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I’ve seen the future of the UWB smart home and I want it now

December 15, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 10 Comments

Imagine using a single app to control everything in your smart home. I don't mean the apps of today which show your devices in groups or rooms. I'm talking about a context-aware interface that intelligently surfaces a specific device, and its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Analysis, Featured Tagged With: Apple HomeKit, ARKit, augmented reality, bluetooth, iOS, location, microlocation, presence, smart home, ultra wideband, UWB

Apple AirTags review: Find My network and UWB make them top notch

May 5, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments

Apple AirTags

Bluetooth trackers that attach to easily lost objects are nothing new. They’ve been around for at least eight years now. But technologies change and mature: Bluetooth is fine but Ultra WideBand (UWB) radios can deliver more precise location … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Reviews Tagged With: AirTags, Apple, bluetooth, location, microlocation, ultra wideband, UWB

Why Apple AirTags will be a hit: This is no ordinary Bluetooth tracker

April 21, 2021 by Kevin C. Tofel 8 Comments

After months of rumors, Apple finally made its AirTags product official on Tuesday. During its Spring Event, the company showed off the coin-shaped tracking device that people can use to locate lost items such as keys, wallets, and even in Stacey's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Analysis, Featured, News Tagged With: AirTags, Apple, asset tracking, iphone, microlocation, NFC, samsung, SmartTag, U1

Bluetooth 5.1: The missing link for presence and context in the smart home?

January 30, 2019 by Kevin C. Tofel 1 Comment

There was big news out of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) this week, with details on direction finding functionality available in Bluetooth 5.1. Much of the following discussion around the web focused on the use case of making it easier to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Analysis, Featured Tagged With: bluetooth, Bluetooth SIG, context, location, microlocation, smart home

Startup Profile: Better Bluetooth from InfiniteKey

February 21, 2017 by Stacey Higginbotham Leave a Comment

Want more Startup Profiles? Get my weekly email newsletter! Bluetooth is being pushed to the max as more devices require low-power connectivity. The wireless standard is inside everything from door locks to headphones, and companies like Apple or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Startups Tagged With: bluetooth, InfiniteKey, microlocation, SpunDance

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