iBeacon, standardized by Apple in 2013, is a revolutionary Bluetooth low - energy technology. Compatible hardware transmitters, known as beacons, broadcast their identifiers to nearby devices. This iBeacon module offers multiple applications. First, it can distribute messages at specific points like stores, bus stops, or furniture. Unlike GPS - based geopush, it has less impact on battery life and offers greater precision, down to a few centimeters. Second, it serves as an indoor positioning system, helping smartphones find their relative location in a store. Retailers can use it for mobile commerce, offering special deals and enabling mobile payments. To push messages, you need an app and a data server. This product comes with a dedicated iOS app, LightBeacon, for easy configuration. The module has a pre - installed CR2450 coin - cell battery, but it may need replacement. Specifications include a TI CC2541 chip, low power consumption (30uA on average), a 1.5 - year battery life, compatibility with Apple and Estimote, customizable settings, and a range of 30 - 50 meters. It also supports ITU detection, OAD technology for wireless firmware updates, and has a repair password. You can download the Android app from the provided link.
Using this iBeacon module is easy. First, replace the pre - installed battery with a new CR2450 coin - cell battery if it's flat. You can buy it from us or battery retailers. There are no lights or indicators, so after replacing the battery, use a Beacon Scanner App on your Android device to check if the beacon is working. You should be able to see the MAC, UID, and distance. To use the message - pushing feature, install the dedicated iOS app LightBeacon or the Android app from the provided link. This app helps you configure the module, either individually or in batches. When the app detects the iBeacon's location, it can calculate your position according to your settings and fetch advertising data from the server to push messages to your device. Remember, to make this work, you need both the app and a data server. For maintenance, since the battery has a 1.5 - year life, keep an eye on its usage time. The module supports wireless firmware updates through OAD technology, so make sure to check for updates regularly to keep it running smoothly.
