Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 Series-based Bluetooth low energy water bottle cap helps users track precise fluid consumption and prevent dehydration

The ‘Trago Cap’ employs Nordic’s nRF52832 SoC to provide Bluetooth low energy wireless connectivity between the water bottle cap and iOS and Android smartphones and tablets Oslo, Norway 2016/11/29 November 25, 2016 – Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Austin, TX-based connected technology company, Trago, has launched a smart hydration system called the ‘Trago Cap’. The…

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Smart lighting and IoT sensor platform slashes installation, energy, and maintenance costs using standardized Bluetooth Mesh powered by Nordic chips

Developed by multiple award-winning smart lighting startup, Gooee, and targeting LED lighting manufacturers, this smart lighting and IoT sensor networking platform is highly sophisticated yet uses simple hardware, a simple cloud-based interface, and can deliver up to 80 percent energy cost savings alone compared to conventional lighting installations Oslo, Norway 2016/11/23 GOOEE ARE EXHIBITING AT…

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Connect your wearable to enhance customer experience

By Thomas Søderholm November 23, 2016 via www.blog.nordicsemi.com It can be hard to find new ways to differentiate your wearable technology, especially in established markets. Making a product smart by connecting to the Internet of Things can unlock a world of possibilities for both users and creators and for once, the benefits don’t end once the…

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New home automation solutions: Exploring the smart aware home

By John Leonard November 2, 2016 The smart homes of today already allow us to control lighting and heating, turn on the coffee machine from the bedroom, and make energy savings during the night. The next level of home automation systems requires not just a smart home, but a smart aware home. The future smart aware home For most people, your morning routine probably looks…

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Battery-free, energy harvesting Bluetooth low energy switch module employs Nordic Semiconductor’s ultra low power nRF51822 SoC

The Dolphin PTM 215B Pushbutton Transmitter Module from EnOcean enables OEMs to develop self-powered smart lighting solutions Oslo, Norway 2016/11/17 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that German energy harvesting wireless technology manufacturer, EnOcean, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for its Dolphin PTM 215B Pushbutton Transmitter…

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Nordic-powered Bluetooth low energy wearable reports real-time heart rate metrics and exercise intensity to improve workout efficiency

The ‘bong 3 HR’ bracelet from bong employs Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF52832 SoC and displays incoming calls, SMS, and social media alerts in addition to exercise data Oslo, Norway 2016/11/16 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that bong, a Chinese smart wearables company, has selected Nordic’s nRF52832 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for…

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Wireless parking spot sensors use Nordic Bluetooth low energy technology to pinpoint available parking spots

ParkiFi employs Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF51822 Bluetooth low energy SoC to provide data to ParkiFi’s real-time parking finder and navigation app Oslo, Norway 2016/11/15 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Denver, CO-based technology company, ParkiFi, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for its parking spot occupancy platform….

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Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth low energy-based smart LED flashlights provide wireless remote configuration and battery monitoring capabilities

FOURSEVENS Quark Series flashlights employ Nordic’s nRF51822 SoC to enable users to remotely control flashlights from iOS smartphones and tablets Oslo, Norway 2016/11/14 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Kennesaw, GA-based flashlight manufacturer, FOURSEVENS, has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning nRF51822 Bluetooth® low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) System-on-Chip (SoC) for its Quark Smart series of…

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Nordic Semiconductor Bluetooth low energy solution reduces installation time of switches in building automation applications

Grässlin talento smart employs nRF51822 SoC for wireless programming and commissioning of digital time switches Oslo, Norway 2016/11/11 Nordic Semiconductor today announces that Grässlin, a St Georgen, Germany-based company specializing in time-switch technology has selected Nordic’s multiple award-winning Bluetooth®low energy (previously known as Bluetooth Smart) nRF51822 System-on-Chip (SoC) for its “talento” smart digital DIN-rail time…

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