beacon-scanner ☆

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Description:
Utility to scan for iBeacon-compatible devices

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.1.13@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: bluetooth ibeacon scanning utility proximity

Install: brew install --cask beacon-scanner

About:
BeaconScanner is a utility designed to scan for and display iBeacon-compatible devices in the vicinity. It provides a real-time view of Bluetooth Low Energy signals, making it invaluable for developers and users working with proximity-aware applications. The tool helps in debugging and monitoring beacon deployments by visualizing signal strength and identifiers.

Key Features:

Real-time scanning for iBeacon and Eddystone devices
Displays UUID, major, minor values and signal strength (RSSI)
Simple, native macOS graphical user interface
Logging and monitoring of detected beacons over time

Use Cases:

Debugging proximity-aware applications during development
Auditing and verifying physical beacon installations and coverage

Alternatives:

Locate Beacon – A more feature-rich commercial tool for advanced beacon testing and configuration.
nRF Connect – A powerful generic Bluetooth LE tool that can also scan for beacons but with a more complex interface.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 9, 2024 3:41pm	1.1.13	0	VERSION_BUMP	4f410344