4Bees Cellular Hive Scale – Keep Your Bees in Sight at All Times
With the 4Bees Cellular Hive Scale, you can monitor the weight development of your bee colonies anytime and anywhere. The scale automatically records the weight and transmits the measurements to the 4Bees data server every hour.
Using the 4Bees app for Android and iOS or directly in your web browser, you can view measurements in line and bar charts, compare multiple hive scales and analyse the development of your colonies.
Key Benefits
- Precise weighing: Measuring range of 0–150 kg with an accuracy of ±50 g.
- Automatic data transmission: Measurements transmitted every hour.
- Flexible connectivity: LTE/4G, 3G, 2G fallback or Wi-Fi.
- Autonomous operation: Solar panel and integrated battery with up to approximately 3 weeks of backup during periods of poor weather.
- Smart data analysis: Weight charts and comparison of multiple hive scales and bee colonies.
- Weather information: Current weather conditions and forecasts for your apiary location.
- Location overview: Map display of your apiary locations.
- Durable construction: Weather-resistant aluminium weighing frame, suitable for different hive systems.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Weighing System |
| Product type |
Digital cellular hive scale |
| Measuring range |
0–150 kg |
| Measuring accuracy |
±50 g |
| Measurement recording |
Automatic |
| Data transmission |
Hourly |
| Connectivity |
| Mobile network |
LTE/4G, 3G, 2G (fallback) |
| Alternative connection |
Wi-Fi |
| SIM card |
Included, activation required |
| Power Supply |
| Power source |
Solar panel |
| Energy storage |
Integrated battery |
| Backup during poor weather |
Approx. 3 weeks |
| Construction and Dimensions |
| Weighing frame |
Aluminium |
| Weather resistance |
Designed for permanent outdoor use |
| Compatibility |
Suitable for different hive systems |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) |
495 × 350 × 90 mm |
| Weight |
4.5 kg |
| Software and Features |
| App |
4Bees for Android and iOS |
| Web access |
www.4bees.eco |
| Data visualisation |
Line and bar charts |
| Additional features |
Location map, weather information, weather forecasts and comparison of multiple hive scales |
Annual Operating Costs
Ongoing costs depend on the selected connection method. This allows you to choose the transmission option that best suits your apiary location.
Wi-Fi Version
€24.90 / year
- Access to the 4Bees data server
- No additional mobile network costs
- No SIM card activation required
- Wi-Fi connection required at the apiary
Cellular Version
€49.90 / year
- Access to the 4Bees data server
- SIM card activation included
- SIM card included in the package
- Mobile data transmission via LTE/4G, 3G or 2G
The SIM card included with the cellular version must be activated before first use. The annual fee covers the data server and, for the cellular version, mobile data transmission.
4Bees – Fewer unnecessary visits to your apiary. More information. Better decisions.
