ZigBee, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Smart: A Comparative Overview

ZigBee, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth Smart: A Comparative Overview

Introduction ZigBee® and Bluetooth® are wireless communication protocols that provide a set of specifications for devices to transmit information wirelessly. The newer Bluetooth protocol, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or Bluetooth Smart, was introduced as a low-power protocol, while the original Bluetooth is now referred to as Bluetooth Classic. Launched in the 1990s, the older technologies … Read more

Understanding Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth Smart Technologies

Understanding Bluetooth BR/EDR and Bluetooth Smart Technologies

Whether you are an ordinary consumer or a tech enthusiast, Bluetooth is definitely a term you are familiar with. However, if you are a Bluetooth application developer or a tech geek, it is essential to further understand the two major Bluetooth technologies in the core specifications: Bluetooth BR/EDR (Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate) and Bluetooth Smart. … Read more