How to test Apple Wallet beacons

Step 1

Open your pass → Notification Settings

Create or edit a pass, scroll to Notification Settings, and select Notify users when near a beacon (Apple Wallet only).

Then enter:

• UUID — beacon proximity UUID
• Major and Minor — 0–65535 (must match your physical or test beacon)
• Notification message — optional lock-screen text

Save the pass and add it to Apple Wallet on a test iPhone. You can add up to 10 beacons on one pass.

Step 1 — Install

On your Mac, install Beacon Walker from the Mac App Store.

Download Beacon Walker for Mac

Step 2 — Add beacon

In Beacon Walker, add a beacon using the same UUID, major, and minor as on your pass.

Step 3 — Simulate

Select that beacon in the app and tap Simulate so your Mac broadcasts as an iBeacon.

Step 4 — Walk up with iPhone

On an iPhone with the pass in Apple Wallet, walk near the Mac (Bluetooth on). Your beacon notification should appear on the lock screen.

Does this work on Google Wallet?

No. Beacon proximity notifications are Apple Wallet only.

Why is my test not showing?

Check that UUID, major, and minor match exactly on the pass and in Beacon Walker, the pass is in Wallet on the iPhone, Bluetooth is on, and you saved the pass after adding the beacon.

Can I use more than one beacon?

Yes. You can add up to 10 beacons on a single pass, each with its own UUID, major, minor, and message.