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React Native Beacons Manager

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Updated: 28 Jan 2023
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React-Native library for detecting beacons (iOS and Android)

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Overview:

The react-native-beacons-manager is a library that allows users to integrate beacon technology into their React Native applications for both iOS and Android. It aims to provide support for ibeacon and eddyStone technologies on both platforms.

Features:

  • Support for ibeacon technology on Android
  • Support for ibeacon technology on iOS
  • Support for eddyStone technology on iOS
  • Compatibility with iOS version 8.0 and above
  • Compatibility with Android version 21 (Lollipop) and above
  • Easy installation via npm or yarn
  • Detailed documentation and code samples for usage

Installation:

  1. Ensure NodeJS is installed (version >= v6.x)
  2. Run the following commands:
    npm install react-native-beacons-manager
    
    or
    yarn add react-native-beacons-manager
    
  3. Link the module to your application
  4. For iOS, configure the Info.plist file:
    • If you only plan to range beacons, no additional configuration is needed
    • For more advanced use cases, ensure appropriate location authorizations are set
  5. For Android, no specific configuration is required

Summary:

The react-native-beacons-manager library is a useful tool for developers looking to incorporate beacon technology into their React Native applications. With support for multiple beacon technologies, easy installation process, and compatibility with both iOS and Android, it simplifies the integration process. Additionally, the detailed documentation provided ensures that users can leverage the library effectively for their specific use cases.