This is a quick-start guide to getting your Blufi and Beacon devices connected to the Bluzone Cloud.
For in-depth information please refer to the Bluzone Cloud User Guide.
Register for a Bluzone Portal account at Console
Registration gives you access to the Bluzone Portal and API keys for use with REST APIs.
You can setup and configure the following in the Bluzone Portal:
For each project a set of API keys are also generated which can be used for accessing raw Blufi scan data (BLE data) programmatically.
Before provisioning either a Blufi or Beacon device you will need to configure your Wifi Profiles that Blufi devices will be configured with.
To configure one or more Wifi profiles login to the Bluzone Portal, select Wifi Profiles and enter details for the wireless network.
Wi-Fi can work over one of two spectrum bands: 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Before proceeding with configuration please ensure your Wifi configuration uses a 2.4GHz SSID.
Please also ensure that the Wifi network firewall settings don't restrict Blufi connectivity.
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The Bluzone Mobile App can be used for the following:
You may download the latest Bluzone Provisioning App using the links below:
The following video provides a quick introduction to the device BluFi registration and provisioning process:
To register and provision your BluFi:
Select Provision
Please note that you have to be very close to the BluFi for your iOS or Android device can make a successful connection. |
Select BluFi
Ensure iOS device is set up against Blufi
Select BluFi with circle to left filled with most green (strongest BluFi)
Take Device Selfie (optional, can select Skip on upper right hand corner)
The following video provides a quick introduction to the device Beacon registration and provisioning process:
To register and provision your Beacon:
Select "Setup Beacons" to initiate the scan process for Beacon lookup
The Bluzone Portal Dashboard displays BluFi and Beacon geo-location information using Google Maps.
To access the Dashboard, login to the Bluzone Portal and select Dashboard.