Bluetooth 6.0 is the latest version of the popular wireless communication standard created in the late 1990s to simplify the connection between devices without having to use cables.
Throughout its different versions, this technology has been improving in terms of speed, security, energy consumption and its capacity to transfer data.
However, with this new standard, expectations are very high, as it promises substantial improvements. Find out what they are below:
What’s new in Bluetooth 6.0?
Along with Channel Sounding, the main new feature of this advanced technology, energy efficiency and data transmission are also improved, as you will see below:
Channel Sounding
Channel Sounding is one of the most notable advances brought by Bluetooth 6.0. It is a feature that allows you to measure the distance between two devices very accurately.
This can be especially useful when using apps to find lost items or even when using digital car keys. With this tool, the device can be unlocked only if you are within a specific distance, reducing the risk of hacking or unauthorized access.
This new technology has the ability to accurately calculate the location of a connected device through the phase of radio signals. In this way, you can know more clearly and almost to the millimeter where an object really is, as long as it is connected via Bluetooth.
Energy efficiency
Bluetooth 6.0 has been optimized to be even more energy efficient than its previous versions, which is a great benefit if you tend to use devices that rely on batteries: headphones, smart watches, activity trackers…
In fact, the standard features a new decision-based filtering (DBAF) and devices will be able to scan more intelligently than before. Thus, they will search only for data that is relevant, thereby achieving a reduction in energy consumption.
That is, Bluetooth will no longer process all the signals it receives, but the devices will select only those that are necessary to extend battery life.
Not only that, this version allows devices to report as such when another has gone out of range. This way, you can prevent them from continuing to try to connect unnecessarily.
Reduced latency and improved data transmission
Another important feature of Bluetooth 6.0 is the reduction in latency. This is essential in apps where response time is critical.
With this new technology, you will enjoy improvements in the isochronous adaptation layer (ISOAL), which is responsible for cutting the data into much smaller fragments so that they can be sent more quickly and efficiently, also reducing latency.
If you regularly use Bluetooth headsets on a daily basis to play online games or chat online, you will notice that there will be a much more precise synchronization than before between the audio and the image you will get at that moment.
Not only that, Bluetooth 6.0 offers improvements in the ability of devices to handle larger data packets without having to sacrifice transfer speed or the stability of the connection in question.
This is another great advantage because you will be able to seamlessly use streaming apps like Twitch with high-quality audio, smooth streaming, and virtually no interruptions while online.
When will Bluetooth 6.0 arrive?
While it is true that Bluetooth 6.0 has already been officially announced, there is still no precise date for its massive deployment in the market. In addition, it must be taken into account that its worldwide distribution could take quite some time.
However, it is expected that technology manufacturers will begin to implement this new standard in their high-end devices in the coming months. Thus, the first products with Bluetooth 6.0 will begin to be available at the end of 2024, or even at the beginning of 2025.
