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ReviewSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Evolution of Bluetooth Technology: BLE in the IoT Ecosystem.

Grigorios Koulouras, Stylianos Katsoulis, Fotios Zantalis

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Review in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Grigorios KoulourasTelSiP Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering, University of West Attica, Ancient Olive-Grove Campus, GR-12241 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-1697-3670
Stylianos KatsoulisTelSiP Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering, University of West Attica, Ancient Olive-Grove Campus, GR-12241 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0009-0009-0654-8863
Fotios ZantalisTelSiP Research Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, School of Engineering, University of West Attica, Ancient Olive-Grove Campus, GR-12241 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-7005-4264

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) has witnessed significant growth in recent years, with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) emerging as a key enabler of low-power, low-cost wireless connectivity. This review article provides an overview of the evolution of Bluetooth technology, focusing on the role of BLE in the IoT ecosystem. It examines the current state of BLE, including its applications, challenges, limitations, and recent advancements in areas such as security, power management, and mesh networking. The recent release of Bluetooth Low Energy version 6.0 by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) highlights the technology's ongoing evolution and growing importance within the IoT. However, this rapid development highlights a gap in the current literature, a lack of comprehensive, up-to-date reviews that fully capture the contemporary landscape of BLE in IoT applications. This paper analyzes the emerging trends and future directions for BLE, including the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and audio capabilities. The analysis also considers the alignment of BLE features with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly energy efficiency, sustainable cities, and climate action. By examining the development and deployment of BLE technology, this article aims to provide insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with its adoption in various IoT applications, from smart homes and cities to industrial automation and healthcare. This review highlights the significance of the evolution of BLE in shaping the future of wireless communication and IoT, and provides a foundation for further research and innovation in this field.

Indexed as

BLE mesh networkingBLE security and privacyBluetooth Low Energy (BLE)future trends in BLEindustrial IoT (IIoT)Internet of Things (IoT)IoT connectivitylow-power wireless communication

Identifiers

PMID40006225
PMCPMC11859364

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