BroodMinder Cellular Receiver

The BroodMinder Cellular Receiver is a solar-powered cellular hub that connects the Bluetooth sensors in your apiary to the internet without WiFi or a wired power source. It listens to up to 80 BroodMinder devices and sends hourly updates to MyBroodMinder.com, making it ideal for remote yards you cannot visit often.

At a glance

• Type: Solar cellular receiver and hub
• Capacity: Connects up to 80 BroodMinder devices via Bluetooth
• Updates: Hourly uploads to the cloud over cellular
• Power: 3.5W solar panel with 2500mAh battery, self-contained
• Housing: IP65-rated plastic enclosure with multiple mounting options
• Subscription: Includes one year of cellular service ($108/year) plus MyBroodMinder-Premium

Best for

• Remote apiaries with no power or WiFi access
• Beekeepers who want around-the-clock hive data without site visits
• Out-yards on posts, fences, or other structures
• Monitoring multiple hives from a desk or phone

How to use

Mount the unit on a post, fence, or structure in the apiary where the solar panel gets reliable sunlight. Once installed, it automatically collects data from nearby BroodMinder sensors over Bluetooth and uploads it hourly to MyBroodMinder.com, where you can view it from anywhere. Steady sunlight keeps the battery charged for continuous operation.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company supplies hive monitoring technology and beekeeping equipment, helping beekeepers keep a close eye on their colonies year-round.

Sold by Foxhound Bee Company, based in Irondale, Alabama.