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Bluetooth BQB authentication

Bluetooth qualification authentication service

We provide professional Bluetooth BQB authentication services to help your products gain Bluetooth logo usage rights, meeting global market access requirements, and ensuring product compliance and interoperability.

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What is Bluetooth BQB authentication?

Bluetooth certification, also known as BQB certification, means that if your product has Bluetooth functionality and requires the Bluetooth logo on its appearance, it must pass a certification called BQB. All Bluetooth SIG member companies can use Bluetooth lettering and logos after completing certification. Bluetooth lettering and logos can only be used for products that have passed the Bluetooth qualification certification process.

With the continuous development and evolution of Bluetooth technology, we can see that the Bluetooth trademark has also undergone an important change. The background color of the Bluetooth trademark has been changed from dark blue to bright blue. And the brand new slogan "Unthinkably Connected" goes beyond imagination, meaning that the connection between Bluetooth and technology will surpass imagination. This implies that "New Blue" will undoubtedly make our lives better!

Please note that another significant change in the Bluetooth brand is the discontinuation of the Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Smart Ready trademarks.

The Bluetooth text trademark is also a trademark, but its logo cannot be changed or translated into any other language. The following are available Bluetooth text trademarks:

  • English (Bluetooth)
  • Simplified Chinese (蓝牙)
  • Traditional Chinese (藍牙)
  • Japanese Translation (プートース)
  • Korean Translation (블루동)

Regardless of the form in which the Bluetooth trademark appears, a footnote must be added to the trademark

"The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by [licensee name] is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners."

Footnote font size is not specified, but it must be clear and visible.

Who can use the Bluetooth brand? What are the conditions for using the Bluetooth brand?

  1. Company must be a member of Bluetooth SIG to use the Bluetooth brand.
  2. Member companies using the Bluetooth brand must have their products qualified and comply with the Bluetooth license agreement. They must complete the qualification certification and declaration process under the online tool managed by Bluetooth SIG.

Bluetooth SIG members rights to use Bluetooth brand products

  • Use of Bluetooth technology in products and services;
  • Use of the Bluetooth brand in products and services;
  • Use of products and services that use Bluetooth technology.

Bluetooth BQB authentication process

1

Preparation Stage

Register SIG member account
Buy DID
Prepare test samples

2

Testing Stage

Application Form
Test Samples
Product Documentation

3

Review Stage

RF and RF-PHY testing + report
Profile testing + report

4

Authentication Stage

BQC audit report
Obtain authentication qualification
Listing on SIG website

What documents are required for applying for Bluetooth BQB authentication?

  1. Application Form (product basic information)
  2. ICS/PIXIT (for confirmation of test scope)
  3. Authorization Letter/NDA (Confidentiality Agreement)
  4. DoC/SDoC (Manufacturer's Declaration)
  5. Technical Files:
    • User Manual
    • Schematics
    • Block Diagram
    • PCB Layout
    • BOM
    • Product Spec.
    • Antenna Spec.(antenna pattern included)
    • Brief Product Description (100 words or less)

Note: A SIG website member account needs to be registered in advance, and a DID needs to be purchased.

Sample requirements

Two sets of samples are needed, two RF samples, and two sets of working samples and accessories.

Bluetooth BQB authentication cycle

Testing cycle is 1 week, report review and listing cycle is 1 week.

Bluetooth BQB authentication fees

The Bluetooth bqb authentication fee includes two parts: (1) DID fee; (2) Testing fee;

There are three types of DID purchases:

First type: Small Business Incentive Plan IIP:

Required conditions: 1) The applying company has no declaration records or listing; 2) The company's annual sales revenue is less than 1 million US dollars;

Cost: There are two opportunities within 18 months to purchase DID at 2500 USD/DID, and it must be used within 18 months. If not used, the difference must be made up. After 18 months, the expenses returned to normal.

Second type: Free membership (non annual membership):

8000 USD/DID, There is no limit to the number of times.

Annual membership:

Companies with annual sales below $100 million:

Annual fee: 7500 USD/year; 4000 USD/DID, There is no limit to the number of times.

Companies with annual sales exceeding $100 million:

Annual fee: 35000 USD/year; 4000 USD/DID, There is no limit to the number of times.

Explanation: 1) The annual fee needs to be renewed every year; 2) After the listing is completed, it is valid for a long time;

The testing fee and certificate fee depend on the specific project of the laboratory. For detailed fees, please consult customer service.