About this app
BUCO Hardware and Buildware is defined by entrepreneurship, authenticity, expertise and collaboration. Be informed with up to date daily specials on various product running out our stores across South Africa.
The BUCO app is your connection to a variety of in-store hyper-local content, promotions, and interactivity. When the app detects the presence of our in store 'beacons' it will provide a notification with the option to view more information related to that beacon, upcoming events at that BUCO store and other promotional information to save you money while shopping at our stores.
Specials
Be connected to a variety of local content, suppliers promotions, in store promotions and interactivity with BUCO Hardware and Buildware
Notifications
Receive instant notifications with up to date super specials running at your local BUCO stores.
In Store Special Navigation
Receive a unique experience with BUCO in store beacons, get notified on special deals in our various departments as you move and shop through our stores.
Directions
Get directions to your nearest BUCO store
Contact Us
Find detailed information on each store, contact number, manager contact details and email directly to your nearest store with any of your building and hardware requests. All this is just one tap on the app.
Rewards
Receive instant rewards from BUCO Hardware and Buildware when you are using the BUCO app, you will get discounts, coupons and invitations to huge specials.
Product Information
Receive information on new product and releases
What is a beacon?
Beacons are tiny Bluetooth based radio devices which emit a unique signal. When are then placed strategically throughout our BUCO stores, for example, they can be used to tailor unique experiences for our customers.
The BUCO app is designed to be non-intrusive and simply waits in the background for a nearby beacon to be detected. It's important to note that battery use is conserved by enabling radio only when in the vicinity of a beacon using our Geo Fencing software.
FAQ
Q: Will this app drain my battery?
A: No, our app will intelligently utilize the radio only when in the vicinity of a beacon.
Q: Will I be annoyed with constant notifications?
A: You will only receive a notification when a beacon is detected. The typical range of a beacon is around 10 meters. Beacons can also be 'unliked' to ignore any further notification.
Q: What are these beacons?
A: Beacons are Bluetooth transmitters and are usually placed in or around various points of interest. Beacons can be used to notify customers of in-store specials, provide information about that particular BUCO store, and countless other possibilities!
Q: Does this app share my personal information?
A: Absolutely Not. Our app does not submit any personal information from your phone. You may tailor your profile however to help us tailor your notifications.
For more information on out BUCO app visit http://www.buco.co.za
App Permissions
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
