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Line 11: Bluetooth Smart is not backward-compatible with the previous, often called Classic, Bluetooth protocol. The [https://www.bluetooth.org/Technical/Specifications/adopted.htm Bluetooth 4.0 specification] permits devices to implement either or both of the LE and Classic systems. Those that implement both are known as Bluetooth 4.0 dual-mode devices.<ref>[https://www.bluetooth.org/en-us/bluetooth-brand/smart-marks-faqs Bluetooth Smart Marks FAQ]</ref> Bluetooth LESmart uses the same [[ISM band\|2.4 GHz]] radio frequencies as Classic Bluetooth, which allows dual-mode devices to share a single [[radio antenna]]. LE does, however, use a simpler [[modulation]] system. === Bluetooth Smart branding === In 2011, the Bluetooth SIG announced the Bluetooth SMART [[logo]] scheme, intended to clarify compatibility between LE devices.<ref>[http://www.bluetooth.com/Pages/Press-Releases-Detail.aspx?ItemID=138 Bluetooth SMART marks, Bluetooth SIG press release]</ref> * Bluetooth Smart Ready indicates a dual-mode device compatible with both Classic and LELow Engergy [[peripheral]]s. * Bluetooth Smart indicates ana Low LEenergy-only device, typically a battery-operated sensor, which requires either a ~~SMART~~Smart Ready or another ~~SMART~~Smart device in order to function. === Target market ===

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