Bluetooth® technology, the global standard for simple, secure wireless connectivity, now supports mesh networking. The new mesh capability enables many-to-many device communications and is optimized for creating large-scale device networks. It is ideally suited for building automation, sensor networks, connected lighting, and other Internet of Things (IoT) solutions where tens, hundreds, or thousands of devices need to reliably and securely communicate with one another.
"The addition of mesh to the Bluetooth standard will open up significant opportunities for richer experiences in smart homes and building automation, enabling fresh waves of innovation across a range of IoT applications,” said Bob Morris, vice president of marketing, ARM Wireless Business Unit. “Low-power connectivity is essential to bringing the next generation of secure IoT devices to life.”