Watch the flow come in.
See the hive gain weight as nectar comes in, and notice when the flow starts to slow.
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Under the hive
Hive Scale
See the change underneath.
Nectar comes in. Stores are used. The hive’s weight changes with the life of the colony. Sitting beneath the hive, Hive Scale follows those changes over time, helping you understand the flow, keep an eye on stores and notice when something needs attention.
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- Follows hive weight over time
- Weighs up to 200 kg, accurate to 10 g
- Stainless steel deck, 505 × 410 mm
- Syncs to your phone or an Apiary Hub
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Part of one system
Works alongside the other BeePrecise devices.
What Hive Scale can do for you.
Weight is the simplest honest signal in beekeeping. Hive Scale follows it every day, so you are not guessing from the last time you hefted the box.
Keep an eye on stores.
Follow how quickly stores are used through a dearth or winter, without lifting boxes.
Notice sudden changes.
A sharp drop may mean a swarm has left, robbing or a knocked hive. BeePrecise flags it so you can check.
See the daily rhythm.
Foragers leave in the morning and return in the evening. The daily pattern shows how the colony is working.
How it works.
Under the hive, and part of the same picture as every other BeePrecise device.
- 01
Stand the hive on the deck
Place Hive Scale on level ground and set the hive on its stainless steel deck. The junction box sits beside it.
- 02
It follows the weight
Nectar coming in, stores being used and the daily rhythm of foragers all show up as changes in weight.
- 03
You see the trend
The BeePrecise app shows how the hive is gaining or losing, and flags sudden changes that may be worth a look.
How it connects.
Hive Scale works with phone sync on its own, or through an Apiary Hub when you want readings between visits.
- 1Each device keeps its readings.
- 2You open the BeePrecise app at the apiary.
- 3Readings sync to your phone over Bluetooth.
- 4Back in signal, your phone uploads them.
- 5BeePrecise updates your hives and briefings.
On its own, Hive Scale keeps its readings until you visit. Open the BeePrecise app near the hive and they sync over Bluetooth.
Phone sync
- Readings arrive
- Each time you visit and open the app
- You need
- The BeePrecise app on your phone. No extra hardware.
- Good for
- Hives close to home, regular visits and apiaries without signal
Apiary Hub
- Readings arrive
- Through the day, wherever you are
- You need
- One Apiary Hub per apiary, with mobile signal or Wi-Fi
- Good for
- Distant or several yards, crews and planning your rounds
Either way, once readings reach BeePrecise they lead to the same colony verdict and AI Briefing. The Hub makes them fresher. You can start with phone sync and add a Hub later.
Buyer’s guide
Is Hive Scale right for you?
A good fit if
- You want to see when the flow starts, how strong it is and when it slows.
- You want to keep an eye on stores through a dearth or winter without lifting boxes.
- You want to notice sudden drops worth a look, such as after a swarm, robbing or a tipped hive.
- You want one representative hive to show how the flow is moving in a yard.
You may not need it yet if
- You mainly want to know what is happening in the brood nest. That is Brood Monitor. Brood Monitor
- You are looking for theft or location tracking. BeePrecise does not track where a hive is.
- You want harvest dates decided for you. Hive Scale shows the trend; you decide when to act.
How many do I need?
One Hive Scale per hive you want to weigh. Some beekeepers put a scale under one representative hive in each yard to follow the flow, and add Brood Monitors to the rest.
Works well with
Pair it with a Brood Monitor in the same hive. Weight shows what is coming in and going out; the brood nest shows how the colony is doing.
Still deciding?
Answer four questions and see a starting setup for your apiary.
Open the buyer’s guideSpecifications
- Footprint
- 505 × 410 mm (19.9 × 16.1 in)
- Capacity
- Up to 200 kg (440 lb)
- Accuracy
- 10 g (0.35 oz)
- Deck
- Three stainless steel plates
- Connection
- Bluetooth LE to your phone or an Apiary Hub
- Power
- 2 × AA batteries
- Battery life
- Approx. 4–5 months
- Electronics
- 80 × 120 × 35 mm junction box (3.1 × 4.7 × 1.4 in)
- Updates
- Over the air
Hive Scale questions
How heavy a hive can it take?
Up to 200 kg (440 lb), measured to 10 g, on a 505 × 410 mm stainless steel deck.
Will it tell me when to harvest?
It shows how the hive is gaining or losing weight over time. That helps you judge when to add supers or check stores, but the decision stays with you.
What does a sudden weight drop mean?
It may be a swarm leaving, robbing, or a hive that has been knocked. BeePrecise flags the change so you know it is worth a look.
Do I need one under every hive?
No. Many beekeepers weigh one representative hive per yard, or the hives they follow most closely.
Talk to us about Hive Scale.
Tell us about your hives and what you would like to know between visits. We will reply by email and help you work out a setup that fits.