Video Tutorials
Developers
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 […]
iBKS Hello World for Android
ABSTRACT The App demo “iBKS Hello World” is a project that contains the most important functions to begin interacting with a Beacon. This document explains how this project, implemented for Android Studio, is structured and what the functions that can be found on it are. AUDIENCE This document is focused for App developers who have […]
Knowledge Base
FAQs
How can I reset the iBKS 105 beacon to configure it?
In order to set different parameters, you may need to enter in connectable mode, and that could require resetting the beacon. Therefore, just remove the battery and insert it again by turning the lead counter clockwise. There are some marks on the sidewalls to show you how to close it again.
How should I register the Eddystone™ EID on Google Developers Platform?
From the knowledge base of the iBKS Support Center you can check EID Setup Tutorial article, which will guide you through the steps to do it through our free app iBKS Config Tool.
I would like to develop an Application to interact with Eddystone EID. How to start?
From the knowledge base of the iBKS Support Center you will find interesting articles about getting started, EID setup tutorial, … for the first steps. Once you get the essentials, you may download from the developers’ area the iBKS SDK in order to communicate, manage and interact with iBKS Beacons from your own App.
Is EID registration limited only to Google Developers Platform?
No. Eddystone is an open beacon format and, even though we strongly recommend using Google Proximity Beacon API at least in the first steps while getting started with Eddystone EID, through this link you will find all the information needed in order to develop your own EID trusted resolver for registration.
Do iBKS beacons incorporate sensors?
By default, all iBKS models can incorporate an accelerometer, a hall sensor and a temperature sensor as an optional additional hardware. If you need to incorporate other sensors, please contact us through this form for further information.