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Nearby Beacon (BLE) on Windows Pc

Developed By: Cache.Wind

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 7 votes

Last Updated: December 23, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.7
Size 3.8 MB
Release Date July 28, 18
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices. [see more (5)]

What's New:
Bug Fixes. [see more]

Description from Developer:
Nearby helps you connect and chat with people near you. It's based on Bluetooth and doesn't require internet connection. You can search up to 70 meters around you and insta... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Nearby Beacon (BLE) and install on Windows PC. Nearby Beacon (BLE) is free Tools app, developed by Cache.Wind. Latest version of Nearby Beacon (BLE) is 1.0.7, was released on 2018-07-28 (updated on 2023-12-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of Nearby Beacon (BLE) is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 7 users, 5 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Nearby Beacon (BLE) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Nearby Beacon (BLE) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Nearby Beacon (BLE) on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Nearby Beacon (BLE) using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Nearby Beacon (BLE)" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Nearby Beacon (BLE) on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Nearby Beacon (BLE)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.7.

Download Nearby Beacon (BLE) 1.0.7 on Windows PC – 3.8 MB

Nearby helps you connect and chat with people near you. It's based on Bluetooth and doesn't require internet connection. You can search up to 70 meters around you and instantly chat with others.
The best feature of this app is location-based notifications. You will receive push notifications when someone entering or exiting a your region.
If you're not using Nearby, you should just turn off Bluetooth to save battery.

Privacy
1. When you use Nearby, we DO NOT collect and store ANY information about your mobile device.
2. When you use Nearby, others will see your preset profile.
3. The data (Ex: your profile/friends/chats/settings) is stored only on your local device, it can only be accessed and changed by you.

What devices can detect this app?
Any device with Android 4.3+ and a Bluetooth Low Energy chipset can detect this app. As of December 2014, this is approximately 40 percent of Android devices according to the Google Play Store and growing quickly.
To broadcast advertisements, Android 5.0+ and firmware supporting Bluetooth Low Energy Peripheral Mode are required. As of December 2014, only Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 devices are known to have firmware that supports Bluetooth Low Energy Peripheral Mode.

Compatible Devices
In order to broadcast advertisements, a device must have Android 5.0+, a Bluetooth LE chipset that supports peripheral mode, and a compatible hardware driver from the device manufacturer. Check http://altbeacon.github.io/android-beacon-library/beacon-transmitter-devices.html for a list of devices that are known to support or not support transmission.


Credits

The app icon is available on https://www.iconfinder.com/icons/274900/avatar_badge_business_circle_human_id_male_man_people_person_profile_user_icon#size=512
Bug Fixes.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.