Bluetooth Insights

What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard used for exchanging data over short distances (using short-wavelength UHF radio waves in the ISM band from 2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz) from fixed and mobile devices, and building personal area networks (PANs). It is commonly used to connect devices such as headphones, speakers, keyboards, mice, and smartphones.

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What other technologies are related to Bluetooth?

Bluetooth Competitor Technologies

Zigbee

Zigbee is a low-power, low-data rate wireless communication protocol often used in IoT and home automation, competing with Bluetooth in similar application spaces.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 49% (3.9k) of relevant job posts

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi offers higher data rates and wider range than Bluetooth, making it a competitor in applications like wireless networking and media streaming.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 23% (8.3k) of relevant job posts

WiFi

WiFi (Wi-Fi) offers higher data rates and wider range than Bluetooth, making it a competitor in applications like wireless networking and media streaming.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 19% (7.7k) of relevant job posts

NFC

NFC is a short-range wireless communication technology used for contactless payments and data transfer, offering similar functionality to Bluetooth in specific scenarios like device pairing and information exchange.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 34% (2.3k) of relevant job posts

UWB

UWB is a short-range, high-bandwidth wireless technology competing with Bluetooth in applications requiring precise location tracking and secure communication.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 37% (1.2k) of relevant job posts

Cellular

Cellular technologies like 4G/5G offer wider coverage and higher bandwidth, competing with Bluetooth in scenarios requiring long-range connectivity.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 29% (1.5k) of relevant job posts

LTE

LTE is a 4G cellular technology that competes with Bluetooth in applications requiring long-range wireless communication and higher bandwidth.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 11% (2.6k) of relevant job posts

LoRa

LoRa is a long-range, low-power wireless communication technology often used for IoT applications, competing with Bluetooth in scenarios requiring long-range connectivity and low data rates.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 19% (1.2k) of relevant job posts

Bluetooth Complementary Technologies

USB

USB provides a wired connection alternative and is used for device charging, data transfer, and initial setup/configuration, which complements Bluetooth's wireless functionality.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 13% (4.3k) of relevant job posts

BLE

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a power-efficient version of Bluetooth, intended for low-power applications; It is part of the Bluetooth specification and complements classic Bluetooth.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 19% (2.2k) of relevant job posts

Android Auto

Android Auto can use Bluetooth for certain functionalities like phone calls and media streaming, complementing its other connectivity options.

mentioned alongside Bluetooth in 36% (392) of relevant job posts