Knowledge for your apiary
Apiary Monitoring - How to Observe Your Hives Remotely
Remote apiary monitoring helps you plan a visit using measurements instead of relying only on your memory of the last inspection. Hive weight and ambient temperature show changes between visits. This guide explains how to read phone charts, check how recent the data is and combine readings with your own observations.
What is worth measuring
Start with the question you want to answer: is hive weight rising during a nectar flow, how does it change after feeding, and is there an unusual winter loss? The Fluxabee scale measures hive weight and ambient temperature. Humidity requires a separate sensor; it is not a feature of this scale. Readings help you choose when to inspect, but do not replace an inspection or explain every change on their own.
See the measurements and specifications of the Fluxabee hive scale.
Hourly measurements, a separate transmission schedule
Measurement frequency and upload frequency are two different things. Fluxabee records readings every hour and adapts transmission to battery charge and temperature. The chart updates when the data arrives. Before interpreting a change, check the date and time of the latest measurement. No new point does not mean the weight is unchanged; some readings may still be waiting to upload. Compatible cellular coverage is required at the installation site.
Treat a notification as a prompt to check
Weight-change notifications depend on data received by the server and your alert settings. They are not a real-time alarm or confirmation of theft or swarming. After an unusual drop, review notes from recent work, the weather and subsequent readings. If you cannot explain the change, arrange an on-site check. Also review the device status and the time of its latest transmission.
Combine charts with inspection history
Record when you feed, add boxes or remove frames. This helps distinguish equipment changes from changes associated with the colony. Compare similar times of day with the same hive setup, then look at the trend over several days. Task and inspection history gives a chart context, especially when several people care for the apiary.
Explore the Fluxabee Platform for notes, tasks and shared apiary history.
Bring measurements together with inspection observations. Explore the Fluxabee hive scale and the app where you can revisit charts and hive histories.