Blecon Network overview
Blecon Network is the platform layer — the positioning and connectivity engine that everything else is built on. It turns Bluetooth signals into device positions, manages device and hotspot connections, and delivers data to your applications via the Network API.
Blecon Track is one application built on the Network API. You can also consume Network data directly — via webhooks, AWS integrations, or the API — to build your own applications.
When your Blecon Track account is set up, a network is created automatically. You don't need to configure anything to start getting positions. But understanding how positioning works helps you get better results — especially indoors.
How positioning works
Hotspots detect Bluetooth signals from your devices and report them to the cloud. A device's position is the location of the hotspot that detects it — proximity-based positioning that works with a single hotspot and gets more granular as you add more.
For a detailed explanation, see How positioning works.
Positioning approaches
| Approach | Accuracy | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity | Room/area level | Device position is the detecting hotspot's location |
| Network zones | Room/area level | Hotspots and reference beacons assign devices to named zones — works without GPS or surveyed coordinates |
Network zones are especially useful indoors where GPS isn't available.
Configuration
Positioning behaviour is configured per network. You can adjust update frequency, accuracy targets, coordinate systems, and data collection windows. See Positioning settings.
Going further
Advanced users and integrators can access the full network configuration through the integrator guide — covering the Blecon Console, APIs, and integration connectors for managing networks, devices, data routing, and more.
In this section
Positioning
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| How positioning works | Detailed explanation of the positioning engine |
| Zone detection | Assign devices to named zones without GPS |
| Reference beacons | Fixed BLE beacons that improve indoor accuracy |
| Positioning settings | Configure update frequency, accuracy, and more |
Devices and hotspots
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| Device overview | Supported devices and how they connect |
| Hotspots | Fixed and mobile scanners that detect devices |
| Deployment planning | Plan hotspot placement for your site |
| Register and scan | Add devices to your network |
Integrator guide
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| Console | Web interface for network management |
| Networks | Create and configure tracking networks |
| Devices | Manage devices via the API |
| Data routing | Control where device events are delivered |
| Event types | All event types the platform emits |
| Integrations | Connect to AWS, webhooks, Juniper Mist, and more |
| API keys | Authenticate with the Network API |
| Account management | Manage users and accounts |