Thanks to its proven reliability, security, and range, Bluetooth® technology has expanded to become a cornerstone for wireless connectivity across a wide range of environments — from home and retail spaces to commercial and industrial settings. Bluetooth technology also plays an important role in improving health and well-being, enhancing medical care, promoting healthy lifestyles, and increasing access to essential services.
Supporting greater health and wellness
Making healthcare more efficient, accessible, and data-driven empowers individuals and communities to lead healthier lives. Bluetooth® connectivity supports the seamless communication between medical devices and healthcare providers, optimizing telehealth operations while improving patient outcomes and access to care.
“Bluetooth® technology is at the core of personal healthcare, enabling real-time data sharing between patients and providers,” said Jonathan Kaye, VP of product management and marketing for Ezurio. “With remote monitoring and telehealth on the rise, there is a significant need for highly secure, power-efficient connectivity to keep patient data accurate, accessible, and reliable.”
Bluetooth smartwatches and fitness trackers let you monitor vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep patterns. Bluetooth® personal healthcare devices, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), help promote healthier lifestyles and address the needs of aging populations through reliable, real-time health insights.
- Patient and equipment tracking: Bluetooth® patient trackers enhance safety in hospitals and eldercare facilities, reducing the risk of patient wandering and improving emergency response times. In addition, Bluetooth equipment tracking helps healthcare providers locate critical medical devices, reducing search times and ensuring life-saving tools are available when needed.
- Fitness trackers: Bluetooth® smartwatches, bands, and rings provide continuous health insights, tracking heart rate, sleep patterns, activity levels, and more. These devices help users stay proactive about their fitness goals while enabling real-time syncing with smartphones and health apps for deeper insights.
- Personal healthcare devices (PHDs): From blood-pressure monitors and glucose meters to pulse oximeters and smart thermometers, Bluetooth® PHDs support instant data transmission, empowering users to manage chronic conditions and share real-time health data with doctors for improved telehealth and remote care.
Bluetooth trends and market forecasts
With Bluetooth® technology, the possibilities are endless. Bluetooth connectivity enables boundless innovation in step with the needs of people, businesses, and industries. Recently, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) released the Bluetooth® market update 2025. This annual report highlights new device shipment forecasts, recent and upcoming Bluetooth enhancements, and trends in Bluetooth applications.
See how the Bluetooth community continues to bring bold new ideas to life and push the boundaries of what’s possible, enhancing our lives, making businesses smarter, and driving entire industries forward.
Check out the Bluetooth® market update 2025.
