April Beacon
Introduction
AprilBeacon is one of the most commonly used beacons. Supporting both iBeacon and Eddystone. Battery level can be shown in the advertising data or via a BLE connection.
While this beacon has both iOS and Android configuration apps, the iOS app is easier to use and is more functional. If you are setting up Eddystone-URL (for Android notifications) and you consider yourself to be non-technical then you will need use of an iOS device for setup.
Features
- Configurable including UUID, major, minor and TX power etc
- Upgrade Over-The-Air supported.
Models
April Beacon N02
- Power supply by Lithium Battery 800 mAh
- Dimension: 86mm * 54mm * 4mm
- One LED and one button
- BLE micro controller NRF52810
Button status
For Firmware version >= v4.0.6
- Long push button 2 seconds and more
- Turn on/off advertising
- Stop advertising if fast blink
- Start advertising if slow blink
- Short press button
- blink once
- Advertise the 2nd UUID 30 seconds, then advertise the 1st UUID. (Default settings)
April Beacon N06
- Power supply by CR2032 Battery 225~ mAh (replaceable).
- Dimensions:
60mm x 35mm x 12mm
- One LED and one button
- BLE micro controller NRF52810 or NRF52820
USB Beacon 305
- USB Powered
- Supporting iBeacon + Eddystone
- BLE micro controller CC2540