The German based Bluetooth Mesh working group is developing a cross-manufacturer commissioning tool for Bluetooth® Mesh products in building automation.
The collaborative group of five companies – HÄFELE, JUNG, LOYTEC, STEINEL and TRILUX – is intensifying its efforts. Their shared goal is to achieve cross-manufacturer interoperability of Bluetooth® Mesh SIG products in building automation. To that end, the members are currently developing a joint commissioning tool for Bluetooth Mesh.
As the wireless protocol becomes more widely adopted, the demand for efficient, cross-manufacturer solutions for commissioning and configuration is growing. The working group’s tool is based on a unified database structure and will help overcome the fragmented practice of using manufacturer-specific apps and PC software – a key prerequisite for project scalability.
A Unified Database as the Technical Foundation
At the heart of the approach is a central, standardized database that consistently maps devices, functions, parameters, and dependencies. Its structure provides the foundation for seamless commissioning across different product categories and significantly reduces integration effort, since there is no longer a need to work with multiple apps or PC software tools. New devices or functions can be added without fundamental changes to the tool – a particular advantage as system landscapes grow.
The tool is designed from the outset to work across applications. In addition to lighting solutions, it also supports shading as well as heating and climate control applications. This allows different trades to be planned, configured, and commissioned within a shared system environment. The underlying Bluetooth Mesh communication enables scalable, reliable, and wireless networking of all components.
The separation of data model and application logic also makes the commissioning tool future-proof. Adjustments for new use cases, profiles, or market requirements can be made at the data level without disrupting existing processes, while consistent user guidance is maintained across all applications. This approach makes a significant contribution to simplifying complex Bluetooth Mesh installations and lays the groundwork for holistic building automation solutions spanning multiple trades. Further information will follow in early 2027.
Buildings as the Key to Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization
The building sector plays a central role in Germany when it comes to energy consumption, climate protection, and efficiency gains. According to the German Energy Agency (dena), the residential building stock comprises approximately 43.4 million housing units. Buildings account for around 35 percent of total final energy consumption, with space heating and hot water representing the largest shares.
These figures underscore the considerable potential of the existing building stock as a lever for energy savings, decarbonization, and intelligent automation. Existing buildings in particular hold substantial untapped efficiency reserves. Many properties have low levels of automation and rely on outdated, often fossil-fuel-based systems. What’s needed are economical, flexible, and minimally invasive solutions. Bluetooth® Mesh is a wireless, scalable, and robust technology that offers ideal conditions for implementing room and building automation efficiently – even in existing structures.
Presence at Light + Building
With this initiative, the Bluetooth Mesh working group is making a substantial contribution to future-ready, cross-manufacturer building automation – particularly for the existing building stock. In doing so, it addresses core challenges of the energy transition, digitalization, and the sustainable modernization of the building sector.
Members of the consortium will be represented at Light + Building 2026 at the following booths:
- JUNG: Hall 11.1
- LOYTEC: Hall 9.0
- STEINEL: Hall 12.1
- TRILUX: Hall 5.1, Stand B30
