An Overview of the Different Types of Beacons

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In this article, you will learn to understand the different types of beacons installed by React Mobile.

Below are five distinct types of beacons you might encounter at a React Mobile installation, listed in chronological order from our earliest to our most recent models.

 

Estimote Beacon

  • Geometrical or angle-shaped beacon with a soft rubber enclosure on the bottom side.
  • Estimote beacons come in multiple colors and may not be white, as pictured below.
  • Require (2) AA batteries. To change the batteries, refer to the How to Replace the Batteries in an Estimote Beacon article for assistance.
  • Beacon identifiers look like 00112233445577889900112233445566 (shown in the React Mobile Hospitality application or under the device details in the Customer Portal).

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Carfit Beacon

  • Circular-shaped and black beacon.
  • Dimensions: approximately ½" thick by 2" across or approximately 10 mm thick by 50 mm.
  • Require (3) CR2032 batteries. To changes the batteries, refer to the How to Replace the Batteries in a Carfit Beacon article for assistance.
  • Beacon identifiers look like 00:11:22:33:44:55 (shown in the React Mobile Hospitality application or under the device details in the Customer Portal).

 

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React Mobile Beacon Version 1 (React)

  • Rectangular shaped and white beacons that have the React logo on the front.
  • Dimensions: 2" Height x 2.23" Width x 0.6" Depth.
  • Require (2) AAA batteries. To changes the batteries, refer to the How to Replace the Batteries in a React1 Beacon article for assistance.
  • Beacon identifiers look like 00:11:22:33:44:55 (shown in the React Mobile Hospitality application or under the device details in the Customer Portal).

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React Mobile Beacon Version 2 (React2)

  • Circular shaped and white beacons that have the React logo on the front in light gray font.
  • Dimensions: ¾" thick by 1 ¼" across, or about 15 mm by 35mm.
  • Require (1) CR2477 battery. To changes the batteries, refer to the How to Replace the Battery in a React2 Beacon article for assistance.
  • Beacon identifiers look like 00:11:22:33:44:55 (shown in the React Mobile Hospitality application or under the device details in the Customer Portal).

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Apple iBeacon Compatible Equipment

  • This product is not installed by our team but can be compatible with the React Mobile safety platform.
  • Varied appearance depending on which equipment is being used. Wi-Fi routers by Aruba, Ruckus, and Meraki, as well as smart thermostats may have iBeacon compatibility.
  • iBeacon mode must be enabled on one set of devices, ensure that they each have the same Proximity UUID value but distinct pairs of Major and Minor values.
  • Beacon identifiers look like 00112233445577889900112233445566:00000:00001 (shown in the React Mobile Hospitality application or under the device details in the Customer Portal).

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