Wireless & Remote
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
A low-power form of Bluetooth designed for devices that exchange modest amounts of data.
IN ONE SENTENCE
BLE allows battery-powered sensors and beacons to communicate while using very little energy.
In normal English
It is suited to periodic readings, identification and mobile interaction rather than continuous high-bandwidth traffic.
Why would I use it?
Use it when battery life matters more than moving lots of data quickly.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
Bluetooth designed to sip power rather than drink it.
Related terms
Bluetooth, beacon, wireless sensor
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