Creating a more convenient world

From streaming music wirelessly to managing smart home devices, unlocking doors, and staying connected on the go, Bluetooth is helping to make life easier and more convenient. Bluetooth® technology eliminates daily inconveniences by enabling smart automation, hands-free access, and instant connectivity across an entire ecosystem of Bluetooth devices. Whether you are unlocking doors with a digital key, seamlessly switching between audio sources, or tracking important items with Find My innovations, Bluetooth provides reliable, secure, and intuitive solutions that make life easier, smarter, and more efficient.

Thanks to the improved accuracy of Bluetooth tracking devices, the market for Bluetooth tracking tags is expected to see significant growth. By providing reliable and scalable tracking solutions, Bluetooth is transforming how people safeguard and manage valuable items, offering greater peace of mind.

of lost items are never recovered, with the average person spending 2.5 days each year looking for misplaced items

Source: Pixie Technology Inc., 2023

Audio

Bluetooth® technology revolutionized the way people experience audio, cutting the cord to speakers and headphones and enabling the freedom to listen without wires. From the first Bluetooth headsets to today’s feature-rich wireless earbuds, headphones, and speakers, Bluetooth audio has become synonymous with convenience, mobility, and effortless enjoyment of music and media.

With the introduction of Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast™ broadcast audio, Bluetooth continues to raise the bar for audio performance and flexibility, supporting higher quality sound, lower power consumption, and new listening experiences like shared audio in public venues. Whether at home, on the move, or in shared spaces, Bluetooth audio delivers a seamless, wire-free experience that enhances how people connect with each other and the world around them.

Bluetooth® audio peripherals are projected to ship annually by the end of 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

Bluetooth® LE Audio enabled devices will ship annually by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

public venues will offer Auracast™ broadcast audio by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

Find My networks

Bluetooth® Find My networks radically reduce loss and theft by enabling the real-time tracking of valuable assets. A rapidly increasing number of Bluetooth devices embed Find My capabilities, going beyond simply attaching Bluetooth® tags to personal items such as keys, wallets, backpacks, or luggage. This introduces the possibility of any Bluetooth connected device becoming a Find My device.

Bluetooth® personal tracking tags will ship annually by 2029 (growing from 80 million in 2025)

Source: ABI Research, 2025

in smart tracker market revenue projected by 2030

Source: Mordor Intelligence, 2024

Digital key

Bluetooth® digital keys transform smartphones into secure access credentials, allowing everything from cars, doors, gates, safes, bikes, and more to support keyless access and provide a more secure locking mechanism.

of new vehicles are expected to include Bluetooth® connectivity by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

Bluetooth® key fobs and accessories will ship annually by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

vehicles shipped over the next 6 years will be equipped with digital car key capabilities, almost 4x growth from 2024 to 2031

Source: ABI Research, 2024

in revenue is forecasted for the global automotive digital key market by 2030, an 18.8% CAGR

Source: Virtue Market Research, 2024

Human interface devices (HID)

Bluetooth® HIDs, such as wireless keyboards, mice, game controllers, and styluses, create a more convenient world by enabling seamless, cable-free interaction with a wide range of digital devices. Their wireless functionality reduces clutter, enhances portability, and supports mobility across environments — from workstations to living rooms to classrooms. By simplifying connections and allowing multiple devices to interface with phones, tablets, and PCs, without additional dongles or drivers, Bluetooth HIDs contribute to a more flexible, efficient, and user-friendly digital experience.

Bluetooth® PC accessories are expected to ship annually by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

Bluetooth® gaming and VR controllers will ship annually by 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

Smart homes

Bluetooth® technology is making homes more convenient and connected. By enabling seamless wireless control of lighting systems, smart appliances, robotic cleaners, and other home automation devices, Bluetooth empowers users to manage their environments effortlessly. From automating routines to responding to voice commands, Bluetooth brings comfort, control, and customization to daily life.

Bluetooth® smart appliance devices are projected to ship annually by the end of 2029

Source: ABI Research, 2025

Bluetooth® home automation devices are on track to double over the next five years

Source: ABI Research, 2025

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