Best Beacon Transmitter Apps

Minnesota 511

by Minnesota Department of Transportation

Free

Access real-time traffic and road condition information for Minnesota highways. Get audio alerts, view maps with event icons, and check winter road conditions, incidents, and closures. Includes camera feeds, construction updates, and rest area information.

Beacon Scan

by David Helms

Free

This utility app helps remote users measure and report iBeacon advertising characteristics. It scans for beacons within a defined region and provides key values like Major, Minor, and RSSI. Users can customize beacon region UUIDs to match their testing environment.

nRF Beacons

by Nordic Semiconductor ASA

Free

This utility app demonstrates the capabilities of a Bluetooth beacon kit. It enables users to configure beacon settings and define actions triggered by proximity events. Supported actions include displaying content, opening web links, and playing alarms.

Locate Beacon

by Radius Networks, Inc.

Free

This utility app enables your device to act as a Proximity Beacon using iBeacon™ Technology. It can also detect nearby beacons in various formats, providing real-time distance estimates and alerts. Users can configure identifiers and calibrate their own beacons.

Holyiot-beacon

by Shenzhen Hong yi yun jia technology Co.,LTD

Free

This utility app allows users to read and modify Bluetooth beacon broadcast information. It also provides real-time environmental data, including temperature, pressure, and humidity.

GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 NTRIP

by Glacial Ridge Technologies

Free

This client app provides RTK corrections to compatible GPS receivers. It is designed for exclusive use with GRTech Beacon 4.0/5.0 devices. Be aware that continuous GPS use in the background can significantly impact battery life.

BEEKS Beacon Maker

by SSI America, Inc.

Free

This utility allows developers to easily configure, deploy, and manage BEEKS Bluetooth Beacons. It provides tools for setting up multiple beacons, customizing their advertisements, and testing their functionality. Users can also access developer resources for creating custom applications.

AprilBeacon

by 灿 颜

Free

This utility app aids in debugging Beacon devices. It provides tools for developers to manage and troubleshoot their Beacon hardware. The application is free to use and available on iOS devices.

AirLocate

by PerCon Corporation

Free

This utility app displays and logs beacon information from a device running the AirBeacon app. It can receive UUIDs wirelessly and send logged data via email. Useful for tracking nearby beacons.

Antenna Finder : Aerial Point

OTA HDTV tower signal aligner

Free

This app helps you find the closest broadcast TV towers and aim your antenna directly at them. It works offline and provides detailed information about each tower, including signal strength and broadcast channels. Ideal for cord-cutters and antenna installers.

Beacon Simulator

Use your phone as a beacon

Free

This utility app transforms your smartphone into a beacon transmitter. It's designed for developers to easily test beacon-enabled applications without needing physical hardware. Quickly set up and broadcast signals, and generate UUIDs for your development workflow.