All Beeline devices work well with the vast majority of iPhones and Android smartphones!
There are no known issues pairing with iPhones. Some specific Android phones can have issues with Bluetooth pairing, but we find that the vast majority of popular devices (eg, Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy S lines) work without a hitch.
We've also found that some app-optimising modes on Android devices can cause problems with the Bluetooth connection whilst riding, so it is advised to turn power-saving modes off whilst using Beeline. You can find out more about the proper steps to check on this in our article on Android Battery Saver and Background Activity Issues here.
We've tested the device extensively with the following smartphones to make sure that you can get out riding worry-free.
iOS (operating at a minimum of iOS 15 or later):
iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, SE (all generations), 7, 8, X, XR, XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Note: the minimum requirement for compatible iOS versions is planned to upgrade from iOS 15 to iOS 16 in mid 2024. For this reason, if your iOS device is unable to update past iOS 15, we do not recommend you purchase a Beeline unless you're considering upgrading your phone. The Beeline app will continue being compatible with iOS 15 up to the current Beeline app version at the time of the upgrade to iOS 16+ support. If you're happily Beelining with this in mind, all is well.
Android (operating at a minimum of Android 8.0 or later):
Google Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5, Pixel 6
Samsung Galaxy S8, S10, S20, S21, A7, A21s, A50
Huawei P10 Plus, P20 Lite, P30 Pro
Xiaomi POCO F1, POCO M3 Pro
For Androids, please note:
The Beeline app relies on Google Play Services for core features like mapping, location accuracy, and notifications. As a result, the following devices are not currently supported:
If you have a Huawei device, please make sure that the Google Play Store is installed on your phone to ensure you are able to use the Beeline app
De-Googled phones running custom privacy-focused operating systems (e.g., GrapheneOS, LineageOS).
Modified Android devices where Google Play Services have been disabled or removed.
If you are unsure if your phone is compatible, please check if you can access the Google Play Store and download the Beeline app directly from there.
Of course, we have very many happy Beeliners cycling around with different phones. The key thing to check is that your phone meets Beeline's compatibility requirements:
Data connection (required for setting up a route, rerouting, and firmware updates)
Phone updated to the latest available operating system version (At a minimum, Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher with Google Play, iOS 15.0 or later)
Bluetooth Low Energy compatible (Bluetooth 4.0)
We can’t absolutely guarantee Beeline will work reliably with your phone, even if it meets these requirements, because hardware and software can vary between different phones, but we test Beeline devices with a broad range of phones for peace of mind. If you’re not sure, you can always give Beeline a go with our 30-day free trial!
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