1、Features and Benefits ofBluetooth Connectivity2FOREWORDThanks to all of the home-automationrelated smart gadgets that we use in our daily lives and incorporate within our homes and workplaces,our world is indeed becoming“smarter.”But with all of these convenient,fancy and“must-have”smart gadgets,we

2、are seeing a number of competing wireless network technologies.As a result,the ultimate success of a functional and easy-to-use multiprotocol wireless,smart-home ecosystem hinges on one key parameter:interoperability.In this e-book,we discuss a variety of Bluetooth technologies,make a case for where

3、 and why they should be used within our smart homes and highlight some suppliers of multiprotocol modules and ICs and device makers that use them.Bluetooth is already at the heart of many digital products including audio,video,input accessories and file sharing.Bluetooth home automation is often cho

4、sen because of how little power it uses.For those who are concerned about energy consumption and carbon footprint,low-power protocols like Bluetooth are a great fit.Bluetooth is already included in so many devices that its one of the fastest-growing sectors of home automation.This e-book explores al

5、l of the different types,features and use cases for Bluetooth connectivity.Table of ContentsBluetooth 5.3The highlights of Bluetooth mesh networking technology.4Expand device capability with Multiprotocol Bluetooth and Zigbee Connectivity.11Practical Bluetooth Low Energy and Sub-GHz Integration Appr

6、oaches.20Plug-and-play:Bluetooth Xpress module simplifies home automation product design.26Conclusion.35THE HIGHLIGHTS OF BLUETOOTH MESH NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY3Mesh range,speed and bandwidth are the core improvements introduced in Bluetooth 5.Doubling the speed and quadrupling therange of Bluetooth 4