Alibaba expects security, performance and compatibility will drive growth of Bluetooth mesh for smart home ecosystem

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Ru Yi, general manager of Alibaba A.I. Labs Smart Device Department, talks to Jeremy Cowan, editorial director & publisher of IoT Now about the future of smart homes.
IoT Now: Why has Alibaba chosen Bluetooth mesh technology to support its smart home ecosystem?
Ru Yi, Alibaba: Bluetooth technology is well-established and has always showcased a unified standard during its development.
Currently, all Tmall Genie smart speakers developed by Alibaba support Bluetooth mesh, making it a gateway and controlling centre for Bluetooth mesh.
Ru Yi: We launched Bluetooth mesh network as a standard with the Tmall Genie ecosystem.
IoT Now: What are the current trends in smart home services?
Ru Yi: Voice control is the current trend in smart home and, globally, lighting control is the most popular service.
IoT Now: You say annual global shipments of Bluetooth smart home devices are expected to reach 1.15 billion by 2023, and already total more than three quarters of a billion.
Ru Yi: Lack of interconnectivity is the biggest barrier for the smart home ecosystem.
Alibaba is empowering the traditional home furniture industry with intelligent upgrades and fostering the interconnectivity of the smart home industry by leveraging China’s best-selling Tmall Genie, which is comprised of artificial intelligence (AI)-based voice features and leading technologies, based on Bluetooth mesh connectivity.
Additionally, Alibaba has been dedicated to the formulation of the international standard for Bluetooth mesh, and as such, has pushed for the creation of the Smart Home Subgroup established by Bluetooth SIG, with Alibaba serving as chairman.
Lastly, Alibaba has worked to ensure the Bluetooth international standard meets the needs of the smart home industry and promotes its interconnectivity solutions

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