| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | For short range direct wireless connections between smart phones, computers, laptops and other devices |
| Tethering | Connecting two devices using a physical cable in order to share a network or data connection between them |
| NFC | Often used for payments but can have other use cases. Requires proximity and line of site for devices to share data wirelessly. |
| Z-Wave | Proprietary wireless standard that creates a mesh of wireless devices for sharing information. Often used in home automation networks. |
| ZigBee | An open standard based on IEEE 802.15.4 PAN that creates a mesh of wireless devices for sharing information. Often used in home automation networks. |