Beacon Simulator 1.5.1

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacon Simulator

This application turns your Android device into a virtual BLE beacon advertiser and transmitter. It allows users to create custom beacon configurations and simulate a physical beacon virtually at any time and location.

Its primary function is to assist developers involved in beacon software by offering greater flexibility compared to physical beacons.

Current Features:

• Broadcast and advertise iBeacon, AltBeacon, Eddystone formats
• Eddystone support for: URL, UID, unencrypted TLM (telemetry), EID (Ephemeral ID)
• Create, edit, manage, and save beacon configurations
• Background broadcasting capability
• Scan nearby beacons and copy their configurations
• Check tool to determine the number of broadcasts possible on your device
• Available in English and French languages

Android Limitations:

• The MAC address is automatically handled by Android, changing for each new EID rotation
• It is not possible to broadcast multiple different frames with the same MAC address
• Broadcast capability is dependent on the device; utilize the check tool to assess compatibility

Other Limitations:

• TLM data remains static over time
• Scanning is currently considered an auxiliary feature rather than a primary function of the application

Permissions are requested for:

• Bluetooth: Scanning and broadcasting via Bluetooth
• Location: Required by Android to conduct Bluetooth scans
• Internet: Necessary for log collection in case of crashes and statistical analysis of usage