Bluetooth Mesh

[kevin1]

Just came across some news articles talking about Bluetooth Mesh for home automation in works.  Always been a fan of Bluetooth.  Low power BT headset RF seems to have trouble penetrating walls and even my body, but HA stuff could use higher power class 1 RF.
http://www.bluetooth.com/Pages/Thank-You-Smart-Home-eBrief.aspx

Samsung Bluetooth Mesh bulbs:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/samsung-unveils-industry-first-bluetooth-mesh-network-enabled-smart-led-light-bulb-2014-06-03

Zulia Bluetooth Mesh Smart Plug
http://gigaom.com/2013/12/19/zuli-pushes-bluetooth-as-a-mesh-network-for-the-smart-home/

Also found these (not mesh) Bluetooth RGB bulbs: Flux $35 http://amzn.com/B00GWBBZ2I  http://bluetoothlightbulb.com/

[kevin1]

Update Bluetooth Mesh product available (I don't know if there is a standard for this)...
http://amzn.com/B014RK7POW
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[/size]"[/color][/size] [/color][/size]Bluetooth Smart lighting controls solve previous issues associated with the short-term range of Bluetooth technology by maximizing range with the new and emerging CSR Mesh chipset, allowing each device to act as a repeater and securely communicating with other Bluetooth Smart technology-equipped products."[/color]