Small Bluetooth has a great impact, and wireless connection in the 5G era cannot be without it!

Almost all smartphones are now equipped with Bluetooth functionality. Using Bluetooth to transfer files, data, etc. is undoubtedly very convenient. The seemingly ordinary Bluetooth technology has actually undergone continuous evolution to be so intelligent and capable. Looking back at the development history of Bluetooth, we may have a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of Bluetooth communication.

Since 1998, the Bluetooth protocol has undergone multiple updates, from image and text transmission, audio transmission, video transmission, to low-power based IoT data transmission. On the one hand, it maintains downward compatibility with Bluetooth devices, and on the other hand, Bluetooth is also being applied to an increasing number of IoT devices. From version 1.0 to version 5.0, it is evident that the application level of Bluetooth technology continues to expand and the transmission speed continues to accelerate.

In 2019, SIG launched Bluetooth 5.1 with a new directional function, which improved the accuracy of Bluetooth positioning to the centimeter level, resulting in lower power consumption, faster transmission, longer distance, and more accurate positioning. In addition to connecting headphones, today's Bluetooth technology also has the fun skill of finding a key.

For example, friends with anxiety disorder may be particularly anxious if they can't find their keys or wallets by flipping through boxes and cabinets before going out. However, the new Bluetooth technology can more accurately locate the location and direction of items. Such precise positioning has greatly improved the accuracy of finding directional items. With the launch of Bluetooth 5.1 standard, the industry has also seen the prospect of applying Bluetooth technology to indoor positioning, which is also one of the future development prospects of Bluetooth technology.

In January 2020, the Bluetooth Technology Alliance released its new generation Bluetooth audio technology standard, Low Power Audio LE Audio, at the CES 2020 held in Las Vegas. This solution has attracted much attention with the explosion of TWS earphones. Therefore, some industry insiders believe that the LE Audio Bluetooth standard will once again have a significant impact on terminal applications.

In fact, ultimately, Bluetooth technology, as a wireless communication technology, is a wireless link that connects devices over short distances. With Bluetooth technology, it is possible to achieve wireless communication of short distance information, helping users to work while talking, such as receiving files while driving. Afterwards, Bluetooth technology can also be connected to wireless Bluetooth earphones, portable wireless speakers, smartphones, smart computers, and cars for short distances.

According to statistics, from 2012 to 2018, there were over ten billion Bluetooth users. Nowadays, Bluetooth technology is also widely used in smart homes, controlling door locks, lighting, and more. Based on the vast application space, Bluetooth technology in the 5G era has aroused many expectations. Due to the inclusion of many different elements in the fifth generation mobile network technology, 5G, Bluetooth, and WI-FI will continue to complement each other and appear in our lives in the coming years. After all, the usage environment and advantages of communication technologies such as Bluetooth and WI-FI are different.

Undoubtedly, 5G will bring about a demand for smartphone replacement, and the deepening popularity of smartphones directly drives the downstream market's demand for matching headphone products for transmission and sound quality. From the shipment situation, TWS earphones (true wireless Bluetooth earphones) have become a single category product with a very rapid increase in shipment volume among smart wireless earphones.

As pointed out in a research report by the Bluetooth Technology Alliance in May 2018, by 2022, there will be 5.2 billion Bluetooth devices output and widely used in various industries. It is not surprising that Bluetooth devices have grown rapidly, especially in the context of the rapid development of smart homes and smart entertainment industries.

Analysts have pointed out that with the gradual emergence of wireless and wired development trends in earphones, many smart hardware manufacturers will increase their investment in product intelligence. Wireless Bluetooth earphones such as TWS (true wireless Bluetooth earphones) and sports Bluetooth earphones, as well as HiFi earphones, are expected to become new performance growth points. Let's pay attention to how the future market will change!

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