This is a role owned by a user at your company who is responsible for managing all account information, including the company profile page, and serves as the primary liaison between your company and the Bluetooth SIG. |
| Account portal | The account management section of the Bluetooth website where you can manage your profile, company membership, and group subscriptions. |
| Knowledge Base Article (KBA) | Informational articles found on our website that provide in-depth details regarding a specific topic. |
| Qualification Program Reference Document (QPRD) | This document defines the Bluetooth Qualification Process. |
| Qualification Workspace | The designated online tool where you can complete the Bluetooth Qualification Process for your products. |
| Company ID | A member-requested number that identifies your company. Visit the Assigned Numbers knowledge base for more details. |
| Working Groups | Groups of dedicated individuals who work to develop new Bluetooth® specifications and enhance adopted specs. |
Key milestones
1. Choose the right membership for you
The Bluetooth SIG offers several membership levels designed to match your business needs and goals. View the membership overview page to learn more about the benefits of each.
2. Set up your account
Invite your team members to create an account
Invite your team members to create their own user accounts by filling out the user account application with their valid company email address. Every user at your company should create their own account to receive updates and access our tools. Credentials cannot be shared between users, even at the same company.
Understanding the primary contact role
The primary contact is the key link between your organization and the Bluetooth SIG and is responsible for managing your company’s membership. To view the primary contact for your company, visit your account portal. If your primary contact is no longer active, you can claim the role in your account portal. Click here to learn more about the primary contact role and responsibility.
Tailor your email preferences
This will allow us to send you information that you’re interested in receiving, such as technical updates, qualification news, marketing updates, Bluetooth news, and more. Manage your email subscription in your account portal.
3. Build & qualify your product
Build your product
Here are resources for developing and testing your Bluetooth® product, including technical overviews, study guides, training videos, and more.
Qualify your product
Qualifying your product is an essential step for bringing any Bluetooth enabled device or solution to market.
Products that successfully complete the Bluetooth Qualification Process:
- Get access to the Bluetooth name and marks, a globally recognized symbol of trust, innovation, and interoperability, on packaging, advertising, and promotional materials
- Are covered by the Bluetooth Patent and Copyright License and Bluetooth Trademark License Agreements
Visit the qualification quick start guide for expert tips and guidance for completing the Bluetooth Qualification Process in our tool, Qualification Workspace. If you are not ready to qualify yet, you can always bookmark these guides for future reference.
Request a Company Identifier
Company Identifiers (ID) are unique numbers assigned by the Bluetooth SIG to member companies that request them. Learn more about Company Identifiers and how to request one here.
4. Brand your product
Brand and market your product using the Bluetooth trademark and logo, a globally recognized symbol of trust and reliability. Use the resources below to ensure correct use of the Bluetooth trademark and logo.
- Download the brand guide and logos, and review our brand best practices, which include tips and tricks on using the word mark and logos. If you ever have questions about which mark to use, where to place it, or if you can use it, please submit a support request.
- As you prepare to bring your Bluetooth product to market, visit the Bluetooth SIG Marketing Hub to explore upcoming marketing campaigns you might participate in. The Marketing Hub is part of the Bluetooth SIG member promotion program, offering various opportunities such as guest blog posts, social media promotion, and speaking events.
5. Get involved
Attend an event
The Bluetooth SIG supports multiple events worldwide that offer our members opportunities to learn about the technology, network with one another, test products for interoperability, and collaborate with other thought leaders and decision-makers.
Join us for UnPlugFest (UPF) and Interoperable Prototype (IOP) testing events, which provide confidential spaces for collaboration with developers and engineers, allowing for real-time testing of fixes and enhancements to interoperability.
Bluetooth Member Summits are held multiple times a year to bring together different Bluetooth SIG groups to work independently or together as needed.
Media events offer education about Bluetooth technology and a showcase of the latest consumer products from member companies to a room full of press and analysts.
Join a group
Access to Working Groups depends on your membership level.
Working Groups shape the future of Bluetooth technology through members participating in various groups dedicated to developing and refining specifications.
The Bluetooth SIG offers a variety of ways to get involved and influence the future of Bluetooth technology. To learn more about the groups and committees available, visit our Groups and Committees page, and use the Working Groups quick start guide to access your membership level benefits.
Key things to know
To access the full range of your membership resources, make sure you log in every time you visit bluetooth.com.
Self-serve with our Knowledge Base
Visit the Knowledge Base to access a library of articles that provide in-depth information on popular topics such as qualification, Working Groups, membership, and more.
If your question or problem requires further assistance, please submit a support request.
All products must be qualified
The Bluetooth Qualification Process promotes global product interoperability and reinforces the strength of the Bluetooth® brand and ecosystem to the benefit of all Bluetooth SIG members. The Bluetooth Qualification Process helps member companies ensure their products that incorporate Bluetooth technology comply with the Bluetooth Patent & Copyright License Agreement and the Bluetooth Trademark License Agreement (collectively, the Bluetooth License Agreement) and Bluetooth Specifications.
- Your supplier or other member companies cannot qualify your products on your behalf; you must complete the Bluetooth Qualification Process for your product yourself or with the assistance of a Bluetooth Qualification Consultant.
- You can only qualify your products under your member company’s account and only by completing the Bluetooth Qualification Process.
- You will be charged a Product Qualification Fee for the first product submission that includes a specific design. Subsequent products you submit that include the same design will not be charged a fee. Please see our Schedule of Dues and Fees for more information.
Associate and Contributing Adopter members receive discounted pricing to qualify their products. View our membership benefits comparison details here.
Resources to bookmark
- New member quick start guide: A guide for new and returning members with helpful links, tips, and resources that help members get the most out of their membership.
- Qualification quick start guide: Access a high-level overview of the Bluetooth Qualification Process with helpful links, tips, and information to qualify your products.
- Working Groups quick start guide: A guide with helpful links, tips, and information about joining and participating in Working Groups.
- Qualification Program Reference Document (QPRD): The Bluetooth SIG’s governing Qualification document, which contains the Compliance Requirements, the Bluetooth Qualification Process, and policies and procedures.
- Qualification Workspace: The designated online tool where members will submit their products to complete the Bluetooth Qualification Process.
- Events calendar: View upcoming events.
- Brand guide: Access the Bluetooth® brand guide, logos, images, and co-branded PowerPoint template.
Additional resources and information
Explore our latest reports, blog posts, event logs, event videos, and other educational content here.
