Deployment planning
Deployment planning helps you determine how many hotspots you need, where to place them, and what level of positioning accuracy to expect.
How many hotspots
The number of hotspots depends on your coverage area and accuracy requirements:
| Accuracy target | Hotspot spacing | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| 2–5 meters | 10–15 meters apart | Precise indoor tracking |
| 5–10 meters | 15–30 meters apart | General indoor/outdoor tracking |
| Room/area level | 1 per room or area | Zone-based presence detection |
Even a single hotspot provides useful proximity data. Start with fewer hotspots and add more if you need better accuracy.
Placement guidelines
Indoor environments
- Distribute hotspots evenly throughout your coverage area.
- Mount at consistent heights — ceiling mounting recommended.
- Avoid placing hotspots behind metal or water obstacles.
- For multi-floor buildings, deploy hotspots on each floor.
Outdoor environments
- Use mobile hotspots (phones, tablets, vehicles) for outdoor coverage.
- Fixed hotspots at entry/exit points capture zone transitions.
- GPS-equipped devices can self-report outdoor positions.
Mixed indoor/outdoor
- Deploy fixed hotspots indoors for Bluetooth positioning.
- Use GPS or mobile hotspots for outdoor areas.
- The system transitions automatically as devices move between environments.
Planning checklist
- [ ] Map your coverage area and identify zones.
- [ ] Determine accuracy requirements for each area.
- [ ] Count hotspots needed based on spacing guidelines.
- [ ] Identify power and network connectivity for each hotspot location.
- [ ] Plan coordinate configuration (GPS, local, or zone-only).