Overview of Classic Bluetooth and Low Energy Bluetooth

What are the differences between classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth low energy (BLE or LE)? Why are they both called “Bluetooth”? What is the difference between Bluetooth low energy and Bluetooth smart? Which technology should I choose for my application, classic Bluetooth or low energy Bluetooth? These are common questions for those who are new to … Read more

Analysis of Bluetooth Security Vulnerabilities and Attack Methods

Analysis of Bluetooth Security Vulnerabilities and Attack Methods

Analysis of Bluetooth Technology’s Security Vulnerabilities and Attack Methods In current network applications, the Internet of Things (IoT) has a ubiquitous demand for diversity, low cost, low rate, and short distance. Such demands are mainly realized through low-speed network protocols like Bluetooth. Bluetooth is an open standard for short-range communication, utilizing embedded chips to achieve … Read more

Understanding Bluetooth Mesh Technology

Understanding Bluetooth Mesh Technology

“ For Bluetooth technology, the establishment of the Mesh specification symbolizes a transformation in form, and its vast impact makes it a paradigm shift. ” Since its launch in 2000, Bluetooth has actively pursued growth, initially aiming to replace wired technologies, but quickly became an important standard for wireless audio and computer peripherals, such as … 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

Understanding Low Energy Bluetooth Technology

Understanding Low Energy Bluetooth Technology

Source: Cypress Introduction Bluetooth technology has transformed wireless communication between devices due to its universality and simplicity. Devices can communicate wirelessly with a high level of security via Bluetooth. Due to its low power consumption and cost, Bluetooth plays a crucial role in applications ranging from high-speed automotive devices to complex medical equipment. The convenience … Read more

11 Common Bluetooth Attack Methods Explained

11 Common Bluetooth Attack Methods Explained

In modern lifestyles, the application of Bluetooth technology has become very widespread. It is a short-range communication open standard that uses embedded chips to achieve wireless connections over short distances. It features low cost, low power consumption, small module size, and ease of integration, making it very suitable for application in new types of Internet … Read more

Understanding Bluetooth 5.0 Technology

Understanding Bluetooth 5.0 Technology

Click the above Computer Enthusiasts to follow us As one of the oldest wireless transmission technologies, Bluetooth has now been upgraded to version 5.0. Most new smartphones and Bluetooth headphones have included Bluetooth 5.0 technology as a standard option. So, what changes have occurred with Bluetooth 5.0 compared to the more familiar Bluetooth 4.x? What … Read more

Differences Between Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Dual-Mode Bluetooth

Differences Between Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, and Dual-Mode Bluetooth

Traditional/Classic Bluetooth Module (Classic Bluetooth, abbreviated as BT) Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Classic Bluetooth has developed and improved based on earlier versions like Bluetooth 1.0, 1.2, 2.0+EDR, 2.1+EDR, and 3.0+EDR, while Bluetooth Low Energy was developed from Nokia’s Wibree standard, representing two completely different standards. Classic Bluetooth modules can be further divided into traditional Bluetooth … Read more

Bluetooth BLE Protocol Study: Introduction to Concepts

Bluetooth BLE Protocol Study: Introduction to Concepts

Background In school, I used Bluetooth technology to participate in competitions (and won awards); as Bluetooth is a common protocol in the Internet of Things, it is necessary to study it in depth. The subsequent articles will focus on BLE (v4.0). Introduction Bluetooth technology was originally created by the telecommunications giant Ericsson in 1994 as … Read more

Bluetooth Standard 5.0 Technology Blueprint: Are These 12 Bluetooth Chip Manufacturers Ready?

Bluetooth Standard 5.0 Technology Blueprint: Are These 12 Bluetooth Chip Manufacturers Ready?

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group released the Bluetooth 5.0 standard on June 16, which further improves upon the previous version, attracting widespread user attention. Most people are familiar with Bluetooth, a radio technology that supports short-range communication (generally within 10m) between devices. Before Wi-Fi transmission technology appeared, Bluetooth was widely used for wireless information exchange … Read more