Capabilities

Similar to Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE operates in the 2.4 GHz band. The hidden difference is that Bluetooth Low Energy remains in sleep mode unless a connection initiates. The actual connection times only last a few milliseconds, unlike Bluetooth, which connects for a few seconds or a few hours at a time. These short connections are necessary because data rates are significantly higher (1 Mb per second). Here are some common examples of devices that use Bluetooth LE: - Blood pressure monitoring - Fitbit devices - Industrial monitoring sensors - Geography-based, targeted promotions - Public transportation apps - Other various IoT applications Bluetooth solutions can be applied to both consumer and commercial use cases. Most consumers access Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy daily without even realizing it – and commercial industries are also beginning to do the same.