# PiBeacon - mobile edition — Low-cost, DIY iBeacon platform

> DIY iBeacon platform for precise location tracking and smart home automation. (iPhone/iPad app by Gabriel Jacoby-Cooper.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pibeacon-mobile-edition/id1320503790 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gabriel Jacoby-Cooper](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485233218)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pibeacon-mobile-edition/id1320503790/reviews.md

## What is PiBeacon?

PiBeacon is an easy-to-use, low-cost, do-it-yourself iBeacon platform. With a tiny, $10 computer called Raspberry Pi Zero W, you can run our ready-made software to quickly create a Bluetooth beacon.

Every Bluetooth beacon constantly broadcasts a unique identifier to nearby devices (such as smartphones). Those devices can then figure out their physical location much more accurately than with location services using GPS, Wi-Fi, and/or cell towers. For example, you could place a beacon in, say, a bedroom and configure it so that when you walk in, your iPhone detects the signal from the beacon and automatically turns on your smart lighting.

This app can be used to configure and manage PiBeacon devices. You can enable or disable beacons, configure actions to be run upon entering or exiting a beacon's signal range, and measure the signal strength of a beacon visually with our innovative augmented reality interface.

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app will not work with other Bluetooth beacon platforms. Gerzer is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by Apple or The Raspberry Pi Foundation.

## Key features

- Create custom Bluetooth beacons
- Precise indoor location tracking
- Automate smart home actions
- Configure beacon actions
- Measure signal strength with AR


## Frequently asked questions about PiBeacon

### What is PiBeacon used for?

PiBeacon allows you to create your own Bluetooth beacons using a Raspberry Pi Zero W. These beacons enable precise indoor location tracking, which can be used for applications like automatically controlling smart home devices when you enter a room.

### How does PiBeacon determine location?

PiBeacon leverages Bluetooth signals from your custom-made beacons. Nearby devices can detect these signals to determine their physical location with greater accuracy than GPS or Wi-Fi alone.

### Can PiBeacon be used to control smart lights?

Yes, PiBeacon can be configured to trigger actions when you enter or exit a beacon's signal range. For example, you can set it up so that your iPhone automatically turns on smart lighting when you enter a specific room.

### What devices are supported by PiBeacon?

The PiBeacon app is supported on iPhones and iPods. It is designed to work with custom iBeacon devices created using a Raspberry Pi Zero W.

### Is PiBeacon compatible with other Bluetooth beacon platforms?

No, this app is specifically designed for the PiBeacon platform and will not work with other Bluetooth beacon systems.

### What is the age rating for PiBeacon?

PiBeacon has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in DIY technology and smart home applications.

### How often is PiBeacon updated?

PiBeacon was last updated on January 3, 2018, with version 1.0. Information on future update frequency is not provided.

### Does PiBeacon have ads?

The provided data does not indicate the presence of advertisements within the PiBeacon app.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-01-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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All apps by Gabriel Jacoby-Cooper: https://appshunter.io/developer/1485233218

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