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Blue Charm Beacons - Bluetooth BLE iBeacon (BC-U1-USB MultiBeacon) - USB Powered - Long Range BLE 5.0

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About this item

  • Our newest USB-powered beacon makes battery life a non-issue. In addition, because there is no battery to worry about, you can speed up the broadcast interval to 100ms to make it easier for phone/scanner to "see" and react to the broadcast very quickly. Does not include wall charger; compatible with any standard USB-A 5V wall charger or USB-A port on a computer or inside a vehicle.
  • Broadcasts your choice of iBeacon, Eddystone TLM, Eddystone URL, and/or Eddystone UID format. Eddystone TLM broadcasts battery strength, temperature, and broadcast count data every tenth broadcast.
  • Free configuration apps for iPhone & Android allow you to adjust settings according to your needs.
  • Transmit distance: 0.2-60 meters when using BLE 5.0. Selectable TX levels: -40, -20, -16, -12, -8, -4, 0, +4dBm
  • Our website has very detailed step-by-step instructions with multiple screenshots under the Quick Start Guide menu.
  • This beacon is compatible with all bluetooth-capable smartphones as well as with our BLE beacon scanning gateway (Item BCG04). Works great with Home Assistant too. See our website for some sample projects using beacons with HA. (Under the "Ideas" menu at the top)



Product Description

Our newest USB-powered beacon makes battery life a non-issue.

  • Because there is no battery to worry about, you can decrease the broadcast interval to 100ms to make it easier for phone/scanner to "see" and react to the broadcast very quickly.
  • Does not include wall charger; compatible with any standard USB-A 5V wall charger or USB-A port on a computer or inside a vehicle.
  • Transmit distance: 0.2-60 meters (BLE 5.0); 0.2-30 meters (BLE 4.0)
  • Wide Range of TX settings.
  • Long Range BLE 5.0 but also compatible with BLE 4.0 phones/scanners
  • This unique Multi-Beacon broadcasts your choice of iBeacon, Eddystone TLM, Eddystone URL, and/or Eddystone UID format.
  • Beacon name, UUID, TX broadcast strength, broadcast interval, major/minor, etc. are customizable via our free apps.

Our website has very detailed step by step instructions and screenshots under the Quick Start Guide menu.

Specifications:

  • Transmission: iBeacon, Eddystone URL, and/or Eddystone UID format.
  • BLE version: 5.0 and also backward compatible with BLE 4.0 devices
  • Battery size: none; USB-A powered; Does not include wall charger
  • Size: 22mm x 16mm x 6mm (approx. 55/64" x 5/8" x 15/64")
  • Weight: 1.5 grams
  • Waterproofing: no
  • Password: yes
  • Wide TX Power range: select from -40, -20, -16, -12, -8, -4, 0, +4dBm
  • Interval: adjustable from 100-10,000 milliseconds including optimal precise numbers such as 1022.5ms
  • On/Off switch: no
  • Transmit distance: 0.2-90 meters (BLE 5.0); 0.2-50 meters (BLE 4.0)
  • Free Android configuration app: yes
  • Free iOS configuration app: yes

Feel free to ask if you have any questions or would like to order in bulk.


Kurt Landfors
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
I was able to quickly configure this iBeacon using iphone then created a BLE Advertisement listener to determine proximity using the Windows UWP Bluetooth example. Fun little toy.
AM
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2024
Bought to use as beacon for PhotoSync app on iPhone because geofencing unreliable, specifically if phone is connected to CarPlay when you approach the target zone.Now photos sync perfectly when arriving at home.Also, moving around the home, if I take photos and I’m out of range, once I’m back in range it will sync.Have it hooked up to home server, which then backs up to Dropbox.No need to pay for iCloud as well.
MOBLSU
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
Using this as a "at home" sensor for my vehicle within Home Assistant. This beacon broadcasts with MQTT and can be utilized to track and locate this item at my home. Previously, I utilized Tiles and there is no comparison! These feel more solid, have a replaceable battery, and are customizable in many different ways (UUID, RSSI @1m, etc). Also, Thomas (owner of Blue Charm) has been extremely helpful explaining the features and technologies within the devices so that I can make more educated decisions on my project. I've also utilized the BC011 and BC021 versions.
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