BLE beacons and advertisement

[Roei]

Hi,

Can you please explain what is the usage of unconnectable advertising? And what is the difference between beacons and unconnectable advertising?

Thanks!

[Karl Ylvisaker]

Hello,

Unconnectable advertising is an advertising configuration where the advertiser will not be listening for CONNECTION REQEST packets following its own advertising. This means that the advertiser will use less power (since it uses the radio less), at the cost of not being connectable.
Beacons are devices that characteristically does not allow connections, but instead perform their function by advertising alone, such as sensor beacons which just send out their data in advertisements, for anyone to hear.

And what is the difference between beacons and unconnectable advertising?

Calling a device a beacon designates how the device will be acting (not allowing connections), unconnectable advertising is a type of advertising - that beacons use - that does not allow for connections.

Please do not hesitate to ask if anything still should be unclear, or if you have any other questions about this.

Best regards,
Karl

[Roei]

Thanks!!

[Karl Ylvisaker]

No problem at all, Roei! :)

Please do not hesitate to open another ticket if you encounter any issues or questions in the future.

Good luck with your development!

Best regards,
Karl