New Standard Extends Wi-Fi Solutions to IoT

Wi-Fi HaLow extends Wi-Fi into the 900 MHz band, enabling the low power connectivity necessary for applications including sensors and wearables.

Wi-Fi shipments have reached 12 billion units, and are expected to surpass 15 billion units by the end of 2016. With an installed base of more than 6.8 billion devices, Wi-Fi has become one of the most prolific technologies around the world. With industry momentum growing around a low power Wi-Fi solution, Wi-Fi Alliance, a global non-profit industry association that works on building standards, recently announced the Wi-Fi HaLow designation for products incorporating IEEE 802.11ah technology.

Wi-Fi HaLow extends Wi-Fi into the 900 MHz band, enabling the low power connectivity necessary for applications including sensors and wearables. Wi-Fi HaLow’s range is nearly twice that of today’s available Wi-Fi technology, and will not only be capable of transmitting signals further, but also providing a more robust connection in challenging environments where the ability to more easily penetrate walls or other barriers is a key consideration.

“Given the customer expectation of multi-vendor interoperability, strong government-grade security, and easy setup, Wi-Fi HaLow is well suited to meet the requirements of the smart home, smart

Wi-Fi shipments have reached 12 billion units, and are expected to surpass 15 billion units by the end of 2016. With an installed base of more than 6.8 billion devices, Wi-Fi has become one of the most prolific technologies around the world.