Video Tutorials
Developers
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 […]
iBKS GATT Reference Manual
ABSTRACT This document explains the Generic Attributes (GATT) of iBKS beacon services and characteristics which include iBeacon Service, Eddystone Service and Global Service. AUDIENCE This document is primarily for App developers and advanced users. IMPORTANT: Firmware version related: EDSTEID V5.2016.06.29.1 or newer versions GATT Table. Characteristics Configuration Mode Services Definition Eddystone Service iBeacon Service Global […]
Knowledge Base
FAQs
What are the protocols embedded in the new firmware release (V5)?
Both iBeacon and full Eddystone protocols are supported in the new firmware release.
How to configure the beacons with the new firmware?
A new iBKS Config Tool version has been released with a smart design and a much more user-friendly interface. However, other apps may be used to configure iBKS beacons.
What is a Beacon?
A beacon is a device that alerts mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, of its presence through radio waves under the Bluetooth 4.0 protocol well known as Bluetooth Smart or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). A beacon device broadcasts a small quantity of information, called frames, every so often. When a mobile device is close […]
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 […]
Do I need to use the ‘iBKS Config Tool’?
‘iBKS Config Tool’ is a free app that allows you to modify the internal configuration of a beacon available in App Store and Google Play. However, you can use other apps to configure iBKS beacons.