Exact Comms Installation App – Quick Start Guide (Beacons Only)

Exact Comms Installation App – Quick Start Guide (Beacons Only)

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This guide explains how to use the Exact Comms Installation App to:
  1. Log in with your Exact Comms credential.
  2. Add new beacons to your assigned site
  3. Name and configure each beacon correctly
  4. Adjust beacon signal range using the Scan tool

Step 1: Login

When you open the Exact Comms Installation App, you will see the Login Screen:

To Log In:
  1. Enter your email address provided by Exact Comms as the username.
  2. Enter your assigned password.
  3. Tap the blue LOGIN button.

Important Notes:

  • Use the credentials provided by Exact Comms — personal email accounts won’t work.
  • Your email and password must match exactly as they were created — including capital letters and punctuation (they are case sensitive).





Step 2: Select Your Site

After logging in, you will see the Dashboard.
  1. Your assigned sites will be listed (e.g., "Buttercrane", "Exactcomms Facility", etc.).
  2. Use the search bar at the top to quickly find a site if needed.
  3. Tap on a site name to start working on it.


Step 3: Add New Beacons 

Before adding a device, turn on the Beacon: 
  1. Use a pen (or similar blunt object) to push the small button on the side of the Beacon.
  2. A solid blue light will appear for 5 seconds — this means the Beacon is ON.


Notes
Note:

If the Beacon was already ON, pressing the button once will show a flashing blue light for 5 seconds — this means the Beacon is now turned OFF.


 Then add the device:
  1. Tap Devices on your selected site.
  2. Tap Add Device.
  3. Scan the QR code on the Beacon.







Name the Beacon:
  1. After scanning, you'll see the Edit Checkpoint screen.
  2. Enter a name based on the location of the beacon:
-       Example names: Toilet, Office, Corridor, Reception
  1. Leave the RSSI and MAC address unchanged.





Tip: Always make sure the Beacon is turned ON before scanning the QR code.

Step 4: Adjust Beacon Range (Scan Section)

After adding and naming the Beacon:

1. Open the Scan Section

From the Dashboard, tap the Scan button next to the site you're working on.


2. View Available Beacons
  1. You will see a list of nearby beacons with:
-   Checkpoint Name (e.g. Living Room, Level G Toilet)
-    MAC Address
-    Signal Strength (dBm)
  1. Tap the beacon you want to configure.

3. Open Config Tab
  1. On the beacon info screen, tap the Config tab on the left.

4. Adjust Radio Power (Range) [Optional]
  1. Use the Radio Tx Power slider to increase or decrease beacon signal range:
-    Move the slider right to increase range (higher dBm).
-     Move the slider left to reduce range (lower dBm).
📏Example: Use lower range (-12 dBm to -20 dBm) for small rooms, higher range for large open spaces.

WarningDo not change the Adv Interval unless instructed.




TxPower (dBm)

Approximate Range

Typical Use

-40 dBm

~1–2 meters (3–7 feet)

Doorways, close-proximity areas

-20 dBm (Default)

~7 meters (23 feet)

Small rooms, general areas

-16 dBm

~10 meters (32 feet)

Small indoor spaces

-12 dBm

~12 meters (39 feet)

Slightly larger rooms

-8 dBm

~22 meters (72 feet)

Open-plan offices

-4 dBm

~27 meters (89 feet)

Large rooms or medium open spaces

0 dBm

~90 meters (295 feet)

Very large spaces

+4 dBm

>100 meters (328+ feet)

Outdoor or very large open areas




5. Save Settings


  • Tap Save Data at the bottom.
  • You’ll see a confirmation message: ✅
    Beacon data saved!
  • Then a message will appear: “Beacon disconnected” — this is normal.

✅ The beacon disconnects after saving — this confirms the update was sent.
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Tip:

Use lower settings for small rooms to avoid signal "bleed" into other rooms.

Use higher settings for large halls or outdoor areas.






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