Does My Bluetooth IoT Need FCC Certifications?

Do I Need FCC Certification for My Bluetooth IoT? If you are selling wireless or Bluetooth products in the United States, you need FCC-ID certification.

What is Internet of Things (IoT) technology? 

IoT technology refers to connecting any item to the Internet using information sensing devices such as RFID, infrared sensors, GPS, and laser scanners. These devices exchange information and communicate over the Internet according to agreed protocols, enabling intelligent identification, positioning, tracking, monitoring, and management.

What wireless technologies are used in current IoT applications?

Various wireless technologies are used in IoT applications to form local or wide area networks:

Local area network technologies include 2.4GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.

Wide area network technologies include 2G/3G/4G, etc.

What is FCC-ID Certification?

FCC-ID is one of the mandatory FCC certification modes applicable to wireless products. Products with wireless transmission frequencies such as Bluetooth devices, WiFi devices, wireless communication devices, wireless radio receivers and transmitters, telephones, and computers all require FCC-ID certification. Wireless product certification is directly approved by FCC TCB agencies and can be checked on the official FCC website.

Which products require FCC-ID certification?

1. Transmission frequencies: 125KHz, 13.56MHz

Typical products: door card readers, bus card readers, wireless chargers

2. Transmission frequencies: 27MHz, 49MHz

Typical products: remote control toys, wireless mice

3. Transmission frequencies: 315MHz, 433MHz (intermittent, periodic products, remote control toys prohibited)

Typical products: remote control switches, wireless doorbells, anti-theft devices

4. Transmission frequencies: 88-108MHz

Typical products: car FM transmitters

5. Transmission frequencies: 902-928MHz, 2400-2483.5MHz, 5725-5850MHz

Typical products: remote control toys, wireless mice, Bluetooth speakers, WIFI drones, smart home products

What documents are required for FCC-ID certification?

1. Application form;

2. Product samples;

3. Product manual;

4. Product nameplate;

5. Circuit schematic;

6. Circuit principle description;

7. Circuit block diagram;

8. Certification delegation authorization letter;

9. Confidentiality agreement

FCC-ID certification application process:

1. Apply for an FRN (FCC Registration Number). If it's your first FCC-ID application, you'll need to apply for a permanent Grantee Code;

2. Prepare the required documents;

3. Document review;

4. Testing;

5. Obtain the certificate."