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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a guide on how to get started using the app?

How do I sign in using my email address?

HiveBloom uses passwordless email authentication. This means you do not have to worry about remembering a password for HiveBloom, nor do you have to worry about someone else accessing your account by using your password.

To use passwordless email authentication, type your email into the box on the log in page. You will receive an email from noreply@hivebloom.com with a link. Tap the link in the email to return to HiveBloom and you will be logged in.

How do I write a NFC tag?

HiveBloom supports NFC tag writing and reading to help you quickly identify hives using the app. To use NFC tags, you must have a NFC tag capable of NDEF formatting. Most NFC tags support this.

Writing NFC Tags

  1. Navigate to the hive you would like to make a NFC tag for.
  2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.
  3. Tap “NFC Tags”
  4. Tap the action button in the bottom right corner.
  5. Scan the NFC tag to write the tag.

Reading NFC Tags

Android

Make sure you have a NFC capable phone and that NFC is enabled.

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Select Connected devices.
  3. Tap on Connection preferences.
  4. Select NFC.
  5. Toggle the “Use NFC” option on.

To read a NFC tag, simply hold your phone up to the tag.

iOS

Open HiveBloom and select the NFC tag button on the home screen in the top right corner.

How do I share my apiary with someone?

You can invite other beekeepers to view and help manage your apiaries.

  1. Open the apiary you want to share
  2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner
  3. Tap “Shared Users”
  4. Tap the add button to generate a share link
  5. Send the link to whoever you want to share with

When they tap the link, your apiary will appear in their app automatically and they’ll have full access to add and edit hives and inspections.

How do I combine or split hives?

Splitting a Hive

  1. Navigate to the hive you want to split
  2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner
  3. Tap “Split Hive”
  4. Enter the details for the new hive
  5. The original hive’s inspection history is preserved, and a new hive is created in the same apiary

Combining Hives

  1. Navigate to either of the hives you want to combine
  2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner
  3. Tap “Combine Hive”
  4. Select the other hive to combine with
  5. The inspection histories from both hives are merged into the surviving hive

Does the app work offline?

Yes. HiveBloom works fully offline so you can record inspections out in the field without cell service.

Any changes you make while offline are saved locally and automatically synced to the cloud when you reconnect. If you share an apiary with other users, they will see your updates once syncing completes.

Is HiveBloom really free?

Yes! HiveBloom is completely free for up to 2 hives with unlimited inspections. No trial period, no credit card required, no expiration. You can use it forever at no cost.

If you want to go beyond 2 hives or unlock premium features like shared apiaries, advanced analytics, NFC/QR tags, data export, and harvest tracking, you can subscribe for just $17.99/year. That’s less than $1.50/month. You can cancel anytime through the App Store or Google Play.

How do I track treatments and mite counts?

Treatments

  1. Navigate to the hive you want to treat
  2. Tap “Treatments”
  3. Tap the add button to log a new treatment
  4. Enter the treatment type, date, and any notes

Mite Counts

  1. Navigate to the hive
  2. Tap “Mite Counts”
  3. Tap the add button to record a count
  4. Enter the count method, mite count, and date

Keeping consistent mite count records helps you spot trends and decide when treatments are needed.

Can I export my inspection data?

You can export your inspection data as a CSV file directly from the app.

  1. Navigate to the apiary you would like to export the data for
  2. Tap “All Inspections”
  3. Tap the export button in the upper right
  4. Choose how to share the CSV file (email, save to files, etc.)

How do I cancel my subscription?

Your HiveBloom subscription will automatically renew until it is canceled.

Cancel your Android subscription

Cancel your iOS subscription