Audio Link vs Bluetooth beacons
Beacons broadcast to apps that already listen for them in the background. An Audio Link needs no app and no background permission: people tap to listen when they want to.
Side by side
| Aspect | Audio Link | Bluetooth beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Needs an app | No, a browser is enough | Usually yes |
| Background tracking | None, listening starts with a tap | Possible with permissions |
| Hardware | Speakers you already have | Beacons to install and maintain |
| Precision | Wherever the sound can be heard | Proximity zones |
| Works in recordings and broadcasts | Yes | No |
Honest limits
Beacons can work silently and in the background. Audio Links deliberately don't.