{"product_id":"broodminder-beedar-beecounter","title":"BroodMinder-BeeDar Beecounter","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBroodMinder-BeeDar Entrance Activity Monitor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBroodMinder-BeeDar\u003c\/strong\u003e is an entrance-mounted radar and acoustic activity monitor designed to give beekeepers a clearer view of forager activity at the hive entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted above the hive entrance, BeeDar uses radar to monitor bee flight activity in and out of the hive. It also includes an acoustic sensor that listens to hive activity, helping build a broader picture of colony behaviour over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply counting individual bees, BeeDar records activity signals which are then interpreted through the BroodMinder system to estimate bee trips per day and overall hive activity patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #d89b27; background-color: #fff8e8; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eImportant note on subscriptions and support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonegal Bees supplies BroodMinder hardware in Ireland.\u003c\/strong\u003e BroodMinder app access, MyBroodMinder accounts, subscriptions, cloud services, data storage and technical support are managed directly by BroodMinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eThe BroodMinder-BeeDar can be read using the BroodMinder Bees app when you are within Bluetooth range of the device. Remote or automatic monitoring requires a compatible BroodMinder hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eHub-based monitoring, alerts, dashboards and advanced features may require a paid BroodMinder subscription. Donegal Bees cannot set up, manage or troubleshoot BroodMinder subscriptions, app accounts, cloud data or connectivity issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5f7f3b; background-color: #f3f8ed; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eImportant installation note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBeeDar is designed to be mounted above the hive entrance. Correct positioning is important for useful readings, and results may vary depending on hive type, entrance layout and placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003ePlease note that the acoustic sensor may have difficulty with plastic or highly insulated hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring forager activity at the hive entrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking changes in daily bee flight patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparing activity between colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting remote or data-led apiary monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding entrance activity data to other BroodMinder hive readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch, conservation and advanced monitoring projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeDar can be especially useful when combined with other BroodMinder products, such as internal temperature and humidity monitors or hive scales, to build a more complete picture of colony activity and hive conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x BroodMinder-BeeDar entrance activity monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x AA alkaline batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to BroodMinder’s online documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroodMinder app access for basic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntrance-mounted radar activity monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures forager bee activity using radar and vibration\/acoustic signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps estimate bee trips per day through MyBroodMinder algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help show activity trends over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth Low Energy transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks as part of the wider BroodMinder monitoring system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used alongside other BroodMinder sensors, scales and hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forager bee activity using radar and vibration\/acoustic signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 x 6.5 x 4.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watertight IP65 circuit board box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x AA alkaline batteries, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 months at 15-minute measurement rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 minutes by default, or every 10 \/ 5 minutes with custom settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal memory storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10,000 readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth Low Energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50+ metres to smartphone or hub, depending on conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware updates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through the BroodMinder Bees app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the BroodMinder Bees app and create your BroodMinder account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivate the BeeDar device and complete your first sync.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the BeeDar horizontally above the hive entrance using the two screws provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the active sensor close to the centre line of the hive entrance, so that both sides of the entrance are measured as evenly as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the sensor a few centimetres above the entrance, allowing it to monitor bees as they arrive and depart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eView and explore your data through the BroodMinder Bees app and MyBroodMinder platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to BroodMinder’s official user guide and support resources for app setup, account access, subscription options, installation guidance and technical troubleshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor specific installation questions relating to your hive setup, please contact BroodMinder directly at \u003ca 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