Install a Bee

Tips to get started with your Bee

What’s Included

• Bee device

• Safety Pamphlet

• 12/24V Auxiliary Power Cord

• Car Mount

• Bee Mount Bracket and 3 screws

• 2 Allen Wrenches

• SIM slot cover and 2 screws

• Screwdriver

See here for the Bee's technical specs

Approved Vehicles & Mount Positions

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 two approved mount positions (as shown below).

Bee Mount Assembly

1. Before you begin, locate required parts and tools included in the Bee box

   1. Mounting bracket

   2. Large mounting screw

   3. 2 small mounting screws

   4. 2 included allen keys

   5. Suction mount

2. Locate the mounting treads on the top of the Bee housing

   
3. Lift both of the magnetic sides of the mounting bracket up.

   
4. Place the bracket on the device and align the holes of the bracket with the mounting threads of the Bee.

   
5. Use the 2 small screws and small allen key to attach the mounting bracket to the Bee

   
6. Once attached, lower both sides of the mounting bracket to reveal the center mounting thread

7. Use the large mounting screw and allen key to attach

   
8. Raise the magnetic sides of the mounting bracket again and the Bee is now ready to attach to the included mount.

   
9. Take the included suction mount and remove the thumbscrew at the bottom

   
10. Slide the prongs at the end of the mount into the mounting bracket

    
11. Align holes of the bracket and mount, thread the thumbscrew through and retighten.

    1. Be careful, as the cap on the other end can come loose while tightening

       
12. The mount is now fully assembled and ready to be placed in your vehicle

    

Mount Check

Using the Mount Check feature in the Bee Maps App

1. Connect the Bee Maps App to your Bee device
2. Settings > Bee > Mount Check

3. Follow the instructions on the screen

Tips for Capturing High-Quality Map Data

• Mount the Bee on the front windshield with a clear, unobstructed view of the road. Avoid areas with tint, black coatings, dot patterns, or interior accessories.

• Do not block the driver’s view. Choose a safe, low-impact mounting spot.

• Avoid tinted windows and minimize visibility of your vehicle’s interior in the frame.

• Remove personal items from the dashboard—name tags, documents, or anything that could identify you.

• Make sure the Bee is level—not pointed too far up at the sky or too far down at the hood.

• If using AI event detection, follow the official Bee Placement and Detection Guidelines for best results.

Mount Rating

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 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.

Powering up

1. Locate the 12 volt accessory outlet in your vehicle

2. Plug in the included outlet adaptor

3. 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”

4. The LED light near the power port:

   1. Solid Red = power is good

   2. No Red = no power

   3. Breathing Red Flicker (over 4 seconds) = power is good

   4. Short Red Flicker (1 second on 1 second) off = power mismatch and will not power

   5. 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.

LED Lights for Bee LTE

The two lights on the back should face inside the car, on the right side of the Bee.

Right (LTE):

Blue = uploading

White = no LTE

Left (GPS):

Blue = GPS locked and mapping

White = searching

After setup, the Bee maps automatically when powered on.

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.