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Estimote

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description Estimote Overview

Estimote delivers Bluetooth Low Energy beacons designed to create localized experiences. These devices enable geofencing, allowing developers to trigger actions based on a user’s proximity to specific areas. The technology is valuable for applications like smart cities, retail location tracking, and indoor navigation. It serves businesses and organizations seeking precise location-based services and IoT solutions.

help Estimote FAQ

How do Estimote beacons trigger enter and exit events?

Estimote beacons broadcast over Bluetooth Low Energy, and an app uses the Estimote SDK to detect proximity changes. The Proximity API can then trigger an enter or exit event when a phone comes near a tagged area. [Estimote beacon guide](https://developer.estimote.com/how-beacons-work/)

Can an Estimote geofencing app run on both iPhone and Android?

Yes. Estimote provides SDKs for iOS and Android, provided the device supports Bluetooth Low Energy. The documented connection prerequisites include an iOS or Android device with Bluetooth 4.0 support. [Estimote developer documentation](https://developer.estimote.com/managing-beacons/connecting-to-beacons/)

Do Estimote beacons work like paired Bluetooth speakers?

Usually not. Estimote beacons are mainly scanned as Bluetooth advertisements rather than used through normal audio-style pairing or GATT profiles, while special GATT services are used for configuration and fleet management. [Estimote Bluetooth explanation](https://developer.estimote.com/how-beacons-work/)

Can Estimote provide indoor location instead of only simple proximity alerts?

Yes. Estimote describes an Indoor Location API that uses signals from multiple beacons to calculate an x and y position. That is different from a simple enter or exit trigger, which only needs proximity to one tagged area. [Estimote API overview](https://developer.estimote.com/)

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