# Beacon Locator

> Beacon, Eddystone scanner and management app. Executes actions by beacon events.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samebits.beacon.locator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samebits.beacon.locator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.samebits.beacon.locator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** SameBits
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 25,221
- **Rating:** 3.21 / 5 (56 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2019-03-02
- **First published:** 2016-01-07
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samebits.beacon.locator)
- **Website:** [http://www.samebits.com](http://www.samebits.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.samebits.de/privacy/pr\_policy/](http://www.samebits.de/privacy/pr_policy/)

## Description

"Beacon Locator" is an Android app that scans and tracks Bluetooth LE beacons (Eddystone, iBeacons, AltBeacons) and allows users to define actions based on specific events, such as entering or leaving a region. With features to open URLs, start applications, or adjust phone settings automatically, it enhances location-based interactions. The app is open source, ad-free, and invites user contributions for future improvements.

## Review summary

### Pros

- Integrates well with Tasker for automation.
- Provides useful actions like notifications and location tracking.
- Functions as intended when it works, offering good data and interface.

### Cons

- Inconsistent beacon detection and responsiveness.
- Sluggish performance with delayed actions (up to 90 seconds).
- Battery drain when running in the background.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samebits.beacon.locator)