Everything You Need
to Know About Smart Bee App
From payroll to pollination mapping discover how Smart Bee App simplifies every part of commercial beekeeping.
Smart Bee App was build to simplify every part of commercial beekeeping - from payroll and compliance to pollination mapping, fleet tracking, and marketplace connections. Managing large - scale operations comes with endless details: timecards, hive records, expenses, and reporting requirements. Smart Bee app brings all of those elements together in one seamless, easy - to - use platform.
Below, you'll find clear answers to the most common questions from beekeepers who use Smart Bee App every day. Wheter you're just getting started or looking to explore new features, this FAQ section will help you understand how our tools save time, reduce paperwork, and make your operation run smarter and more.
General / App Functionality
- •Q: Is Smart Bee App available on both Android and iOS?
- A: Yes, it’s available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
- •Q: Can I use the app offline while working in remote areas?
- A: Certain features work offline, and data syncs automatically once you reconnect.
- •Q: How secure is the data stored in the app?
- A: All records are stored safely with encrypted connections and cloud backup.
- •Q: Can multiple managers access the same account?
- A: Yes. Smart Bee App supports multiple authorized users with controlled access levels.
- •Q: Does Smart Bee App offer customer support or training?
- A: Yes. Support is available via phone or email, and onboarding assistance can be provided for teams.
Expense Tracking & Finances
- •Q: Can I track all my beekeeping expenses through the app?
- A: Yes. From fuel and feed to equipment, evey expense can be logged and categorized automatically.
- •Q: How does Smart Bee App organize receipts and expenses automatically?
- A: Just snap a photo of your receipt, and the app will timestamp, store, and categorize it by type no manual entry needed.
- •Q: Does it integrate with QuickBooks Online?
- A: Yes. Smart Bee App syncs seamlessly with QuickBookx Online for real-time financial tracking.
- •Q: Can I snap a photo of a receipt and store it instantly?
- A: Exactly. Every receipt photo is saved securely and added to your expense reports automatically.
- •Q: How does the app help during tax season?
- A: With every transaction categorized and synced, tax preparation becomes quick, organized and stress-free.
Bee Yard Reports & Documentation
- •Q: How can I log hive inspections, treatments, and feedings in Smart Bee App?
- A: You can record hive activity, feedings, splits, or treatments in real time from you phone or tablet.
- •Q: Can multople users record data at the same time?
- A: Yes. Each worker or manager can log data simultaneously, with all information synced instanlty.
- •Q: Dos the app help with compliance for inspections or grants?
- A: Definitely. All records are stored and time-stamped, making compilance simple for inspections or USDA programs.
- •Q: Can I assign and track tasks for different bee yards?
- A: Yes. Tasks can be created, assigned, and monitored per yard or across the entire operation.
- •Q: Does it support generating reports like USDA 771 Part E automatically?
- A: Yes. Hive transfers and yard activity are automatically recorded and formatted for USDA compliance.
Pollination Mapping
- •Q: How does Smart Bee App help map fields and orchards?
- A: You can digitally map orchards and fields from your phone-no need to drive every row or use physical markers.
- •Q: Can I flag fields digitally instead of using ribbons?
- A: Yes. Just tap on t he app to flag and label fields instantly.
- •Q: How do team members see their live location while driving?
- A: The app shows live GPS tracking, displaying each worker’s location on the map in real time.
- •Q: Can I update or add fields from my phone while in the field?
- A: Absolutely. You can add or modify mapped fields at any time, even while visiting sites.
- •Q: Does mapping improve efficiency for pollination contracts?
- A: Yes. Digital mapping reduces mistakes, saves hours, and keeps everyone aligned during pollination season.
Marketplace for Beekeepers
- •Q: What can I buy or sell in the Smart Bee App Marketplace?
- A: You can find and trade everything from hive boxes and frames to suits, extractors, feeders, and more-build for commercial operations.
- •Q: Is the Marketplace only for professional beekeepers?
- A: It’s designed primarily for large-scale and commercial beekeepers but open to all in the beekeeping industry.
- •Q: Can I manage pollination contracts through the Marketplace?
- A: Yes. You can post available hives, negotiate, and finalize pollination contracts directly in the platform.
- •Q: How do growers connect with beekeepers for pollination needs?
- A: Growers can list their requirements and connect directly with verified beekeepers through the app.
- •Q: Is the Marketplace available directly in the app?
- A: Yes. Everithing is integrated into Smart Bee App-no external tools needed.