Cardinal Peak Offers Expertise in Works With 2023 Amazon Sidewalk Panel Discussion
Summary
We’ll dive into the discussion’s key takeaways — including use cases, value propositions and future opportunities — below, but you can register to watch the on-demand webinar recording at this link. Many developers ask, “Why bother with two of the three standards since the shared network already utilizes LoRa CSS?” Understanding that each of the three radio technologies has a sweet spot for what it’s accomplishing — whether battery power, data rate, etc. Today, Amazon Sidewalk serves more than 90% of the U.S. population — and growing — making its ubiquitous and continuous nature a unique value proposition in a digital world rife with siloed, smaller networks. Whether searching for lost pets or valuable items, delivering backup connectivity, and much more, Amazon Sidewalk harnesses frequencies like the 900 MHz band to transmit encrypted data — via the cloud — up to a half mile away. Leveraging Bluetooth Low Energy for short distances, LoRa and FSK radio protocols at 900 MHz frequencies, Sidewalk can penetrate challenging environments like unfinished basements, garages and difficult-to-reach isolated regions where Wi-Fi struggles.