Category Archives: Beacon

Apple is the developer of the iBeacon protocol. Apple introduced it at the Worldwide Developers Conference of 2013. Since then, multiple vendors have come up with hardware transmitters that were compatible with long range iBeacon. These are typically known as beacons and are categorized as a type of BLE device. These beacons have the capability […]

Back in June 2013, Apple unveiled its next big thing in the wireless communication world – iBeacon. This technology hadn’t drawn too much attention at that time, but it was still impressive. It relies on the back of Bluetooth 4.0 (introduced in 2010), or as we call it, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. iBeacon specification […]

Background on Google Beacon Setup Beacon technology is very popular among marketers since its arrival. According to the Global Market Insight, beacon technology will surpass almost $25 billion by 2024. So it shows that beacons technology has a lot of potentials and gaining more popularity in the coming years. This article will explain in detail […]

Eddystone is one of the remarkable beacon format developed by Google. It is a powerful, transparent and open-source beacon format and is available for both iOS and Android devices. This article introduces you to the most powerful and reliable platform for Eddystone beacons known as MOKO Smart. You will learn the complete working of Bluetooth […]

Eddystone is the most popular beacon developed by Google. Most of the companies are utilizing Eddystone beacon to send a location-based notification. It is an open-source and multiplatform beacon. Moreover, you can use it with both iOS and Android. Eddystone beacon can broadcast four types of data, described by three major frames: Eddystone-Url: It is […]

Bluetooth beacons are taking over all the marketing strategies. They enable proximity-aware applications for businesses, customers and other industrial environments. This article explains the Eddystone protocol and specifications. Moreover, you will learn about Bluetooth BLE beacon standards of Eddystone, iBeacon, and AltBeacon as well. So the beacons are about to transform our entire world. Before […]

Bluetooth location beacons aren’t exactly a new technology – they’ve been around for several few years now. But these small wireless transmitters are still sparking fresh innovation in the world of location-based services. Using Bluetooth Low Energy signals, beacons can broadcast to and be picked up by compatible mobile apps and devices. While beacons are […]

Beacons are wireless transmitters that use low-energy Bluetooth technology to send signals known as BLE to nearby smart devices. Bluetooth beacons are installed at different locations and send push notifications to the customers on their cellphones. The push notification has content related to the person’s current location. The purpose of iBeacon technology is to enhance […]

Beacons: An SDK to dominate them all. Go, Raul, but did not you say that the Ibeacons aka Beacons saw it as a hype for this year? Yes, although I can always go wrong, I’m not a guru. So … The title of the article about beacons? Well nothing, are a reflection on the changes, twists and movements that […]