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April Beacon

Introdution

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 Bluetooth GATT 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

ABSensor N01

  • Power supply by CR2032 Battery 230~ mAh (replaceable).
  • Dimensions: Height 33mm, Width 33mm, Depth 10mm
  • Signal range 3m - 60m.
  • Embedded acceleration sensor
  • One LED and one button
  • One hole for leash/strip
  • Advertise 1st UUID when still, advertise 2nd UUID when move
  • BLE micro controller NRF52810

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)

ABSensor N03

  • Power supply by CR2450 Battery 500~ mAh (replaceable).
  • Dimensions: Diameter 48mm, Height 23mm
  • Embedded Temperature/Humidity/Light sensors.
  • BLE micro controller NRF52832

April Beacon N04

* Power supply by CR2450 Battery 500~ mAh (replaceable). * Dimensions: Diameter 48mm, Height 23mm * External antenna * BLE micro controller NRF52810

April Beacon N05

  • Power supply by CR1632 Battery 120~ mAh (replaceable).
  • PCB Dimensions: Height 23.9mm, Width 23.1mm
  • Embedded acceleration sensor LIS3DH
  • One LED and one button (For factory reset)
  • BLE micro controller NRF52810

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

ABSensor N07

N07 is a BLE (Bluetooth LE) beacon with temperature and humidity sensor. It advertises the temperature/humidity data with BTHome protocol.

BTHome is an open standard protocol for broadcasting sensor data. It is supported by popular home automation platforms, like Home Assistant, out of the box.

  • Nordic solution, long battery life. The BLE chip is NRF52820
  • Temperature and humidity sensor for environment monitoring
  • Power supply by CR2450 Battery 500~ mAh (replaceable).
  • Dimensions: 40mm x 40mm x 13.5mm
  • One LED and one button

USB Beacon 305

  • USB Powered
  • Supporting iBeacon + Eddystone
  • BLE micro controller CC2540
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Contributors: yanc