Cassia Networks presents the Cassia Hub-- a router promising to solve many of the issues limiting the capabilities of Bluetooth connectivity, such as range and the handling of multiple devices around the house.
According to the company, the Cassia Hub extends Bluetooth range to over 300m (at least in open spaces) while integrating the control of up to 22 devices. Handling such integration and control is a companion mobile device app allowing the automation of Bluetooth devices both inside and outside the home.
The Cassia Hub uses regular Bluetooth 4.0 (in both BLE and Classic flavours), making it compatible with most Bluetooth devices, be it smartphones, speakers, lights or locks. It also connects to the internet via wifi or ethernet, allowing control of connected devices from anywhere in the world via internet-enabled smartphone or tablet. A final feature has it push audio from music streaming services to Bluetooth speakers around the home, creating an impromptu multiroom music system.