Most people today are using Bluetooth technology (also known as Bluetooth Low Energy or BLE) in their daily lives. Bluetooth is embedded in many of our favorite consumer products and does a great job of making our lives more convenient and efficient. It’s likely that your car, computer, smartphone and entertainment center all employ Bluetooth technology to wirelessly transmit information. Just walking around town, you’ll notice people talking on headsets, listening to music as they run and exercise, or checking their daily fitness stats on their wearable fitness tracker, all using Bluetooth. It’s simply a part of our everyday lives!
While everyone is familiar with some of the devices mentioned above, you may not be quite as familiar with Bluetooth beacons. Beacons are being used at ballparks, malls and museums, and to provide useful information to patrons using an app on your smartphone.