In the Internet of Things (IoT), devices and objects that were once autonomous are now connecting to each other, to the internet, and in many cases, both. Many of these devices are battery powered and the more sophisticated and feature-rich the device, the more power it consumes. In this IoT world of battery powered devices, longevity and extended stay-on power is critical and expected. 

For device makers, choosing the right low-power wireless technology is the core of the design and in many use cases, battery-friendly Wi-Fi is the best option.