Question 1

How to filter beacons by UUID in BeaconScanner?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided ReactiveCocoa signal with a filter block, as shown in the README example, to subscribe only to beacons matching a specific UUID string like 'B9407F30-F5F8-466E-AFF9-25556B57FE6D'.

Question 2

Does BeaconScanner work on the latest macOS versions?

Accepted Answer

The project doesn't specify compatibility, but since it relies on Core Bluetooth APIs, it should function on recent macOS releases, though updates might be needed for new system features or deprecations.

Question 3

Can I use BeaconScanner without ReactiveCocoa?

Accepted Answer

No, the framework's event handling is built around ReactiveCocoa signals, so removing it would require significant code modifications to use alternative methods like delegates or closures.

Question 4

BeaconScanner vs BeaconOSX: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

BeaconScanner is for scanning iBeacons, while BeaconOSX is for emitting them; choose based on whether you need to detect nearby beacons or broadcast as a beacon from your Mac.

Question 5

How accurate is the RSSI measurement in BeaconScanner?

Accepted Answer

RSSI is provided directly by Core Bluetooth and used as-is; accuracy varies with environmental factors and Bluetooth hardware, similar to other BLE applications, with no built-in calibration.

Question 6

Is there a way to save or export scan data from the BeaconScanner app?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention data export features; the app focuses on real-time display, so developers would need to modify the source code to add logging or export capabilities.

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