Want to break a bad habit or start a better one, but reminders on your phone just don’t cut it?
Let me introduce you to a little trick that feels kind of like magic: BLE beacons.
They’re small. They’re simple. And they could actually change the way you build habits — for real.
Wait, What’s a BLE Beacon? 🤔
A BLE beacon (short for Bluetooth Low Energy) is a tiny device, about the size of a button, that you can put anywhere — like your kitchen, bedroom, car, or hallway. It just sends out a little Bluetooth signal.
That’s it. No screens. No wires. No tracking.
Your phone picks up the signal when you’re nearby — and that’s how the app knows to send you a habit reminder right then and there. With the Habit Location app, the first iBeacon technology-backed habit app, you can use beacons in this way to get reminders exactly when and where you need them most.
For example:
- You walk into the kitchen around 9 PM.
- Your phone senses the beacon you left there.
- BOOM — your phone says: “No late-night snacks, remember your goal!”
And just like that, the reminder hits right when you need it.
⚠️ Important: Beacons Aren’t GPS. And They Don’t Track You.
People sometimes ask, “Are these like GPS? Will someone know where I am?”
Nope. Not even close.
- Beacons do NOT track your location when used with the Habit Location app.
- They don’t collect data.
- Nobody (not even you) can tell where you left them unless you remember.
- Your phone is the only thing that “hears” the beacon, and only when you’re close.
They’re like little whisperers: “Hey! You’re near me! Want to do your habit now?”
This app is just sensing if you’re near the beacon. It’s not tracking you. The beacon is just a tool for sending smart, helpful habit cues at the perfect place and the perfect time.
Totally private. Totally up to you.
So, How Does This Help With Habits?
Let’s say you’re trying to stop a bad habit — like scrolling your phone in bed, or stress-snacking at night.
You can:
- Place a beacon in your bedroom or kitchen
- Set a time window when you’re most likely to slip (like 9–11 PM)
- Add a motivational image or message to the reminder
Now when you walk into that room during that time, your phone nudges you with the perfect reminder.
That’s the power of smart habit reminders. It’s not just about where you are — but when and why you’re there.
And that’s when change actually happens.
🏠 Real-Life Habit Ideas (Where to Use Your Beacons)
Here are some smart ways to use up your Beacons around the house with Habit Location app to build good habits and break the bad ones:
🍪 Put one in the kitchen to catch late-night snacking
📖 Use one in your workspace to trigger a journaling habit
🏋️♂️ Place one near your workout area to motivate daily exercise
🧘♀️ Add one in the living room for a “relax and meditate” reminder after work
📱 Put one in the bedroom to stop doomscrolling before bed
🚭 Place one in your car to help you quit smoking during drives
Each reminder comes with a motivational image — so it’s not just a nudge, it’s a push to actually do the habit. And doing is everything when it comes to real change. 💪
You can even set multiple reminders per beacon, and use different time windows for different habits.
It’s all fully customizable. And once you try it, it makes total sense.
What’s Inside a Beacon?
Each beacon has a special ID (called a UUID) and two little numbers: major and minor.
It might look like this:
- UUID: 12345678–1234–1234–1234–1234567890ab
- Major: 1 (for “home”)
- Minor: 1 (for “bedroom”)
All beacons from the same manufacturer share the same UUID.
You only need to copy and paste it once from the beacon setup app into Habit Location app.
After that?
Every new habit you create will automatically use that same UUID — so you don’t have to enter it again.
Just set your major and minor numbers for each location, and you’re good to go!
🎉 Easy setup. Maximum habit power.
Then maybe your kitchen beacon is major = 1, minor = 2.
Your car might be major = 1, minor = 3,
and your bedroom could be major = 1, minor = 4.
The major number (like 1) is usually for the whole location — like your home.
The minor number (like 2, 3, 4) tells which room or spot it is.
So simple: one home, many rooms!
The app uses this info to tell which beacon you’re near — so your phone knows exactly which habit to remind you about.
But again: your phone is the only one who sees this. Nobody else.
Why It Works So Well (Backed by Science) 📚
Research shows that your environment is one of the biggest drivers of your habits. Certain rooms, objects, and routines become automatic triggers. That’s why walking into your kitchen at night can spark a craving — even if you’re not hungry.
By placing a beacon in those “habit hotspots,” you can interrupt that automatic loop and make better choices — easily.
You don’t need more willpower. You just need a smarter cue.
Why You Should Get a Beacon (and Change Your Life)
If you want to finally build good habits or stop bad ones, you need more than just willpower — you need a system that actually works.
Most habit apps fail because they send reminders at the wrong time, in the wrong place, and only once. Like getting a meditation reminder while driving.
That’s not helpful.
They don’t fit your real schedule, and they don’t give you the support you need when you’re struggling most.
Learn more about why traditional habit apps won’t help you build lasting habits and what you can do instead in this article: Why Habit Apps Keep Failing You — And What This App Does Differently.
But with a BLE beacon and the Habit Location app, everything changes.
You’ll get reminders exactly where your habit happens (thanks to the beacon), exactly when you’re most likely to follow through (with flexible time windows), and you’ll see a motivational image that gives you that extra push to take action.
You can set multiple reminders to keep you going — not just one weak nudge. Beacons are tiny, affordable (just search Amazon), and when paired with Habit Location, they give you real support to change your habits — and your life — for good.
No Beacon? No Problem!
You can still try Habit Location using any iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or tablet. Just install a free app like BeaconScope on one of your device to simulate a Bluetooth beacon.
However, the Habit Location app must be installed on a separate iOS device (like an iPhone or iPad). The simulated beacon can be set up with any phone or tablet, whether it’s Apple iOS or Android.
This way, you can test the app for free and see how it works before deciding to get a physical beacon!
Ready to Try It?
All you need is:
- A BLE beacon (they’re tiny and super affordable-you can easily find them on Amazon! )
- The Habit Location app (free on the App Store)
- A habit you want to build or break
That’s it. Stick the beacon where your habit happens. Set your time and message. And let it do the rest.
Pro Habit Building Tip:
You don’t have to fight your habits alone. Change your space, and your habits follow.
Let your phone become your coach — one room, one reminder, one win at a time.✨