Beacons and Location Services Index
All BluINFO resources related to provisioning, placement, location tagging, and proximity features across BluSKY.
This index brings together every relevant BluINFO page—how‑tos, datasheets, training guides, tutorials, and release notes—so integrators, administrators, and support teams can plan, deploy, and operate Beacons & Location Services confidently.
Overview
Beacons (System → Setup)
What a Beacon is in BluSKY (a BluPOINT device used to localize users for proximity features like BluREMOTE), where they’re used, and how the Beacons list works (search fields, list columns, and actions). Also notes that beacons are often mounted behind other devices such as Person Readers.
BluINFO Link.
The Power of Location Services: Enhancing Building Management with BluREMOTE
Explains how BluSKY leverages Wi‑Fi positioning, Bluetooth beacons, cellular triangulation, and sensor fusion to determine indoor location, and how geofencing restricts access actions to defined on‑site zones. Includes practical building use cases. BluINFO Link.
Provisioning & Mapping (BluSKY)
Create a Beacon
Step‑by‑step instructions to create a Beacon record and tie it to the correct System, Facility, and Location (location must exist first).
BluINFO Link.
Edit a Beacon
How to change a Beacon’s System/Facility/Location/Name and view hardware data (Nano Name, MAC Address, Firmware, Associated Reader) that is populated when a BluPOINT Nano is associated.
BluINFO Link.
Delete a Beacon
Guidance for safely removing Beacon records and what dependencies to check (parent: Location).
BluINFO Link.
How to Associate a BluPOINT Device to a Beacon in BluSKY
Walks through pairing a BluPOINT Nano to a Beacon so hardware identifiers populate in the Beacon record and mapping is accurate for proximity features. BluINFO Link. Also listed under Readers. (BluINFO)
Hardware & Installation
BluPOINT Nano Reader 1 (Datasheet)
Mobile‑first reader with Tap/Twist/Wave/In‑Range/BluREMOTE options; also functions as a beacon for location‑aware experiences and frictionless access. BluINFO Link.
BluPOINT Nano Reader 2 (Datasheet)
Highlights precision in proximity with configurable ranging for dense lobbies/turnstiles and low‑latency performance; acts as a beacon to improve location accuracy. BluINFO Link.
BluPOINT Nano Reader 3 (Datasheet)
Technical specs (BLE/NFC compatibility, “Beacon: Yes”), mechanical/environmental, and cabling—useful when planning beacon‑enabled mobile access at the edge. BluINFO Link.
How to Wire a BluPOINT Nano
Wiring pinout, antenna strength maps, and mounting guidance (e.g., turnstile placement, behind‑reader mounting, yaw/orientation) to get reliable proximity performance. BluINFO Link.
Mobile App & Permissions
BluSKY Mobile App — App Installation & Setting Location Services
Shows how to install/use the BluSKY Mobile App and enable Location Services and notifications so BluREMOTE and geofencing work as designed. BluINFO Link.
How To Set Location Service for BluSKY Mobile Application (FAQ)
Quick reference for turning on Location Services on the phone/browser so location and proximity features (e.g., BluREMOTE) function correctly. BluINFO Link.
BluREMOTE Overview & Usage Guide
End‑user guide for proximity‑based door/turnstile release and elevator workflows, Favorites, and Location Services & Geofencing setup. Includes administrative steps for facility geofence settings and enabling BluREMOTE via Access Levels/Groups. BluINFO Link.
BluREMOTE — Setup Instructions for System Integrators & Users
Deployment playbook: assess points, define geofence radius, seed people and locations, enable BluREMOTE by person or access level, and train users on proximity behaviors. BluINFO Link.
BluID Tutorials — “How to use BluREMOTE?”
Short training that shows unlocking the nearest lock (requires readers configured with long‑read range & BluREMOTE). BluINFO Link.
Proximity & Geofencing Features
BluPASS (Datasheet — PDF)
Explains location‑sensitive guest credentials and geofencing—cloud credentials can be limited to a radius around the facility (requires device Location Services). Covers multi‑format options (cloud/QR/MiFARE/Prox/BLE) and proximity rules that prevent remote releases. BluINFO Link.
BluPASS (Datasheet — HTML)
Reinforces proximity as a security layer (device auth → BluSKY auth → proximity to portal/floor → encrypted comms) and outlines reporting/auditing for mobile transactions. BluINFO Link.
Elevator Products & Service Overview
Shows how BluREMOTE uses location to verify the user’s floor and proximity to elevators, streamlining calls and assignments. BluINFO Link.
Interactive Maps & Location Tagging
Beacons in Interactive Maps (Oct 2024)
Beacons added to Interactive Maps and Maps & Location workflows; left‑nav label standardized to “Beacons”; users can add Beacons directly to maps and retrieve their locations.
BluINFO Link.
Beacon UDC & Right‑Side Device Tab (Jan 2025)
Clicking a BluPoint beacon icon on the map opens the Beacon’s UDC, and BluPoint can be pinned on the right‑side tab for quick access.
BluINFO Link.
Reader/Beacon Cross‑Visibility (Aug 2023)
Edit pages now show the associated Reader/Beacon so you can trace device‑to‑beacon relationships while mapping.
BluINFO Link.
Auto‑Create Beacon from Reader Mapping (Sep 2023)
After Reader Mapping, BluSKY auto‑creates a Beacon (same name) if one does not already exist—reducing setup steps and ensuring location coverage.
BluINFO Link.
Release Notes & Updates (Location/Proximity Highlights)
July 2025 – 2
Auto facility selection by geo proximity, location estimation & auto‑fill, and a clear Location Exempt indicator in BluREMOTE (iOS) to communicate policy to users. BluINFO Link.
January 2024
Adds AI‑driven reader/floor selection and location exemption cues; improves building selection and “Show All Points” to complement proximity filtering.
BluINFO Link.
May 2024 – 2
UI improvement: Location Exempt status is now surfaced in BluREMOTE Favorites, so users know when proximity/geofence checks do not apply. BluINFO Link.
Nov 2023
Mobile updates include “GeoFence Exempt” clarity and streamlined BluREMOTE UI (automatic building selection, refined distance handling), improving day‑to‑day proximity behavior. BluINFO Link.
Use Cases & Solutions
BluREMOTE (Proximity‑Based Access & Elevators)
Demonstrates proximity unlocking for doors/turnstiles, relay elevators, and destination dispatch—including favorites and approach‑based flows that minimize taps. BluINFO Link.
Elevator Flow with Location Verification
Applies location services to verify floor/proximity before placing calls; ideal for reducing lobby congestion and delivering “walk‑through” experiences.
BluINFO Link.
Training & Support
BluSKY Tenant Administrator Quick Guide (BluREMOTE section)
Where to enable BluREMOTE, when to allow Location Exempt (e.g., certain staff roles), and how to educate users. BluINFO Link.
Notes & Terminology
Beacons in BluSKY are BluPOINT devices used primarily to enable location services and proximity experiences (e.g., BluREMOTE). They are placed throughout facilities and often behind devices like Person Readers. (BluINFO)
Geofencing is configured per facility (radius + center) and requires device Location Services; proximity gating prevents off‑site releases.