The app transmits as a Proximity Beacon using iBeacon™ Technology. It finds nearby beacons with Eddystone, iBeacon, and AltBeacon formats, providing real-time distance estimates and displaying discovered identifiers.
The app scans for Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy devices and JAALEE Beacons. It supports reading and writing services and characteristics, along with URIBeacon and Eddystone.
The app displays and logs beacon information from an iPhone or iPod touch running the AirBeacon app. Log data can be sent via email and the app receives UUIDs from AirBeacon via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.