Beacon OSX
Turn a Bluetooth 4-enabled Mac running OS X Mavericks into an iBeacon transmitter.
What is Beacon OSX?
BeaconOSX is a macOS application that allows Mac computers with Bluetooth 4.0 hardware to function as iBeacon transmitters. It enables developers to broadcast Bluetooth Low Energy signals that simulate physical iBeacons for testing proximity-based applications. The software specifically works on OS X Mavericks, as Apple removed this capability in subsequent macOS versions.
iOS and macOS developers working on location-aware applications who need to test iBeacon functionality without purchasing dedicated hardware. Also useful for educators and researchers exploring proximity technology.
Provides a free, hardware-free solution for iBeacon testing using existing Mac hardware. Offers a graphical interface for easy configuration, making it more accessible than command-line alternatives available at the time.
Overview
Use a Bluetooth 4 enabled Mac running Mavericks (not Yosemite) as an iBeacon
Use Cases
Best For
- Testing iBeacon-based iOS applications without physical beacons
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