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iBKS Hello World for iOS

ABSTRACT The App demo “iBKS Hello World” is a project that contains the most important functions to begin interacting with a Beacon. In this document is explained how this project, implemented in swift and XCode 8.2.1, is structured and what are the functions that can be found on it. AUDIENCE This document is focused for […]

iBKS SDK for Android

ABSTRACT This document explains how to setup all the tools needed to start using iBKS SDK. AUDIENCE This document is primarily focused for Android software developers with basic knowledge of beacon configuration IMPORTANT SO Requirements: Android 5.0 or higher Before you start Let’s play Create project App permissions Location Bluetooth Internet EID registration Compile your […]

iBKS Frames Protocol

ABSTRACT This document explains the different frames that are implemented in iBKS devices (iBKS use BLE to broadcast). AUDIENCE This document is primarily for developers with advanced knowledge of beacon protocols. IMPORTANT: All data used in the frame is in big-endian format. Italic text of this document is just an example of data that can […]

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FAQs

Why should I use Eddystone™-EID?

In order to enhance the security of your beacon networks, preventing the risk of being tracked or controlled by malicious third parties. More info click here.

What happens if I forget my beacon’s lock password?

By default, beacon is unlocked and the password is all ‘0’ (32 hex chars), if you lock the beacon by changing the password, you will need to remember it to connect it again in connectable mode. If you don’t remember the password, there is NO other way to recover it other than sending the beacon […]

What is the difference between Eddystone™-URL and Nearby Notifications?

Eddystone™-URL and Nearby Notifications (the web URL attachment type one) services are quite similar. In order to decide which one fits the best for your use case, check the next main differences: Eddystone™-URL needs Chrome to be notified. For Nearby Notifications no prior app installed is required. Eddystone™-URL works on both Android and iOS. Nearby […]

What is Eddystone™?

Eddystone™ is an open beacon protocol from Google, which allows Bluetooth Low Energy devices to broadcast data across short distances to a receiver. The main advantages of this protocol over the rest of the existing ones is that it allows you to set and send four different advertising packets (frame types): Eddystone-UID: equivalent to the […]