Installation of the HM-1 is very simple.  Simply insert the frame with the sensor in the pocket inside the hive.


HM-1 Sensor


When first received, the HM-1 will consist of the sensor embedded into a frame with foundation.  The sensor is already emitting beacons every few seconds and can already be picked up by the B-Ware app.  

 

B-Ware Android smartphone app


1.) If you have not already done so, visit the Google Play store and search for "b-ware".  You will find Solutionbee's Android app quickly.  Download the app to your iPhone.


Create a new account, if you have not already done so.  The registration code is: "solbe".




2.) Open the B-Ware app.  The Monitor List will default on the HM-20.  Tap on "Sensors" at the top of the screen to see the HM-1 Sensor List. 



3.) Initially the list might be empty as no sensors have been detected.  The app will scan for nearby sensors will start automatically the first time you enter this screen.  



The Bluetooth field strength is given next to the sensor name.  A number smaller than -100 ( i.e. more negative) is very weak.... if the value is under -100, such as -85,  the sensor can still be read.  A field strength in the -40s is very strong. 


Note:

  • As long as you are in the vicinity of the HM-1, the app will give the current temperature and humidity levels of the sensor.
  • In order to read the stored values of the sensor, the sensor data needs to be read by B-Ware as per the following instructions.  This operation will also reveal the HM-1 serial number that matches the physical label attached to the frame in the format "HM-1 0000XX".


4.) Tap on the sensor tile of the sensor you want to read in order to reach the dropdown menu.




5.) Select Read Data to start reading the stored values inside the sensor (40 days worth of 1/2hr data).





6.)  Notice that the sensor that has been read now indicates the current temperature and humidity.  It can also now be identified by its serial number, the same number attached to the hive frame on a label (in the example below that would be "HM-1 000001").




7.  Finally, Upload the data to the Internet Cloud so that the data is stored permanently and can be analyzed with the Solutionbee Web App.  Only 40 days worth of data is stored on the Android after which the oldest data gets overwritten by the newer values.



Solutionbee Web App


8.) View the data on the Cloud.  Go to the solutionbee.com website and select My Solutionbee. 




9.)  After entering your credentials, select Hives and then Sensors.




11.) Find your sensor in the list and select View Data.  Notice that the Sensor name (in this case "HM-1 000001" is located under the MAC address name.  The Sensor name is also on a label attached to the hive frame. 



12.) Using the analytics tools, view the data in various views. 




13.) You can change the MAC address name (in this example E5F46DD32CDA) to any desired name in Details. 






14.) Enjoy your HM-1 adventures and discoveries!  Search the HM-1 and Web App Knowledge Base sections for additional features.