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...

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.

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...

What are the new features of the new iBKS firmware (V5)?

Basically:Full support for Eddystone (EID included)Advertising period configurable independently for each slotTX Power and Calibrated Power configurable independently for each slotUnique Password to lock the whole GATT TableNew connection mode: connectable window. The beacon remains mostly in non-connectable mode and becomes connectable just for a...

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.

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.

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...

How long does the battery last?

The battery lifetime for each iBKS family product depends on the internal configuration of each iBKS beacon. Please check the datasheet of each iBKS family product to get further information about this matter.

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...