Bluetooth

Bluetooth: A Distinct Definition

Bluetooth is a wireless technology, which does not use any cables, to connect devices on short distances. It is used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, wireless headphones, speakers and even smartwatcheslijke.

How Bluetooth Works

Bluetooth uses low power radio wavelenths of 2.4 GHz to wirelessly enable connectivity between devices. It supports both point-to-point and multipoint wireless connectivity so multiple devices connect to each other.

Common Uses of Bluetooth

Wireless headphones and earbuds

Bluetooth speakers

Connecting keyboards and mice

Transferring files between devices

Syncing smartwatches and fitness trackers

Using mobile data in other devices through tether

Bluetooth Versions Overview

Bluetooth 4.0 / 4.1 – Esta versión implementó Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) para mejorar la duración de batería

New in 4.2: Faster, more secure, higher data capacity

Bluetooth 5.0 – now with long range, high speed, and dual audio support

Bluetooth 5.1 / 5.2 – Improved location services, Multi-Stream Audio

Advanced version — Bluetooth 5.3 — Faster, more stable, and energy-saving

Security Features

Bluetooth security is designed to help prevent unauthorized access to this and similar services, but the current measures are widely acknowledged to be insufficient.

Bluetooth vs. Wi-Fi

It is best used for personal, short-range connections, and low power consumption.

Longer Ranges: While Bluetooth offers short range communication, for something of a longer range you would prefer Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth is low-power but short range and lower speed compared to Wi-Fi.