Channel Sounding Brings Distance Awareness to Bluetooth-Connected Devices

Bluetooth connectivity is evolving — and with Bluetooth 6, it’s getting smarter. The new Bluetooth 6 channel sounding capability introduces precise distance awareness, allowing devices to measure how far apart they are with unprecedented accuracy. This advancement in Bluetooth LE distance measurement opens the door to a new generation of secure, context-aware applications, from smart lock and asset tracking applications to intelligent home automation and industrial safety systems.

Developers can now design solutions that respond to proximity, improve security, and optimize performance while maintaining low-power wireless connectivity solutions ideal for extended battery life. Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF54L Series is engineered to support Bluetooth 6 channel sounding with advanced performance, enhanced sensitivity, and robust communication.

As a secure Bluetooth ranging technology, channel sounding ensures reliability and protection against interference and attacks, making it essential for both consumer and commercial IoT devices.

Download Channel Sounding Brings Distance Awareness to Bluetooth-Connected Devices to explore how Bluetooth 6 channel sounding works, its technical advantages, and how Nordic Semiconductor’s tools and SDKs can help you accelerate your product design.