The paths to Bluetooth® SIG certification
The Bluetooth® SIG currently offers manufacturers two different paths to Bluetooth® SIG certification.
Path 1: Qualification process without additional testing
- Using an already qualified Bluetooth® end product or subsystem from another member organization
in your product without changing or adding Bluetooth® features - Purchasing a third party product and distributing it with your organization’s name or logo (white label solution)
- Combining only qualified Bluetooth® subsystem products and/or qualified Bluetooth® end products,
provided that no design changes were made during the combination process
Path 2: Qualification process with additional testing
- Creating products or combinations that affect more than just qualified Bluetooth® subsystem products and/or qualified Bluetooth® products
- Making modifications to an already qualified Bluetooth® design if they have a direct impact on core configuration or functionality
- Qualifying a design based on a type of component product that is already qualified Bluetooth®
It is important to note that only so-called “Bluetooth Qualification Test Facilities” (BQTF) are permitted
to carry out official tests in accordance with the specifications of the Bluetooth® SIG.
You can find all of the officially listed Bluetooth® Qualification Test Facilities here.
Current Bluetooth Qualification Testing Facilities:
For Saarbruecken:
| Authorized Test Scope | RF:1, RFPHY:2 |
|---|---|
| Facility Name | cetecom advanced GmbH |
| Address | Untertuerkheimerstr 6-10, 66117 Saarbrücken |
| Economy | Germany |
| Contact | joerg.warken@cetecomadvanced.com |
| Rec. Expiry Date | 10/27/2024 |
For Anyang:
| Authorized Test Scope | RF:1, RFPHY:2, Traditional Profiles and Protocols, GATT-Based Profiles & Services |
|---|---|
| Facility Name | CETECOM Limited |
| Address | RN. 219, Dusanventuredigm, 415, Heungan-daero, Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14059, South Korea |
| Economy | South Korea |
| Contact | michael.jang@cetecom.com |
| Rec. Expiry Date | 11/8/2024 |
The acceptance of the tests and the resulting approval in accordance with the Bluetooth® guidelines can only be carried out by a certified “Bluetooth® Qualification Consultant”. Only after successful completion of all tests, the Bluetooth® logo may be applied to the products in order to market them accordingly.
