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    End-to-End Bluetooth Design: Mesh, Mobile Apps & Channel Sounding

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Engineering Robust Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth is the default standard for IoT connectivity, but building a product that connects instantly, stays connected, and sips power requires engineering expertise. We are specialists in Bluetooth product engineering, optimizing RF performance, mobile app interoperability, and secure pairing to build best-in-class connected devices.

We design solutions for consumer, industrial, and medical applications. While we work with various silicon providers to meet your specific needs, we have deep, specialized expertise in Silicon Labs’ Bluetooth portfolio (including the BG22 and BG24 SoCs), which we often recommend for their industry-leading RF performance and advanced features like Mesh and Direction Finding.

End-to-End Bluetooth Product Design

Our teams provide complete, end-to-end Bluetooth product design services, handling every layer of the stack to ensure a seamless user experience.

Robust BLE Peripherals

We design power-optimized peripherals that connect seamlessly to iOS and Android. We handle the complex edge cases of the Bluetooth stack to prevent “flakey” connections and pairing failures.

Native and Cross Platform Mobile Apps

A Bluetooth device is only as good as the app that controls it. Hardware engineers and mobile developers often speak different languages. Our integrated teams work from the shared Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) from day one, preventing the ‘it works on the bench but not on the phone’ standoff. Our engineering team can turn these designs into high reliability applications.

Large-Scale Bluetooth Mesh

We solve the difficult challenges of network management, latency, and provisioning to deliver reliable lighting and industrial automation networks that scale. We manage the complexities of node provisioning and TTL (Time-to-Live) tuning to prevent network saturation in high-density lighting or industrial deployments.

Secure High-Accuracy Distance Measurement (HADM)

Our engineers are experts in implementing Bluetooth Channel Sounding to achieve secure, sub-meter ranging. This phase-based ranging technology is essential for next-generation digital keys, secure access control, and precise asset tracking that is resistant to relay attacks and interference.

Flexible Development: Onshore, Hybrid, or Long-Term Offshore

We tailor our team to your specific needs, schedule, and budget. Whether you need a platform-agnostic architectural review or a dedicated long-term team to execute on a specific chipset, we have a proven delivery model that fits.

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Onshore Experts

Our US-based engineers are experts in complex RF architecture, mobile app development, and embedded software. They are ideal for defining your product’s requirements and architecting new Bluetooth LE products that require close collaboration. This team provides the fastest path to the finish line.

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Hybrid Delivery Model

Get the best of both worlds. This model combines US-based project leadership with the scale and expertise of our offshore engineering team. This is a low risk and economical way to get your product designed, tested, and released to production.

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Long-Term Offshore Teams

We can assemble a dedicated offshore team to address your ongoing engineering needs. The team can leverage institutional knowledge including our 100+ person dedicated SiLabs ODC. This scalable model is ideal for cost-effective execution across the full product lifecycle—from new design to sustaining engineering and Tier 1-3 support.

Our US-based engineers are experts in complex RF architecture, mobile app development, and embedded software. They are ideal for defining your product’s requirements and architecting new Bluetooth LE products that require close collaboration. This team provides the fastest path to the finish line.

Get the best of both worlds. This model combines US-based project leadership with the scale and expertise of our offshore engineering team. This is a low risk and economical way to get your product designed, tested, and released to production.

We can assemble a dedicated offshore team to address your ongoing engineering needs. The team can leverage institutional knowledge including our 100+ person dedicated SiLabs ODC. This scalable model is ideal for cost-effective execution across the full product lifecycle—from new design to sustaining engineering and Tier 1-3 support.

Which Model is Right for You?

  • Onshore: Best for complex RF architecture, mobile app definition and development, and time-critical execution.
  • Hybrid: The perfect balance of US-based technical leadership and customer communications with offshore implementation scale.
  • Long-Term ODC: Ideal for multi-year product roadmaps, sustaining engineering, and ongoing QA or support.

Bluetooth Product Design Case Studies

Our teams have delivered a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled products, from smart locks and medical devices to complex mesh networks.

Bluetooth LE Access Control App
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Bluetooth LE Access Control App

We engineered a secure mobile app for enterprise physical security, integrating real-time video and seamless Bluetooth LE connectivity. Our team optimized the interaction between the embedded software and the mobile interface to ensure reliable, instant access control.

Complex BLE & Mobile App Logic: Award-Winning UX
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Cloud

Complex BLE & Mobile App Logic: Award-Winning UX

A Bluetooth device is only as good as its app. We designed the BLE communication protocol and the iOS/Android mobile application for this beauty device, ensuring instant pairing and seamless firmware over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Battery-Powered Bluetooth Product Design
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Battery-Powered Bluetooth Product Design

We developed a complete aftermarket voice assistant using Qualcomm Bluetooth technology. Our team engineered the embedded software and ensured seamless interoperability with iOS and Android mobile apps, delivering a robust hands-free experience.

We engineered a secure mobile app for enterprise physical security, integrating real-time video and seamless Bluetooth LE connectivity. Our team optimized the interaction between the embedded software and the mobile interface to ensure reliable, instant access control.

A Bluetooth device is only as good as its app. We designed the BLE communication protocol and the iOS/Android mobile application for this beauty device, ensuring instant pairing and seamless firmware over-the-air (OTA) updates.

We developed a complete aftermarket voice assistant using Qualcomm Bluetooth technology. Our team engineered the embedded software and ensured seamless interoperability with iOS and Android mobile apps, delivering a robust hands-free experience.

Consult our Bluetooth Experts

Engage with our team to gain realistic insights on project scope, timelines, and costs. We can help you navigate the complexities Bluetooth LE & Mesh and accelerate your product development.

Bluetooth LE & Audio Related Articles

Securing Bluetooth LE: Privacy & Address Randomization
Connected Devices and IoT

Securing Bluetooth LE: Privacy & Address Randomization

Prevent tracking and spoofing with robust BLE security. Our guide explains how to implement address randomization and secure pairing protocols to protect user privacy in wearable and medical devices.

Bluetooth Debugging: A Guide to Linux Sniffing Tools
Connected Devices and IoT

Bluetooth Debugging: A Guide to Linux Sniffing Tools

Debugging invisible signals is difficult. Our engineering team compares essential Linux BLE sniffing tools (hcitool, gatttool) to help you visualize packets, troubleshoot connection drops, and optimize throughput.

Bluetooth LE Fundamentals: GAP & GATT
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Bluetooth LE Fundamentals: GAP & GATT

Understanding the Generic Access Profile (GAP) and Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) is critical for any Bluetooth LE design. Our engineers break down how these profiles govern device discovery and data transfer in embedded software.

Prevent tracking and spoofing with robust BLE security. Our guide explains how to implement address randomization and secure pairing protocols to protect user privacy in wearable and medical devices.

Debugging invisible signals is difficult. Our engineering team compares essential Linux BLE sniffing tools (hcitool, gatttool) to help you visualize packets, troubleshoot connection drops, and optimize throughput.

Understanding the Generic Access Profile (GAP) and Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) is critical for any Bluetooth LE design. Our engineers break down how these profiles govern device discovery and data transfer in embedded software.

Bluetooth Product Engineering Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between Bluetooth LE and Bluetooth Mesh?

Bluetooth LE (BLE) is a point-to-point wireless protocol designed for low-power connections between two devices, such as a phone and a tracker. Bluetooth Mesh is a networking standard that allows many-to-many communication, enabling hundreds of devices to connect over a large area for applications like smart lighting.

Do you only work with Silicon Labs?

No. We are a full-service product engineering firm and select the best component for your specific requirements. However, because we run a dedicated ODC for Silicon Labs, we have an unusually deep bench of experts trained on their platform. If SiLabs is the right fit for your product (especially for Mesh), we are uniquely qualified to help build your product.

Can you develop iOS, Android, or cross platform mobile app for my Bluetooth device?

Yes. We are an end-to-end partner. Our Bluetooth LE product design services include hardware, embedded software, and cloud, as well as mobile applications.  In addition, our full-service, offshore 140+ person Digital Experience Studio brings world class UX experience to your team.

How is Bluetooth Channel Sounding different from older RSSI-based proximity?

RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) estimates distance based on how “loud” a signal is, which is notoriously inaccurate due to signal reflections and obstacles. Bluetooth Channel Sounding is a game-changer. It uses “phase-based ranging” across multiple frequency channels to calculate distance with mathematical precision, delivering sub-meter accuracy and far greater resistance to spoofing and interference.

What are some practical applications for HADM?

HADM is crucial for a wide range of modern applications where precise location is critical to product success. Common examples include:

  • Digital Keys: Providing secure and accurate keyless entry for automobiles, homes, and office buildings.
  • Advanced Asset Tracking: Enabling high-performance tracking of valuable assets in complex environments like warehouses or hospitals.
  • Indoor Navigation & Wayfinding: Helping users accurately navigate large indoor spaces where GPS signals are weak or unavailable.
  • Personal Item Finding: Improving the precision of trackers used for finding lost items like keys, wallets, or luggage.

How does your SiLabs ODC benefit my project if it's dedicated to SiLabs?

Think of our SiLabs ODC as a “Center of Excellence.” Because we have 100+ engineers working directly for SiLabs, we have a massive internal knowledge base. We leverage this to build and train a dedicated team for you that starts with that same high level of expertise, rather than learning on your nickel.