Smart Bluetooth low energy LED table lamps offer adjustable brightness and color tunable lighting solution for hospitality industry

The PURillume LED lamp employs Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 Bluetooth low energy SoC to allow synchronized control of multiple lamps Oslo, Norway 2017/02/02 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Cary, NC-based smart lighting start-up, PURillume, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its Orchid LED table lamp, a wirelessly color-tunable LED lamp designed for…

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Bluetooth low energy Apple HomeKit compatible electronic deadbolt replaces keys to lock and unlock doors from iOS devices

Apple HomeKit-compatible smart lock Kwikset Premis employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to enable keyless door entry for multiple authorized users By Heidi Suul Næss 2017/01/30 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Lake Forest, CA-based lock manufacturer, Kwikset, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its Premis touchscreen electronic deadbolt, an Apple HomeKit-compatible lock for…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy fleet management solution improves operational efficiency by monitoring vehicle performance and location

ABAX fleet management ecosystem employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to provide Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity between peripheral ABAX devices and central base station Oslo, Norway 2017/01/26 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Norwegian telematics company, ABAX, has launched a comprehensive vehicle fleet management solution employing Nordic’s nRF52832 System-on-Chip (SoC) to provide Bluetooth® low energy (previously known…

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Wireless smart occupancy platform employs Nordic Bluetooth low energy technology to enable parking space control for rental and sharing

The Ding Ding Ting Che parking locks use Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51822 SoC to provide wireless connectivity to devices running the parking finder and navigation app Oslo, Norway 2017/01/25 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Beijing Tong Yu Dao Technology Co., Ltd, a Chinese intelligent parking solutions company, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy…

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New Eddystone beacon format addresses security concerns

The Ephemeral Identities addition to Google’s more secure Eddystone beacon format is now supported by a dedicated Nordic Software Development Kit 2017/01/11 Beacons are driving new proximity-based services. The devices comprise low-cost Bluetooth low energy transmitters for indoor or outdoor use, placed in a particular location or point of interest. The beacon transmits its identity…

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Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 Series-based Bluetooth low energy and NFC module offers ultra-compact wireless solution for smart cards and wearables

NXT-ID’s ‘IoT Stamp’ module employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to deliver connectivity solution for space-constrained low power IoT applications Oslo, Norway 2017/01/24 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Melbourne, FL-based security technology company, NXT-ID (NASDAQ:NXTD), has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) to provide Bluetooth low energy and Near Field Communication (NFC™) wireless connectivity for…

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IoT predictions for 2017

By Get Connected Blog January 20, 2017 To kick off the new year, we peek inside our office crystal ball and preview the IoT trends we expect to be talking about much more over the coming 12 months. As every day passes the world becomes that little bit more connected, with new products hitting the market…

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Nordic Bluetooth low energy-powered modular robot toy teaches children robotics and programming skills

The Nordic nRF51822 SoC enables wireless remote control and programming of the Mi Bunny MITU robot from a smartphone or tablet computer Oslo, Norway 2017/01/19 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that China-based robotic toy developer, Beijing IQI Technology, a subsidiary of smartphone giant Xiaomi, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy sensors provide wireless solution for detecting water leaks and monitoring changes in temperature and humidity

ConnectSense sensors provide accurate and immediate reporting of changes in environmental variables employing Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to provide wireless connectivity Oslo, Norway 2017/01/18 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Naperville, IL-based home automation manufacturer, Grid Connect Inc, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy System-on-Chip (SoC) for its ‘ConnectSense’ Wireless Temperature and Humidity and Water Sensor…

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What’s next for wireless asset tracking

Today, asset tracking is a dynamic market with a very wide variety of use cases, taking advantage of almost all available wireless technologies John Leonard 2017/01/11 The asset-tracking sector has evolved rapidly since mobile phone networks provided the platform for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. Today, asset tracking is a dynamic market with a very wide variety…

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