How does it work?

Gimbal Beacons are tiny computers. They have a processor, memory, Bluetooth Smart module, and other sensors. Powered by alkaline batteries, they broadcast short-range radio signals through built-in antennas

Smart devices in range can receive those signals, like our Student App, and then respond via a notification or other actions

What's inside?

Inside each Beacon are four AA alkaline batteries. At default factory settings, battery life is about 18 months. There also an ON/OFF switch to save battery life when not in use for long periods

Each beacon contains an omnidirectional antenna that can transmit signals typically up to 50m (~160 ft). The actual range can be longer and depends on location and clear line-of-sight, because signals can be absorbed or diffracted

How big is it?

Gimbal beacons are enclosed in a hard plastic shell with a status button and indicator light, about the size of a deck of cards

How is it used?

Each beacon is programmed with a unique identifier that can be assigned (and reassigned) to a 5-Star Students event or intervention, to be used during a specific date and time range