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iBeacon Tasker Plugin

Scan iBeacon advertisements from Tasker tasks
New in version 0.1.0
Initial release with iBeacon scanning, Tasker plug-in integration, and returned Tasker variables.
iBeacon Tasker Plugin scans nearby Bluetooth LE iBeacon advertisements and returns matching beacon details to a Tasker or Locale-compatible automation task.

The scan can match any iBeacon, or filter by UUID, major value, minor value, and minimum RSSI. Results are returned as local variables including UUID, major, minor, RSSI, advertised TX power, estimated distance, Bluetooth address, and timestamp.

The app includes a simple launcher screen for granting permissions and testing scans without Tasker. Tasker scans run on demand; an optional compatibility monitor can be started for devices where background scans are unreliable. The monitor requests notification permission so Android 13 and newer can show the silent foreground-service notification. The app requests background location because Android treats Bluetooth LE scan results as location-capable, and Tasker-triggered scans may run after the app is no longer visible.

The source repository includes code, license, releases, and issue tracking.

Tasker or another Locale-compatible host is required for automation integration. The app has no ads, analytics, trackers, in-app purchases, or paid features. It does not request Internet access and does not send scan results off the device.
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  • Version 0.1.0 (1) suggested Added on Jun 03, 2026

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • access location in the background
      This app can access location at any time, even while the app is not in use.
    • access approximate location only in the foreground
      This app can get your approximate location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location.
    • access precise location only in the foreground
      This app can get your precise location from location services while the app is in use. Location services for your device must be turned on for the app to get location. This may increase battery usage.
    • pair with Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to view the configuration of the Bluetooth on the phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
    • access Bluetooth settings
      Allows the app to configure the local Bluetooth phone, and to discover and pair with remote devices.
    • connect to paired Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices
    • discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
      Allows the app to discover and pair nearby Bluetooth devices
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "connectedDevice"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "connectedDevice"
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications

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