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Brainwave IoT Protocol MindLink Approved by Bluetooth SIG: Neural Signals First Transmittable via Standard Bluetooth

Bluetooth SIG approves MindLink protocol extension, integrating brain-computer interface devices into the Bluetooth ecosystem. Users can control smart home devices via thought signals with latency under 50 milliseconds.

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) officially approved the MindLink protocol extension specification on November 26. The specification defines data formats and security protocols for transmitting neural signals from brain-computer interface devices via Bluetooth 5.4, standardizing brainwave-controlled smart home operation.

BCI companies NeuroSky and Emotiv have released MindLink-compatible consumer headband devices. Users wearing the headband can control smart lights, door locks, and appliances by imagining specific actions (such as clenching a fist or raising a hand). The system converts EEG signals into standardized commands transmitted to smart home gateways via Bluetooth, with end-to-end latency under 50 milliseconds.

Bluetooth SIG technical director Mark Powell stated that MindLink incorporates privacy protection—raw brainwave data is processed on-device before transmission, and receivers only obtain command signals rather than raw neural data. NeuroSky's MindLink headband is priced at $199, with first products expected to ship in January 2031.