The creator of the same-name standard, the company Bluetooth SIG, introduced a new format for data transmission Bluetooth Mesh. Development is aimed at developing a "smart" home.

The new standard is responsible for multicell distribution of data during transmission. The virtual reality is used for the work: the data are sequentially translated from one cell to another until they reach the end point.

For example, in one room you have an iPhone, and in a neighboring smart bulb.

To switch it, data packets will go through tablets, laptops, coffee makers and any other devices that support technology. As a result, devices will be able to exchange information over long distances.

The devices of the Internet of things can work longer in the offline mode due to the fact that in this transfer the energy costs are lower than if it were directly. And most importantly, you do not need a hardware update - the technology is compatible with Bluetooth 4. 0 and 5. You just need to update the software.