The Ultimate Guide to iBeacon

Everything from the basics to real world use cases

Ever since Apple introduced iBeacon in 2013, popularity and buzz surrounded this cool new bluetooth phenomenon. We've all heard of the cool use cases in different industries such as retail and hospitality, as well as using beacons in the household. And with many companies looking for ways in which they can incorporate beacon technology and deliver engaging, mobile experiences for their customers, beacons look to be the way of the future. So we thought we'd share everything we know about iBeacon so that you can quickly get up to speed.

In this guide, you'll learn:

• What beacons, iBeacon, and BLE technology are
• What UUID, major, and minor values are for
• How beacons are being used in the real world