Today, I’m happy to announce a new capability to resolve location data for Amazon Sidewalk enabled devices with the AWS IoT Core Device Location service. This feature removes the requirement to install GPS modules in a Sidewalk device and also simplifies the developer experience of resolving location data. Devices powered by small coin cell batteries, such as smart home sensor trackers, use Sidewalk to connect. Supporting built-in GPS modules for products that move around is not only expensive, it can creates challenge in ensuring optimal battery life performance and longevity.
With this launch, Internet of Things (IoT) device manufacturers and solution developers can build asset tracking and location monitoring solutions using Sidewalk-enabled devices by sending Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, or Global…
