Apple Airtag can help control smart home in the future
Apple is expanding its ecosystem day by day. When launching more devices and accessories under the platform. And have a good complementing effect on each other. The most recent is Apple Airtag – the latest navigation device in the Apple accessory line.
Follow the following article for a device Airtag that seems “unrelated”. What will be done with the Apple HomeKit platform.
What is Apple Airtag? What is the function of Airtag?
Airtag is an Apple accessory created for anti-lost functionality. Thanks to the Bluetooth positioning feature with devices in the ecosystem. that Airtag can be updated location every time an Apple iPhone/iPad device is detected nearby. From there, it opens up an extremely effective location feature within the Apple ecosystem.
Airtag has an extremely compact design like a button. Just one CR 2032 3V battery can help the device operate up to 1 year continuously. And extremely effective anti-lost.
Notably, the Airtag is equipped with a U1 chip. This is a modern chip being used in the Apple Watch Series 6, iPhone 11 and later, HomePod Mini. And opens up many new features in the future. Apple Airtag is equipped with the latest U1 chip for more accurate positioning
Why is the U1 chip special?
It is in the latest Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) technology on this chip. Unlike WiFi waves with 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz frequency. UWB has a frequency of up to 60Ghz, so it will allow much larger information data transmission. However, the main disadvantage is that this wave only propagates well at close range. And it is difficult to transmit through walls, objects, etc.
This limitation on transmission distance gives the U1 chip or Airtag two unique features:
Power saving: It is the limitation of long distance transmission and high frequency that helps the U1 chip on Airtag to be optimized for maximum power consumption. And similarly on devices that integrate the U1 chip.
More precise positioning: It is the closer distance data transmission that makes the repositioning better. Imagine, UWB as a GPS navigation in the Apple ecosystem. At the same time, the data transfers straight and fairly quickly.
And of course, users don’t have to worry about security. Because Airtag is produced from the world’s leading security company – Apple. Whenever iPhone/iPad comes into close contact with an Airtag, it will be notified immediately. This solves the problem that worries many people when Airtag is used as a tracking device.
The U1 Ultra-Wide Band chip does more with in Apple HomeKit
Although there is still no official announcement from Apple about adopting Airtag for Apple HomeKit. But users can look forward to the features of the device in the near future. The main thing is the feature of accurate positioning at close distances. And now, most of Apple’s new devices to use U1 chip.
In the future, it is likely that Airtag will bring the Air Key function. Understood as a replacement for the key in a smart home. Like when the user comes home, the Smart Lock will be automatically opened for example.
Besides, it is the ability to precisely locate the location that will help create automation and indoor context. Thanks to the close communication between the U1 chip devices with each other. As the user goes from the bedroom to the kitchen, the U1 chip is located. Which will turn on the dim light mode in the kitchen, for example.
In general, the application of U1 chip and Airtag will be more and more developed in the near future. Monitor Fanpage BBSmart to stay updated with the latest Apple HomeKit news.
