What is iBeacon?
iBeacon works with Location Services in iOS. With iBeacon, your iOS device can alert apps when you approach or leave a location. In addition to monitoring your location, an app knows when you’re close to an iBeacon, like a checkout counter in a retail store. Instead of using latitude and longitude to determine your location, iBeacon uses a Bluetooth low energy signal that is detected by your iOS device. Visit the official Bluetooth website to learn more about Bluetooth technology.
What do I need to use iBeacon?
To use iBeacon, you need Bluetooth turned on and one of these devices with iOS 7 or later:
- iPhone 4s or later
- iPad (3rd generation) or later
- iPad mini or later
- iPod touch (5th generation) or later
To choose which apps and system services work with iBeacon, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
If you allow third-party apps or websites to use your current location, you agree to their terms, privacy policies, and practices. You should review the terms, privacy policies, and practices of the apps and websites to understand how they use your location and other information. Information Apple collects will be treated in accordance with Apple's Privacy Policy.