- In April 2023, Qualcomm partnered with Xiaomi to enhance Bluetooth Smart Ready solutions for consumer electronics. The collaboration integrated Qualcomm’s Bluetooth 5.1 chipsets into Xiaomi’s smart home devices, improving connectivity and energy efficiency.
- In August 2023, Nordic Semiconductor launched a new Bluetooth 5.1 module for industrial automation. The module offers enhanced range and mesh networking, targeting smart factory applications.
- In January 2024, Texas Instruments introduced its next-generation Bluetooth Low Energy chipset, designed for healthcare wearables. The chipset features low power consumption and compliance with medical device standards.
- In March 2024, Broadcom unveiled a Bluetooth 5.1-based software platform for automotive applications. The platform supports seamless connectivity for in-car infotainment and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.
- In October 2024, STMicroelectronics announced a strategic partnership with a leading smart city project in Japan to deploy Bluetooth 5.1 sensors for urban IoT applications, enhancing connectivity and data efficiency.
