The Bluetooth® developer community is always pushing the technology forward, and this summer has been no different. Their innovation serves as an ongoing reminder of how Bluetooth technology is being used to create a more connected world, free from wires.

Here are just a few of the announcements from this summer.

How Bluetooth LE is Improving Bricks-and-Mortar Retail for Consumers and Stores

This article highlights how low-power, short-range wireless tech is still only scratching the surface of the multitrillion-dollar global retail industry. Read more.

High Accuracy Distance Measurement Demo for Keyless Entry Systems

In this technology demo, Lambda:4 shows their phase-based ranging with a standard Bluetooth chip (TI CC2652) for keyless entry systems. Watch the video.

UO and BetterBricks Champion Luminaire-Level SSL Controls for Commercial Applications (UPDATED)

This look at a new white paper from the University of Oregon and the BetterBricks initiative highlights how Bluetooth® technology and luminaire-level lighting controls maximize the energy savings opportunity of solid-state lighting (SSL) while also providing the backbone for applications, including optimization of space in buildings, indoor wayfinding, and integration with other building systems. Read more.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: July 9, 2021

In this technology and software rundown, Bluetooth Mesh is listed as an innovative technology in a construction setting that can build an ecosystem for the job site by connecting devices such as lighting, tools, and machinery to increase speed, efficiency, and safety. Read more.

Understanding Bluetooth® Internet Gateways for IoT Solutions

Watch to learn about Bluetooth Internet Gateways and come to understand their requirements, architecture, and implementation. Watch the video.

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The Auracast Experience Japan - Member Companies Expect to See Bluetooth Technology Leading Japan's Audio Market

Recently the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), in collaboration with several member companies, including…

Bluetooth Channel Sounding - A Step Towards 10-cm Ranging Accuracy for Secure Access, Digital Key, and Proximity Services

Through Channel Sounding, the distance between two Bluetooth Low Energy devices can be estimated more accurately than with existing techniques, down to 10cm accuracy.

Top 5 Auracast Assistive Listening System Resources Released in 2023

This year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) and members of the Bluetooth community…

A New Bluetooth Standard Improves Personal Health Device Interoperability for Better Remote Patient Monitoring

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) recently published a set of specifications that standardizes…

The Auracast™ Experience Makes a Big Impact in Shanghai and Tokyo

Share your audio, unmute your world, and hear your best — all of this…

New Audio Experiences Showcased in Shanghai at Tech G

Recently, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) hosted The Auracast™ Experience at Tech-G in…

Synthesize and Transmit Audio Using LE Audio

The application is assembled as a sound-generating device, the synthesizer, and a receiving headphone.…

Accessing the IoT Ecosystem

IoT has been an emerging technology for many years. It first appeared on the…

Walkthrough Bluetooth Mesh 1.1 and Bluetooth® Networked Lighting Control (NLC)

If you are interested in the new features introduced in the Bluetooth® Mesh or…

Unveiling the Truth: Debunking Bluetooth’s Biggest Myth

Bluetooth Low Energy was designed to considerably reduce power consumption and cost while maintaining…

The 2023 State of Sound Report: A global analysis of audio consumer behaviors and desires

The State of Sound report compiles key findings from extensive audio research with consumers…

Bluetooth® Mesh Feature Enhancements Summary

This paper summarizes the recent Bluetooth® Mesh feature enhancements and provides references to other…

Low Energy Audio – Context Types and Availability

This document explains how Context Type values are used to describe audio use cases…

Everything You Need to Know About Bluetooth 5.4

Bluetooth 5.4 introduces support for bi-directional, large-scale, one-to-many networking, driven by wireless standardization needs…

Mr. Beacon Podcast on Electronic Shelf Labels

Kayla Myrhow discusses Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) powered by Bluetooth® technology. ESLs are changing…

How the Bluetooth® Electronic Shelf Label Standard Will Impact the Smart Retail Market

ABI Research explores how the recent arrival of the new Bluetooth® Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) standard will help create an interoperable ESL ecosystem that can address many of the challenges being faced by retail and other environments.

Retail Pharmacy

A leading retailer is collaborating with Wiliot, an ambient Internet of Things (IoT) pioneer,…

2023 Bluetooth® Market Update

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Using IoT Sensor Technology to Produce Stronger, Healthier Colonies and Improve Pollination Outcomes

Honeybees are excellent pollinators and a critical part of food production. In fact, 75%…

LE Audio: The Future of Bluetooth® Audio

ABI Research outlines how the arrival of LE Audio is set to transform the Bluetooth audio ecosystem and the impact it will have on Bluetooth® audio market forecasts.

Bluetooth audio’s biggest upgrade in years is coming soon to headphones

We’re on the cusp of a new generation of wireless headphones that are more…

Bluetooth SIG Announces Auracast™ Broadcast Audio, Allowing Unlimited Audio Sharing to Earbuds, Speakers or Hearing Devices

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth® technology, today…

Auracast is coming to Bluetooth, boosting movement, inclusion, and participation for hearing device users

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the standards mover and shaker for the short-range…

The Bluetooth® Low Energy Primer

Are you new to Bluetooth Low Energy? Learn about its constituent parts, features, and how it works.

Bluetooth Location Services

See 8 use cases for enhancing building efficiencies and creating a better visitor experience, discover new data that supports the latest trends and forecasts, and find out what’s driving the rapid adoption of location services solutions.

Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio

Now available for free digital download, get your copy of this in-depth, technical overview of the LE Audio specifications.

Bluetooth® Technology for Linux Developers

Learn how to use the interprocess communication system D-Bus and the BlueZ APIs to create Bluetooth applications for Linux computers.

Designing and Developing Bluetooth® Internet Gateways

Learn about Bluetooth internet gateways, how to make them secure and scalable, and design and implement your own working prototype gateway and web application for use with either Bluetooth LE Peripherals or with Bluetooth mesh networks.

Overview – Bluetooth Technology

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