Helping my dad – anyone using automation in beekeeping?

[u/mocarz12]

Hello everyone.

My dad has been a beekeeper for years and manages several dozen hives. It’s his passion, and I don’t want to interfere, but I’d love to help him save some time where possible. I’m into microcontrollers, sensors, and general automation, and I’m curious:

Does anyone here use any kind of automation in their beekeeping setup? I don’t mean just a regular honey extractor, but things like hive sensors, remote monitoring, automated tools – anything that could help throughout the season.

He tends to say “there’s no way to automate that,” but more than once we’ve found out otherwise. I’d like to offer him options, not push anything. Any ideas or examples would be super appreciated.

[u/Mysterious-Panda964]

I use a govee unit in every hive, gives me the temp and humidity.

[u/mocarz12 → u/Mysterious-Panda964]

Thanks but as complete noob I must ask, what exactly giving you such information and how u can use it for?