Install a Bee
Tips to get started with your Bee Dashcam
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Tips to get started with your Bee Dashcam
Last updated
Bee Dashcam
Safety Pamphlet
12/24V Auxiliary Power Cord
Car Mount
Dashcam Mount Bracket and 3 screws
2 Allen Wrenches
SIM slot cover and 2 screws
Screwdriver
Vehicles with at least four wheels are currently approved including cars, vans and trucks of all sizes.
Vehicles that do not have four wheels are not approved at this time. This includes: bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, motorcycles.
High-quality usable imagery begins with great mount positions. There are currently four approved mount positions (as shown below). A maximum of two dashcams can be mounted per vehicle: one forward-facing and one side-facing.
The dashcam can be mounted side-facing however this position does not perform as well as forward facing mounts. Side facing mounts must face the sidewalk and buildings (i.e., mounted on the passenger side of the vehicle). Consider clarity of view when mounting your dashcam.
Tips for producing valuable map imagery and data:
Choose a location on your front windshield that provides the Bee with a clear view of the road in front of view – avoiding tint, black coating, dot patterns, or any other interior accessories.
Mount the dashcam in a safe location that does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road.
Avoid mounting on tinted windows.
Avoid capturing too much of your vehicle's interior.
Remove objects from your dashboard that can personally identify you – name tags, documents, badges.
Avoid tilting the dashcam too high towards the sky or too low towards the road.
If utilizing AI event detection features, follow the Recommended Dashcam Placement and AI Detection Guidelines.
For a forward-facing mount, the dashcam should be mounted in the center of the vehicle and aligned with the horizon.
For a side-facing mount, place the dashcam on the passenger side, nearest to the sidewalk and buildings, keeping it level with the horizon. However, side-facing mounts are not recommended for most as they typically collect less valuable data.
It may be difficult to achieve a high mount rating for interior side mounts given the constraints of most vehicle interiors. Quality may also be diminished when traveling at higher rates of speed. For users with multiple Bee devices, consider mounting your secondary Bee forward facing in a different vehicle to optimize image collection.
Before you begin, locate required parts and tools included in the Bee box
Mounting bracket
Large mounting screw
2 small mounting screws
2 included allen keys
Suction mount
Locate the mounting treads on the top of the Bee housing
Lift both of the magnetic sides of the mounting bracket up.
Place the bracket on the device and align the holes of the bracket with the mounting threads of the Bee.
Use the 2 small screws and small allen key to attach the mounting bracket to the Bee
Once attached, lower both sides of the mounting bracket to reveal the center mounting thread
Use the large mounting screw and allen key to attach
Raise the magnetic sides of the mounting bracket again and the Bee is now ready to attach to the included mount.
Take the included suction mount and remove the thumbscrew at the bottom
Slide the prongs at the end of the mount into the mounting bracket
Align holes of the bracket and mount, thread the thumbscrew through and retighten.
Be careful, as the cap on the other end can come loose while tightening
The mount is now fully assembled and ready to be placed in your vehicle
Once you start driving with your Bee, you will be assigned a mount rating out of 4 stars. The mount rating grades how well your Bee dashcam mount conforms to the mount guidelines above. For users collecting rewards, ratings of 3 or 4 will receive full earned rewards while lower ratings will receive prorated amounts. You can view your mount rating in the Profile section of the Bee App or in the Network Explorer (link). To improve your mount rating, you may need to change your mount positioning or location.
To check your mount, you can use the Mount Check feature in the Bee Maps app.
Locate the 12 volt accessory outlet in your vehicle
Plug in the included outlet adaptor
Locate the power port on the underside of the Bee and plug in the other end of the cord. Tip: There are two USB-C outlets on the Bee, be sure the power cord is plugged into the one on the right labeled “Power”
The LED light near the power port:
Solid Red = power is good
No Red = no power
Breathing Red Flicker (over 4 seconds) = power is good
Short Red Flicker (1 second on 1 second) off = power mismatch and will not power
Quick Flicker (300ms on 300ms off) = short condition in Bee
The Bee is designed to be powered using a 12 volt accessory outlet. While the Bee may be powered using a USB-C charging port, not all vehicles supply enough power to these ports to successfully power the Bee.
The Bee accepts a maximum direct voltage of 20V, which is safely provided with the included power adapter. Some vehicles output more than 20V through accessory outlets. Damage to the Bee may occur if powered at greater than 20V. Reference your vehicle’s owner’s manual to confirm the voltage of your outlets and charging ports prior to installation.
There are two lights on the back of the Bee. To ensure proper mounting, the lights should be on the right side of the device facing the interior of the vehicle.
Right – Power LED Blue: Powered on White: Unable to ping via LTE (5.2+)
Left - GPS LED Blue: GPS signal locked White: Looking for GPS signal
After initial set-up, the Bee automatically starts mapping when powered on in your vehicle.
If the device is plugged in but the Power LED (right) is not illuminated, it is possible that power supply is insufficient from your power source. If the small LED next to the USB-C ports on the underside of Bee is flashing red, this indicates that power supply is insufficient. Use the included power adapter to ensure proper power supply.
