Bluetooth Gaining With Smart Home Device Growth, Says ABI

The smart home market will account for over 13 percent of 815 million Bluetooth device shipments by 2024, up from 250 million last year, said ABI Research. Growth in smart lighting, voice-enabled front-end products, door locks, smart appliances and sensors was cited by the researcher, including in a Wednesday email. Bluetooth’s low power consumption, audio capabilities, widespread presence in mobile devices, and mesh networking support position it for many device types, said analyst Andrew Zignani: It will benefit from smart home growth along with Wi-Fi, 802.15.4 and Z-Wave.