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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hyper Hyve Introduces ProTopv1: A Solar-Powered Smart Hive Lid That Helps Beekeepers Protect Their Colonies Without Constant Opening by utilizing Machine Learning and AI for data interpretation Simple, private monitoring that watches temperature, humidity, sound, and movement — and alerts you when something needs attention River Falls, Wis. — August 21, 2026 — Hyper Hyve today announced ProTopv1, a new smart hive lid designed to give beekeepers clearer i

Turn any standard hive into a solar-powered smart hive Most of us open hives more often than we should. We do it because we don’t have better information. A quick check can turn into a full inspection. The bees get stressed, the temperature swings, and we still leave the yard guessing about what we didn’t see. ProTop v1 was built to change that. It is an insulated, solar-powered hive top that continuously monitors temperature, humidity, sound, vibration, and other key indicat