Bluetooth is a wireless protocol for short-distance data exchange, operating in a personal area network (PAN) environment. It includes various device classes based on range: Class 1 (100m), Class 2 (10m), and Class 3 (1m), along with numerous profiles for specific functions such as audio streaming, image transfer, printing, and internet access. Key profiles include the Hands-Free Profile (HFP) for car kits and the Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) for sharing contacts between devices.