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Bluetooth 5 Is Out: Now Will Home IoT Take Off?

December 07, 2016

Range has quadrupled in Bluetooth 5, so users shouldn’t have to worry about getting closer to their smart devices in order to control them. Also, things like home security systems – one of the most common starting points for smart-home systems -- will be able to talk to other Bluetooth 5 devices around the house, Parks Associates analyst Tom Kerber said.

From the article "Bluetooth 5 Is Out: Now Will Home IoT Take Off?" by Stephen Lawson.

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Bluetooth 5 Is Out: Now Will Home IoT Take Off?

Previously In The News

Voice Commands, Personal Assistants the Next Frontier for Device Interactions, Gartner Predicts

Report: Connected Home Consumers Want Data Security Support

Third Of US Broadband Households Have Multiple OTT Packs

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