Beijing, China, May 31, 2018 - The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released the "Bluetooth Market Update" at the 2018 Bluetooth Asia Bluetooth Asia Conference. The report points out that by 2022, there will be 5.2 billion Bluetooth devices. Output, and widely used in various industries. From the perspective of the development trend of Bluetooth mesh network and Bluetooth 5, Bluetooth is gaining momentum for industrial-grade wireless interconnect solutions that will be widely used in the Internet of Things in the coming decades.
With the help of ABI Research's research organization, the "Bluetooth Market Update" shows the Bluetooth technology alliance's exclusive market demand forecast in three sections: community, technology, and market. It helps decision makers in the global IoT industry to understand the latest Bluetooth. Market trends, and how Bluetooth technology plays an active role in its development blueprint.
Mr. Chuck Sabin, senior strategic planning director of Bluetooth technology alliance, said that I am very happy to see the increasing demand in the audio and connected devices market. But what is more exciting is to witness the new market that Bluetooth is exploring, such as 'smart'. “Buildings” use indoor positioning and location services to achieve building automation, thereby enhancing user experience, increasing unit space productivity, and optimizing space utilization. The introduction of Bluetooth mesh and the recent upgrade of broadcast data capabilities have advanced the innovation of interconnect solutions. Promote the further development of new markets. '
Bluetooth SIG member community development status: The size of the Bluetooth SIG continues to grow strongly. By the end of 2017, Bluetooth member companies have exceeded 33,000 globally, and their total number has grown by 90% in five years, highlighting the true influence of Bluetooth technology on a global scale. Last year, With the help of more than 2,000 working groups and committee members, the working group within the Bluetooth SIG has launched a new specification or specification update almost every month.
In December 2016, the Bluetooth SIG launched the next-generation core specification 'Bluetooth 5' and launched the Bluetooth mesh network function in July of the following year. With the continuing strong Bluetooth community continuing to improve Bluetooth specifications and technologies, let Bluetooth be in the Internet of Things. The market position can be further highlighted. The report pointed out that from 2013 to 2022, the compound growth rate of Bluetooth device shipments will reach 12%.
The main Bluetooth market trends and forecasts: Emerging Markets : -Intelligent Buildings: Bluetooth extends the definition of 'smart buildings' by implementing indoor positioning and location services. These services focus on improving the visitor experience, improving the productivity of residents, and optimizing space utilization. Mesh network logo launched in 2017 Bluetooth officially enters into building automation. Of the top 20 retailers in the world, 75% have already deployed location-based services. It is estimated that by 2022, the annual shipment of location-based equipment using Bluetooth will increase by 10 times.
-Intelligent Industry: To increase production efficiency, leading manufacturers are rapidly deploying Bluetooth sensor networks on the factory floor. Bluetooth smart phones and tablets are becoming central control devices in factories and industrial environments to provide monitoring and control of industrial machinery. A more secure interface. It is estimated that by 2022, the annual shipments of asset tracking and management solutions will increase by 12 times.
- Smart City: Shared bikes with no fixed parking place attracted public attention for the first time in 2016. In 2017, its steady global promotion accelerated market growth, among which the expansion in the Asia Pacific region was very significant. Government officials and city managers are deploying Bluetooth smart city solutions to improve transportation services, including smart parking, smart meters, and better public transportation services. Bluetooth beacon driving location-based services has grown rapidly in all smart city market segments. Tracks. These smart city services are designed to create a rich and personalized experience for concert audiences, stadiums, museum enthusiasts, and tourists.
- Smart home: In 2018, the first Bluetooth home automation system was introduced. The Bluetooth network will continue to provide a reliable wireless connection platform for the automation of lighting, temperature control, smoke detectors, cameras, doorbells, door locks, etc. , Lighting is expected to be the main use case, its compound annual growth rate in the next five years will reach 54%. At the same time, smart speakers have become potential smart home control devices. Bluetooth smart home device shipments in 2018 will reach 650 million. By the end of 2022, shipments of smart speakers are expected to increase by a factor of three.
Traditional markets: - Mobile phones, tablets and personal computers: Compared to previous versions, the latest Bluetooth core specification 'Bluetooth 5' is adopted more quickly by smartphones, further accelerating connected devices, Beacon devices, and key points The wide deployment of IoT support solutions. Smartphones, tablet PCs, and laptops shipped after 2018 will be 100% Bluetooth-ready. It is estimated that 2018 shipments of Bluetooth devices in this field will reach 2.05 billion.
- Audio and entertainment: A new class of speakers has emerged, and by the end of 2018, the annual shipment of the Bluetooth smart speaker market will be double that of the current and is expected to increase by 3 times by the end of 2022. Wireless headsets, headsets And in-ear headphones will also account for more than 80% of the market share of the entire audio market. It is worth noting that in-ear headphones have begun to dominate the market. In addition, in 2017, new hearing aid manufacturers continued to believe that Bluetooth can be used for hearing. Loss of population provides medical-grade audio quality.
- Cars: Bluetooth is now standard on most new cars. In 2018, up to 86% of all new cars will have Bluetooth connectivity. Bluetooth wireless sensor systems can send detection information and alerts to service management solutions. This simplifies the maintenance of commercial fleets, as well as consumer and vehicle maintenance. It is estimated that by 2022, the annual shipment of vehicle equipment will increase by 4.5 times. The smart car key integrated with the smartphone will be automatically locked and unlocked through the Bluetooth connection. Customize seat settings, share virtual keys and other convenient features.
- Interconnected devices: More specialized, more fully functional Bluetooth new fitness devices have emerged and will continue to grow. Medical service providers need to more scientifically manage medications, diagnose injuries, receive new information about illness, and promote Bluetooth in healthcare Wearables have a compound annual growth rate of 28% over the next five years. The new enterprise use cases are driving the rapid growth of Bluetooth wearables among employee groups and have become one of the fastest growing areas in the connected device market. , It is expected that by 2022, enterprise-level Bluetooth wearable device shipments will reach 102 million.
Trends and Forecasts of Major Bluetooth Technologies: In addition to market trends and forecasts, the report describes the development history of Bluetooth technology since its inception 20 years ago, and the development trend of future Bluetooth technologies, especially equipment-level networks, location services, and data transmission. Audio playback, four fields.
- Device-layer network: The introduction of Bluetooth mesh has accelerated the development of device network solutions. 'Lighting control system' and 'wireless sensor network' are two major use cases that promote the growth of device network applications, and quickly become the preferred wireless communication for many control systems. Platform. The Bluetooth low energy mesh topology is optimized for the creation of large device networks. The 'Bluetooth Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)' can monitor light, temperature, humidity, and occupancy to help increase employee productivity and reduce building operating costs. To meet the environmental conditions and maintenance requirements of production equipment, it is expected that by 2022, the annual shipment of Bluetooth device network products will increase by five times.
- Location Services: The low-power Bluetooth broadcast topology is particularly suitable for indoor positioning and location-based services. The Bluetooth-based Beacon-based indoor navigation solution has rapidly become a standard method of responding to indoor coverage that cannot be solved by GPS. Smart City Today, Beacon has begun to explore how landmarks improve the quality of life of its citizens and enhance the visitor experience. Solutions are being deployed in office buildings, airports, convention centers, and even city streets around the world to help building owners and city planners better understand The use of space. It is estimated that by 2022, the annual shipment of Bluetooth devices based on location services will increase by 10 times.
- Data transfer: The Bluetooth low energy point-to-point topology is optimized for extremely low power data transmission, making it ideal for connected devices. Bluetooth power wearable devices, fitness trackers and smart watches, monitoring steps , Exercise, activity and sleep. From blood pressure monitors to portable ultrasound and X-ray imaging systems, Bluetooth technology helps people track and improve overall health, making it easier for medical professionals to provide quality care.
- Audio transmission: The peer-to-peer topology of Bluetooth basic rate/enhanced data rate (BR/EDR) has been optimized for audio transmission, making it the standard carrier for wireless audio. Bluetooth headsets were once the ancestors of the wireless audio market. Has become an essential accessory for mobile phones. The Bluetooth car infotainment system can be used in conjunction with the driver's smartphone to allow drivers to focus on the most important roads. It is estimated that by 2022, audio transmission and data transmission solutions will be shipped every year. The volume will increase by 2 times.