It is estimated that Bluetooth audio shipments will reach 1.27 billion units in four years.

In the past 18 months, we have seen the release and application of two major Bluetooth innovation technology standards. One is Bluetooth mesh, which is a network topology that can be used to create large device networks to control, monitor, and automate building infrastructure.

The other is Bluetooth 5, which is the latest version of the Bluetooth core specification, which significantly enhances the transmission capabilities of Bluetooth technology, enabling Bluetooth technology to increase transmission speed by 2 times, 4 times the transmission range and 8 times of broadcast data packets.

Bluetooth 5 is now used by the world's leading smartphones and provides the foundation for applications in peripherals, Beacon and critical IoT devices worldwide. Therefore, it is expected that the shipment of Bluetooth devices will reach nearly 4 billion units in only one year in 2018.

Bluetooth 5.0 transmission speed is 4 times that of the existing standard, and the coverage is twice that of the prior art. What is more worthy of attention is that Bluetooth 5.0 will support TWS true wireless bilateral calls, that is, using TWS true wireless headphones supporting Bluetooth 5.0. When making a call, both the left and right headphones can make voice calls and calls. In addition, the new version of Bluetooth can significantly improve indoor positioning accuracy.

The birth of Bluetooth and the development of Bluetooth are inseparable from an organization, the Bluetooth SIG. A brief introduction to this organization: The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) was established in 1998 as a non-profit industry association that oversees Bluetooth as a service to industry-leading member companies worldwide. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, USA, the organization works with member companies to advance a simple, flexible, and secure wireless communications solution with the utmost perfection to create a wireless connected world.

Audio market: Bluetooth is gradually replacing traditional wired devices

Bluetooth is almost synonymous with wireless audio and has forever changed the way we consume media. Bluetooth eliminates cables on headphones, speakers and entertainment devices, allowing consumers to enjoy wireless entertainment.

The number of Bluetooth audio devices has increased dramatically: shipments will reach 1.27 billion units in 2023

According to the authoritative analysis of the Bluetooth Technology Alliance, from 2018 to 2023, Bluetooth audio equipment will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7%. Based on this growth rate, the annual shipment of Bluetooth audio will reach 2023. 1.27 billion units. Bluetooth Headset – As the earliest wireless audio device, Bluetooth headsets from headsets to TWS true wireless earbuds have become one of the must-have accessories for mobile phones. Bluetooth Speakers – Whether it's a high-fidelity home audio system or portable entertainment, Bluetooth speakers meet a variety of needs in a variety of formats. In-vehicle system – The Bluetooth in-vehicle infotainment system is connected to the driver's phone to provide hands-free audio transmission and conversation to ensure driving safety.

Equipment ratio: Bluetooth audio equipment will account for 90% of audio equipment by 2023

At present, the ratio of Bluetooth headsets to wired headsets has reached one to one, and by 2023, Bluetooth-enabled speakers will reach 90%. By 2023, the shipment of Bluetooth headsets will reach 720 million units. It is obvious that the market potential of Bluetooth audio is huge. It is believed that more and more manufacturers will join in, and more and better manufacturers will appear on the market. The market transition from wired to wireless speakers has been largely completed, and the rapid development of wireless portable speakers and whistling walls demonstrates consumer demand and confidence in wireless audio. By 2023, nearly 90% of speakers will be equipped with Bluetooth. Consumer demand for Bluetooth headsets continues to grow, and by 2023, Bluetooth headsets will ship 720 million annually, continuing to be the most popular category of audio and entertainment products. Driven by the desire for a better audio experience, more than half of the TVs will be equipped with Bluetooth. At the same time, shipments of Bluetooth remotes will double in the next five years.