About
Prohiver is a smart beehive scale and monitoring system designed for modern beekeepers who want to manage their apiaries more efficiently. Founded in Lithuania in 2018, Prohiver combines IoT hardware with a cloud-based software platform to give beekeepers full visibility into their hives from anywhere in the world. The system continuously tracks four key beehive parameters: weight (to detect honey flow and swarms), internal and external temperature, external humidity, and bee sounds inside the hive. When significant fluctuations are detected — such as a sudden weight drop that may indicate theft or swarming — the beekeeper receives an instant smart notification, ensuring nothing is ever missed. Setup is plug-and-play: the scale ships across Europe and beyond with full instructions and a free SIM card that includes three months of mobile data. Data is transmitted at set daily intervals via Wi-Fi or the included SIM card, then stored securely in the cloud for historical analysis and future reference. After the free trial period, beekeepers can continue using the platform for just €3.50/month. The long-lasting battery only needs to be charged once per beekeeping season, making it a low-maintenance solution. Prohiver is ideal for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers looking to increase honey yield, reduce fuel and travel costs, and make data-driven decisions about their hive management.
Key Features
- Real-Time Hive Weight Monitoring: Tracks beehive weight continuously and sends instant alerts when significant deviations occur, helping beekeepers detect honey flow, swarming, or theft.
- Temperature & Humidity Tracking: Monitors both internal and external hive temperature and external humidity, giving beekeepers a complete picture of hive environmental conditions.
- Bee Sound Monitoring: Listens to bee activity inside the hive to detect behavioral changes that may indicate swarming, queenlessness, or other critical events.
- Cloud-Based Data Storage & Web App: All hive data is securely stored in the cloud and accessible via app.prohiver.com, enabling historical analysis and remote monitoring from anywhere.
- Built-In SIM Card & Long Battery Life: Includes a free SIM card with 3 months of mobile data for connectivity anywhere, and a small battery that lasts an entire beekeeping season on a single charge.
Use Cases
- Remotely monitoring beehive weight to detect the onset of a honey flow and know exactly when to add supers without making unnecessary trips.
- Receiving instant theft alerts when unexpected weight drops are detected, helping beekeepers protect their hives from theft or vandalism.
- Tracking temperature and humidity trends over a season to understand environmental factors affecting colony health and honey production.
- Listening to bee sounds to detect early signs of swarming or queenlessness, allowing timely intervention before colony loss.
- Planning apiary visit schedules more efficiently by checking hive status remotely, reducing fuel costs and saving time for commercial beekeepers managing multiple locations.
Pros
- Easy Plug-and-Play Setup: Ships with full instructions and works straight out of the box — no technical expertise required to get up and running.
- Affordable Monthly Subscription: At just €3.50/month after a free 3-month trial, it's a cost-effective solution for both hobbyist and professional beekeepers.
- Reduces Unnecessary Apiary Trips: Remote monitoring lets beekeepers plan visits more efficiently, saving time, fuel, and effort throughout the season.
- Dual Connectivity Support: Supports both Wi-Fi and included SIM card for mobile data, ensuring reliable connectivity in rural or remote apiary locations.
Cons
- Ongoing Monthly Fee Required: After the 3-month free data period, continued use of the cloud platform requires a recurring monthly subscription.
- Niche Use Case: Prohiver is purpose-built for beekeeping only, limiting its applicability to a narrow audience of apiarists and agricultural businesses.
- Data Sent at Intervals, Not Continuously: Hive data is transmitted at set daily intervals rather than in real time, which may delay awareness of rapidly developing hive events.
Frequently Asked Questions
What parameters does Prohiver monitor?
Prohiver monitors beehive weight, internal and external temperature, external humidity, and bee sounds inside the hive. All data is sent to the cloud and accessible via the web app.
How does Prohiver connect to the internet?
Prohiver supports both Wi-Fi and mobile data via a free SIM card included with every device. The first 3 months of mobile data are included at no extra cost.
How much does Prohiver cost to use?
The device is purchased upfront, and cloud platform access costs €3.50 per month after the free 3-month trial period. There are no additional charges for the web platform itself.
How long does the battery last?
Prohiver's battery is designed to last an entire beekeeping season on a single charge, so you typically only need to charge it once per year.
Is Prohiver available outside Lithuania?
Yes, Prohiver ships across Europe and beyond. The system is designed to work internationally, and customer support is available to assist with setup and usage.
