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Looks like a cool idea and I'm excited for Facebook, but I'm also quite happy I never have Bluetooth enabled except when I'm at home. Do other HNers tend to have it on? Bluetooth headsets seem to be on the decline but with cars getting smarter I'm not really sure.


I always have it on. I'm already being tracked using Wi-fi and GPS; BT beacons are unlikely to pose much more of a threat.

If you don't want to be tracked, you're better off not installing Facebook or any other closed-source app with BT or location permissions.


Anyone with an Apple Watch will have BT on, and presumably those people have some disposable cash to spend at your business.


I have it on all the time to connect to my car - I do sometimes turn it off when I'm trying to preserve the battery.


I use it to stay connected to my Pebble


I use BT only at home for streaming music to the stereo, and I guess I'm not the only one.




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