The world of wireless connections is huge. Even though today we all know the most common ones (Bluetooth, LTE, NFC or Wi-Fi, to name just a few examples), There are many wireless connectivity technologies that go more unnoticed despite numerous practical applications.
This is the case of so-called UWB technology (Ultra-wideband) or ultra-wideband, very present in our daily lives and which have gained popularity in recent years thanks to devices like Apple’s AirTag or Samsung’s SmartTag. For this reason, UWB is increasingly present in smart phonesespecially in high-end models. In this article we explain to you what this technology consists of and how to activate ultra-high speed on your mobile.
Although this is a technology that has been around for several decades, it was only a few years ago that Its popularity began to take off thanks to the rise of mobile devices. In fact, even the automotive industry has noticed the potential of this technology. Factors such as its reduced energy consumption and low costeven if it has multiple advantages which we have already told you about previously.
Specifically, ultra-wideband is designed to deliver precise localization at very short range both indoors and outdoors. For this reason, major car manufacturers have started using it as a way to access our vehicle without the need for keys and tracking devices such as the AirTag use it to help us locate our personal items.
How to activate ultra broadband on your Android
If the potential of this technology has caught your attention and you want to start using it, before doing so you will need to enable an option on your Android. Despite this, the process is very simple.
You just need to access Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences and scroll to the end of the list, where you will find the option Ultrawave band (UWB). If you are a Samsung user, you will need to access Settings, Connections and activate the corresponding option.
As we mentioned earlier, ultra-wideband technology is not available in all countries. smart phones, so if you can’t find the setting, it’s likely that your device is not compatible. Most of the latest iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy phones have UWB.
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