“Bluetooth is revolutionising how people experience the IoT. Bluetooth 5 continues to drive this revolution by delivering reliable IoT connections and mobilising the adoption of beacons, which in turn will decrease connection barriers and enable a seamless IoT experience,” said Mark Powell, executive director of the Bluetooth SIG. “This means whole-home and building coverage, as well as new use cases for outdoor, industrial, and commercial applications will be a reality. With the launch of Bluetooth 5, we continue to evolve to meet the needs of IoT developers and consumers while staying true to what Bluetooth is at its core: the global wireless standard for simple, secure, connectivity.”
According to Bluetooth SIG, Bluetooth 5 offers four times the range, twice the speed and eight times broadcast message capacity than previous specifications. Bluetooth 5 also includes updates that help reduce potential interference with other wireless technologies.
Consumers can expect to see products featuring Bluetooth 5 within six months, says the Bluetooth SIG.