# RadBeacon

> Configuration utility for RadBeacon proximity beacons from Radius Networks

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiusnetworks.radbeacon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiusnetworks.radbeacon)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.radiusnetworks.radbeacon`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Radius Networks, Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 22,073
- **Rating:** 1.43 / 5 (60 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-27
- **First published:** 2015-03-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radiusnetworks.radbeacon)
- **Website:** [http://www.radiusnetworks.com](http://www.radiusnetworks.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.radiusnetworks.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.radiusnetworks.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The RadBeacon app is a powerful configuration utility designed for RadBeacon proximity beacons developed by Radius Networks. Compatible with Android devices running version 4.3+ and equipped with Bluetooth 4.0, the app facilitates scanning, configuring, and managing proximity beacons supporting Apple’s iBeacon and AltBeacon protocols.

Users can scan for nearby beacons, view detailed device info such as UUID, Major, Minor, battery level, and firmware version, and modify beacon settings including name, type, advertised identifiers, transmit power, and advertisement rate. Additional features include calibrating measured power for optimized proximity accuracy, real-time ranging, updating security PINs, resetting to factory defaults, and locking settings to prevent unauthorized changes. The app ensures secure and precise beacon management for developers and businesses leveraging location-based services.

## Rankings

- #418,547 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `com.radiusnetworks.radbeacon.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Multiple users report that the RadBeacon app is unstable and unreliable, frequently crashing during key operations like scanning and calibration. Configuring beacons is often unsuccessful, with some settings reverting or unable to be changed. Distance measurement features lack accuracy, and documentation is insufficient, making usage difficult. Despite these issues, one user noted it works fine when user error is ruled out.

### Pros

- App works fine when user error is eliminated

### Cons

- App crashes frequently, especially during scanning and calibration
- Beacon configuration is unstable and often fails
- Distance measurement and calibration features are inaccurate or non-functional
- Lack of helpful documentation and poor user interface, such as unreadable text and inability to configure beacon names

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiusnetworks.radbeacon)