About Blecon Hotspots

Read more about our hotspots in the hotspot reference

Hotspots are how devices with Blecon Modems connect to the cloud.

Blecon Hotspots require zero configuration

What makes Blecon Hotspots unique from other Bluetooth gateway devices is that zero setup is needed for Blecon Modems to use the hotspot to connect to the cloud. Every Blecon Modem can securely connect through any Blecon Hotspot without advance configuration or pairing.

Furthermore, getting a Hotspot up and running also requires no configuration:

• For software hotspots, running the Blecon app turns your mobile device and PC into a hotspot while the app is running in the background.

• For hardware hotspots, one only needs to connect power.

Turn existing devices into software hotspots with the Blecon app

You can find the Blecon app in the app store for your device and download it for free.

Expand coverage with the Blecon Hub hardware hotspot

The Blecon Hub is the first hardware hotspot that Blecon has released. The Blecon Hub packages Ethernet and LTE cellular connectivity to the cloud, different powering options, into a plug-and-play unit.

Please visit the Blecon Hub documentation for more information about the device.

Comparing Software and Hardware Hotspots

Software hotspots use the Bluetooth radio that is already present in your devices to provide Blecon coverage. This means that you may not need to deploy any additional hardware to provide your devices with Blecon coverage. Installing the Blecon app is all it takes to turn existing devices into hotspots.

Hardware hotspots package the Bluetooth and Internet connectivity required into a standalone unit. Hardware hotspots provide identical functionality to software hotspots, but can be useful for providing coverage in locations where existing mobile devices are not available.