dev docs dev community indoor sdk contact us blog sign up Home Dev Docs Dev Community Indoor SDK Contact us Blog Sign up Estimote Real-world context for your apps Stick our tiny beacons in any location or to any object to create new, contextually rich mobile experiences. Buy beacons now! See Stickers in action See Beacons in action As featured in: What are Estimote Beacons? Estimote Beacons and Stickers are small wireless sensors that you can attach to any location or object. They broadcast tiny radio signals which your smartphone can receive and interpret, unlocking micro-location and contextual awareness. With the Estimote SDK, apps on your smartphone are able to understand their proximity to nearby locations and objects, recognizing their type, ownership, approximate location, temperature and motion. Use this data to build a new generation of magical mobile apps that connect the real world to your smart device. Estimote Beacons are certified Apple iBeacon™ compatible as well as support Eddystone™, an open beacon format from Google. How does it work? Estimote Beacons and Stickers are tiny computers. They have a powerful ARM processor, memory, Bluetooth Smart module, and temperature and motion sensors. Powered by a coin battery, they broadcast radio signals through built-in antennas. Smart devices in range receive those signals and compatible installed apps can then respond. The exact form of that response - whether a notification or another action - is up to you; our platform is fully flexible. Estimote’s SDK and Cloud tie everything together by granting apps full access to the metadata, including beacon ownership, object type, and precise location. They also enable security and other services on top of the beacons. import Estimote let estimote = Estimote(appID: "myapp", secret: "contextisking") estimote.startDiscoveringNearables(type: Estimote.NearableType.Shoe) func estimoteDidDiscoverNearables(nearables: [Estimote.Nearable]!) { let shoesThatMayInterestThisUser = nearables.filter { $0.isInMotion(forTheLast: 5.seconds) } if (estimote.user.isReturningCustomer(within: 1.month)) { // send a discount notification } } See other examples and the full Estimote Beacons SDK on our GitHub and Developer Docs pages. A brand new SDK designed specifically for Stickers will be ready in the coming weeks. What are the practical applications? Thanks to iBeacon™ technology, smartphones can now “see” more of the world around them, opening up an endless set of possibilities for richer, more personalized experiences. next With Estimote’s beacons and software (particularly Estimote Indoor Location), you can build new mobile interactions, from proximity marketing to contactless payments to in-venue analytics. Developers worldwide are building apps in retail, education, healthcare, transportation, hospitality and more. See examples in our Community Portal. Build contextual apps with Estimote Indoor Location How do I get started? Start with Estimote Beacons, the most popular iBeacon™ and Eddystone™ compatible hardware on the market. They are production ready and add contextual intelligence to any physical space. Estimote Estimote Beacons Developer Kit Dev Kit with 3 Bluetooth Beacons Default battery life 3 years; maximum life 5+ years ARM M0 Cortex, BLE, motion & temperature sensors Configurable packet type and identifiers + UUID rotation mode Omnidirectional antenna with configurable range, up to 70m Over-the-air firmware and security upgrades Remote fleet management and analytics + RESTful API iOS (iBeacon™) and Android (Eddystone™) compatible SDK used by vibrant community of 45.000+ developers Certificates: Qty: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Buy 3 Estimote Beacons for $99 now Indoor Location requires 2 dev kits. We ship daily to any country in the world. You can also pre-order Estimote Stickers, which open up new possibilities for beacon technology. You don't need Beacons to use Stickers - Stickers are for when you need a smaller and thinner form factor that can turn any object into a nearable, a smart thing connected to the Internet. Estimote Estimote Stickers Developer Kit Dev Kit with 10 Sticker Beacons Cost-effective prototyping kit for nearables Pre-programmed with nearable-specific context New firmware broadcasting connectionless telemetry packets Simpler, higher-level abstraction SDK Full iOS and Android compatibility Thin & waterproof enclosure with built-in adhesive layer ARM M0 Cortex, BLE, motion & temperature sensors Compatible with Estimote SDK and Estimote Cloud Default battery life approximately 1 year Certificates: pending Pre-order 10 Sticker Beacons for $99 We will charge only after we ship. Download our apps to demo and configure your beacons. Still have more questions? We've been developing beacon technologies since 2012, and have a dedicated team supporting more than 25,000 developers working with Estimote products. We've probably answered more questions about beacons than anyone else. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions - visit our Community Portal for in-depth discussions with our team and other experts around the world. Beacons & Stickers How long does a battery last? Inside each Beacon and Sticker is a non-rechargeable lithium battery. A beacon’s lifetime depends on its configuration. At default factory settings, Estimote Beacons last for about 2.5 - 3 years. You can extend the lifetime to over 4 years by activating power modes. Estimote Stickers last for around one year. What is a Beacon's range? The typical range of Bluetooth low-energy radio modules is up to 70 m (230 ft.). Of course, it depends on the location, because radio signals could be absorbed or diffracted. What is the difference between Beacons and Stickers? Beacons have a bigger battery and were designed for venues like retail stores, museums or airports. Stickers can turn things into "nearables" - smart objects fully detectable by your mobile device. Can Estimotes be placed outdoors? The case made of soft silicone is waterproofed. You can install them outdoors but please note that Bluetooth radio signals are heavily absorbed by water, so rain will reduce the beacon's signal strength. Also consider that operating beacons in temperatures over 60°C (140°F) or below -10°C (14°F) can reduce battery life. Do they come with additional sensors? Estimote Beacons and Stickers are both equipped with accelerometers and temperature sensors, making it possible to measure both motion and the surrounding environment. SDK & Software What kind of apps can be developed with Estimotes? Basically, the possibilities are endless. Beacons can be used to develop apps that feature contactless payments, proximity marketing, automated check-ins, and more. Stickers placed on objects allow these objects to communicate contextual information, opening a new world of possibilities around apps for everyday objects such as your fridge, bed, bicycle or even your dog. Which mobile devices are compatible? Technically, all Bluetooth Smart-enabled devices could pick up Bluetooth Low Energy signals. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group maintains a list of devices that support Bluetooth Low Energy. These include Apple devices from iPhone 4S onwards and Android devices like: Samsung Galaxy S devices, Google Nexus, Google Glass and many more. Do I need an app in order to interact with Estimotes? Yes, our Beacons and Stickers just send a Bluetooth signal, it’s an app that will trigger action on a user's screen based on proximity to a particular beacon. Without an app no magic will happen. Download the Estimote App from the App Store to try out some of the possibilities. How can I start playing with them? Check out our Developer Docs, created specially to help you start with this new technology. Ordering & Shipping When will I get my order? We're shipping beacons on a daily basis and normally you can expect them within a week of placing the order. After the purchase is made you will receive a confirmation email with a tracking number. Is it possible to order a larger quantity? Yes! Please contact us directly and we’ll be happy to offer a volume discount. It’s awesome! Where can I buy? For now you can buy our beacons only through our website. We ship worldwide and we can deliver them even to Antarctica. What is your return policy? Your satisfaction is very important for us. If you’re not happy with Beacons or Stickers, you can return them within 15 days after arrival - see our terms of sale. See more answers on our Community Portal Can Estimote be used at scale? If you’re ready to deploy beacon technology at scale, we can help. Our hardware is production ready, certified (FCC, CE & IC, as well as Apple’s iBeacon™ program), compatible with Eddystone™ format and already deployed in dozens of countries. We ship bulk orders daily and our Beacons and SDK are trusted by everyone from startups to Fortune 500 companies. We offer enterprise-grade tools and services via Estimote Cloud. These include field-tested API’s for analytics and fleet management, as well as the most sophisticated power optimization and security software on the market. Contact our Business Team Our offices in New York, San Francisco and Krakow actively support a global developer community of 45,000 and counting. Why should I work with you? With a team of 45 and growing (join us!), we have deep expertise in hardware, software, data science and more, born out of hundreds of thousands of hours of development experience. We can be a true partner at every step of your iBeacon™ deployment, from initial testing to full-scale rollout. Backed by leading US investors, Estimote was founded in March 2012 with the goal of changing how consumers interact daily with the world around them. We have dedicated business teams in the US and Europe. Our R&D and manufacturing is based in Central Europe where we meet demanding standards for privacy and security. How do I stay updated? Just follow @estimote on Twitter and watch the #estimote hashtag. Follow us! Or subscribe to the Estimote Blog where we publish news and inspiration. Follow us! You should also sign up for our newsletter for product announcements and more. Subscribe You can also find us on other social media: You can always send us an email with questions or feedback. Contact us via hello@estimote.com Contact us now and we'll answer you within one hour. close video close video Home How does it work? 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