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Beyond Standard Beacons: Long-Range Bluetooth Devices Usher In New Applications

Standard Bluetooth beacons used for indoor positioning have ranges of about 50 meters. Now new long-range beacon technologies are emerging that extend well beyond conventional capabilities. Limitations of Standard Beacons…

Bluetooth Beacons vs. NFC Tags: Which Is Better for Connecting the Physical and Digital?

As companies seek to bridge the gap between physical and digital experiences, Bluetooth beacons and NFC tags are two leading technologies. How do these wireless solutions compare? Introducing Bluetooth Beacons…

Bluetooth Beacons vs. WiFi vs. GPS: A Comparison of Indoor Positioning Technologies

With growing demand for accurate indoor positioning, Bluetooth beacons have emerged as a leading solution. How do beacons compare to other technologies like WiFi and GPS? Bluetooth Beacons Bluetooth beacons…

Battle of the Bluetooth Beacon Protocols: Eddystone vs. iBeacon

Two main protocols dominate the Bluetooth beacon landscape - Eddystone from Google and iBeacon from Apple. Here is an overview of each protocol's capabilities and key differences that businesses should…

Securing Your Bluetooth Beacon Network: 5 Key Strategies

As businesses implement networks of Bluetooth beacons for indoor positioning and mobile engagement, security should be a top priority. Here are 5 best practices to keep your beacon infrastructure and…

How to Successfully Deploy Bluetooth Beacons in Your Venue

Bluetooth beacons can provide innovative interactive experiences for customers. However, successfully deploying beacons across large venues requires careful planning and execution. Here are best practices to consider for your beacon…

Bluetooth Beacons: Convenient Technology with Privacy Tradeoffs

Bluetooth beacons promise exciting new location-aware experiences for mobile app users. However, the convenience comes with inherent privacy tradeoffs that consumers should understand. What Are Bluetooth Beacons? Bluetooth beacons are…

Bluetooth Beacons: Changing the Game for Indoor Navigation

Indoor positioning technology has long lagged behind the precise navigation systems we’ve become accustomed to outdoors through GPS. Bluetooth beacons are finally bringing robust, accurate indoor navigation capabilities to the…

How Bluetooth Beacons Are Revolutionizing Interactivity

Bluetooth beacons are taking interactivity and engagement to new levels across a variety of industries. These small wireless transmitters have become a game-changer for organizations looking to bridge the physical…

Bluetooth Beacons – An Introduction

Bluetooth beacons are small wireless devices that broadcast Bluetooth signals to nearby smartphones and other devices. They are an important component of location-based services and proximity marketing. What are Bluetooth…