Bluetooth 5 set to boost the Internet of Things in 2017

Bluetooth 5:

The launch of Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth® technology continues to evolve to meet the needs of the industry as the global wireless standard for simple, secure connectivity. With 4x range, 2x speed and 8x broadcasting message capacity, the enhancements of Bluetooth 5 focus on increasing the functionality of Bluetooth for the IoT. These features, along with improved interoperability and coexistence with other wireless technologies, continue to advance the IoT experience by enabling simple and effortless interactions across the vast range of connected devices.

The global wireless standard for simple, secure connectivity.

Security

Bluetooth adheres to U.S. federal security regulations, ensuring that all Bluetooth devices are capable of meeting and exceeding strict government security standards.

Low Energy

The power-efficiency of Bluetooth with low energy functionality makes it perfect for devices that run for long periods on power sources, such as coin cell batteries or energy-harvesting devices. Bluetooth 5 offers the option of increased range or speed, and it’s always low energy.

Coexists with other technologies

Bluetooth 5 also includes updates that help reduce potential interference with other wireless technologies to ensure Bluetooth devices can coexist within the increasingly complex global IoT environment.

Application:

• The new Bluetooth standard is now ready for action and should progressively roll out into consumer devices from 2017. Promising a serious increase in performance, Bluetooth 5 is ready to meet the needs of a new generation of connected gadgets with even faster data sharing.
• Bluetooth is a widely used wireless communication standard for securely sharing data over short distances between two electronic devices via a specific set of radio waves.
• The technology features in many connected devices, such as laptops, smartphones, wireless headphones and smartwatches, allowing them to connect and communicate wirelessly. Today, Bluetooth plays a key role in the development of the Internet of Things (IoT).