The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today announced several updates to the Developer Tools suite line-up. The new Bluetooth suite will enable developers to more quickly and intelligently develop mobile device applications and cost-effective Beacon devices as well as Bluetooth products such as gateways for controlling IoT sensors. Steve Hegenderfer, Project Developer, Bluetooth Alliance developer, said: "In just a few years people have seen far more applications using Bluetooth than ever before, from controlling Bluetooth devices through the Web to developing a unique near-field solution using Beacon , Or even just want to understand how wireless sensors operate and operate, Bluetooth provides developers with powerful technologies, tools, and training to help you prototype, test, and evaluate prototyping more easily and bring the user real Benefit from the solution. " ABI Research research firm predicts that the Internet of Things industry market will reach 200 billion by 2020, when connected devices will reach nearly 260 million units. As manufacturers, developers and consumers are increasingly interested in wireless connectivity solutions in the context of the Internet of Things, this figure is expected to grow in the foreseeable future. Andrew Zignani, Industry Analyst at ABI Research, said: "As the Internet of Things industry emerges, Bluetooth is gradually becoming one of the leading technologies on the market and demonstrating continued strong growth while providing Beacon, smart home, smart wearable devices and more Low power consumption has brought great opportunities for special applications, and Bluetooth technology in the power consumption, energy efficiency, transmission range and Mesh networking progress will further promote the growth of these markets.By 2021, Bluetooth devices Shipments will grow at an average of 500 million units a year to more than 5 billion units. " The latest Bluetooth Developer Toolkit series updates include: Bluetooth Security Gateway Suite: This suite of tools provides sample components, easy initial setup, hands-on tutorials, and enhanced security components to create a Bluetooth internet gateway that remotely monitors Bluetooth sensors. Developers can now extend IoT functionality for their products and take full advantage of Bluetooth 4.2's industry-leading government-level security features. In the future, Bluetooth devices do not need smart phones or tablet PCs as an intermediate device, through the Bluetooth gateway device can be directly connected with the Internet. Bluetooth Smart Developer's Kit: This comprehensive training package with hands-on tutorials and sample source code helps developers understand Bluetooth and provides them with the basics on how to add wireless connectivity to products and applications. The latest version of the Bluetooth Smart Developer's Kit offers targeted tutorials on the new Arduino development board to help developers build their Bluetooth applications with Bluetooth Developer Studio. Application Accelerator 2.1: This toolkit supports Android 6.0, iOS 9, Windows 10, Tizen and Blackberry, enabling third-party developers to build Bluetooth applications on their phone, tablet or PC. Beacon Smart Starter Kit: This kit details how to develop Beacon applications with low-cost, simple and powerful Bluetooth sensors. This year will also launch more advanced suites for Beacon management and practical applications in retail and other fields.