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V16 beacon with geolocation: how many satellites does it use to locate you?
V16 beacon with geolocation: how many satellites does it use to locate you?
Road safety has evolved. Today, connected V16 beacons like the Hero Driver LED IoT are much more than just emergency l...

V16 beacon with geolocation: coverage and use in the Pyrenees and mountainous areas
V16 beacon with geolocation: coverage and use in the Pyrenees and mountainous areas
Traveling through the Pyrenees and other mountainous areas of Spain can be an unforgettable experience, but it ...

Professional display for selling V16 beacons at points of sale
Professional display for selling V16 beacons at points of sale
Connected V16 beacons are revolutionizing road safety, and with their mandatory use starting in 2026, they have become a high-dema...

Connected V16 beacon for Uber and VTC drivers: obligations and benefits
Connected V16 beacon for Uber and VTC drivers: obligations and benefits
If you're a driver for Uber, Cabify, or any other VTC service, staying up-to-date with road safety regulations is not only...

Hero Driver LED: the only V16 beacon connected to the Vodafone network with no fees until 2040.
With the entry into force of the new DGT regulations , connected V16 beacons will be mandatory starting January 1, 2026. And in that scenario, not all beacons are the same.
Hero Driver LED stand...

Do connected V16 beacons work without cellular coverage? Myths and truths
With the arrival of mandatory connected V16 beacons in 2026, many questions have arisen about their operation. One of the most common is:
What happens if there's no mobile coverage? Does the bea...

Advertising displays for V16 beacons mandatory from 2026
Advertising displays for V16 beacons mandatory from 2026
Starting in January 2026, connected V16 beacons will be mandatory in Spain, permanently replacing emergency triangles. 🚨 This represents a...

What coverage do you need for a connected V16 beacon? All about NB-IoT and LTE-M networks in Spain
Starting January 1, 2026 , connected V16 beacons will be mandatory in all vehicles in Spain. But a flashing light isn't enough: they must transmit their location to the DGT 3.0 platform in case ...

Vodafone and NB-IoT connectivity: why it's key for your V16 beacon in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026 , all V16 beacons must be connected and approved to send their location to the DGT 3.0 platform in case of emergency. To achieve this, the technology they use makes all ...