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 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 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 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.
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 […]
What are the protocols embedded in the new firmware release (V5)?
Both iBeacon and full Eddystone protocols are supported in the new firmware release.
What is iBeacon™?
iBeacon™ is a beacon protocol from Apple, which allows Bluetooth devices to broadcast data across short distances to a receiver. iBeacon™ was released in 2013 and caused an enormous revolution due to its native implementation on the iOS operating system, allowing the developers to put apps in the foreground that were in the background or […]
How can I replace the battery of the iBKS 105 beacon?
Replacing the battery of iBKS 105 models is easy. Just turn the lid of the iBKS 105 as if it were a ‘jam pot’ and replace it. To close it, check the marks on the side of the device.