Stay Connected. Stay Safe. Travel with Confidence
Whether you are travelling alone, with your partner, your family, or a group of friends, Be-Maps helps everyone stay connected on the map and informed.
Travelling often means leaving valuable belongings in a hotel room, apartment, or holiday rental. Be-Maps includes powerful hotel security features that can help monitor your room while you are sleeping or away.
Unlike many location-sharing apps, Be-Maps combines live location sharing, travel safety tools, hotel room monitoring, motion detection, remote alerts, and family safety features into one free application.
From hiking holidays and city breaks to business trips and international travel, Be-Maps helps you keep in touch with the people who matter most while providing additional protection when staying in hotels or other accommodation.
Monitoring Features at a Glance
Motion Detection Alerts
Your device can detect movement inside the room and immediately notify you or dedicated devices in your group.
• On speaker spoken alert on the monitoring device.
• Save a photo of the event.
• Record a 30-second video.
• Notify selected members of your Be-Maps Group.
• Share captured evidence with approved remote devices.
This allows you or someone you trust to quickly see what triggered the alert.
Remote Monitoring
By granting proper permissions, a device in your Be-Maps Group can remotely monitor another device. Remote monitoring can used for:
• View what is happening in your hotel room.
• Check what is happening in your home.
• Check your home while you travel.
Where permitted by local law:
• Capture photos.
• Record video.
• Listen to surrounding audio.
This feature is useful when you are away from your room and want to check that everything appears normal.
Remote Voice Warning
If suspicious activity is detected, Be-Maps user can send a pre-recorded voice message that plays loudly through the monitored device's speaker.
An unexpected voice message may discourage an intruder and draw attention to the situation.
Useful Travel Features
| Be-Maps Feature |
What it Does |
Benefits for Travellers |
| Location Sharing |
Shows each others location on the map. Find Each Other. |
When needed people can help eachother remotely. No strees of who is where. |
| Geo-Fencing (GeoShapes) |
Receive notifications when someone is or not in designated area. |
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| Distance Alerts (Proximity) |
Checks if someone went away too far or is close. |
Know if someone becomes separated from your group. |
| DashCam |
Video recordings visible on the map. |
When renting a car on the airport, you already have simple DashCam in Be-Maps. |
| Monitor your home |
Motion detection and remote monitoring. |
Remotely monitor or check your home while travelling. |
| Emergency alerts |
Share Be-Maps alert data with selected people from your group. |
Additional safety, your group can help you from distance. |
| Google Maps Directions |
Copy directions to clipboard, open and/or share it. |
The Google Maps directions can be send via a message to emergency services. |
| Motion detection |
Detects movement in your home or hotel room using your device's camera. |
Helps you become aware of unexpected activity while you are sleeping or away from your room. |
| Motion alerts |
Sounds and/or sends an alert when motion is detected. |
Receive immediate notification so you can quickly check what happened. |
| Photo Capture |
Automatically saves photos when motion is detected. |
See what triggered the alert without being in the room. |
| 30-Second Video Recording |
Records a short video after motion is detected. |
Provides additional context to help you understand the event. |
| Remote Notifications |
Sends motion alerts, photos and videos to approved Be-Maps devices. |
Family members or trusted friends can also be informed of important events. |
| Remote Monitoring |
View your home or hotel room remotely using another approved device. |
Check your room while sightseeing, at dinner, on the beach or during business meetings. |
| Remote Photo Capture |
Capture photos remotely from the monitoring device. |
Verify the current condition of your room at any time. |
| Remote Video Recording |
Record video remotely using the monitoring device. |
Obtain additional visual information when needed. |
| Remote Audio Monitoring |
Listen to surrounding audio where permitted by local law. |
Gain additional awareness of activity inside the monitored room. |
| Remote Voice Message |
Play a pre-recorded voice message through the monitoring device's speaker. |
May discourage an unwanted visitor or make them aware the room is being monitored. |
| Front or Rear Camera Selection |
Choose the front camera, rear camera or both. |
Position your phone for the best monitoring coverage. |
| Secure, Approved Devices |
Only approved devices can access remote monitoring features. |
Helps protect your privacy and prevents unauthorised remote access. |
Travel Smarter with Be-Maps
Be-Maps brings together travel safety, family location sharing, geofencing, hotel room monitoring, motion detection, remote alerts, and emergency communication in one free application.
Whether you're travelling across town or across the world, Be-Maps helps you stay connected with the people you trust and provides additional tools that can improve awareness and peace of mind during your journey.
Be-Maps Hotel Room Security
| Best for |
Hotels, motels, Airbnb, holiday apartments, caravans, boats, offices, tents, shelters |
| Device required |
1 phone (indoor monitoring) or 2 phones (remote monitoring) |
| Motion detection |
✔ Yes |
| Sends alerts |
✔ Yes |
| Photo capture |
✔ Yes |
| Video recording |
✔ Yes |
| Remote monitoring |
✔ Yes |
| Voice message |
✔ Yes |
| Family notifications |
✔ Yes |
| Camera options |
Front, rear or both cameras |
How Geo Notifications in Be-Maps Help
Geo-Fencing Alerts
Create zones on map and receive notifications when someone 'is in' or 'is not' in the selected area.
Geo-fencing is useful for:
• Children on holiday
• Elderly family members
• Group tours
• Campsites
• Theme parks
• Beaches
• Airports
Instead of constantly checking everyone's location, Be-Maps automatically notifies you when important movements occur.
Too Far Away Alerts
Travelling in busy cities, nature areas or large tourist attractions can make it easy for someone to become separated from the group.
Be-Maps can notify you when a member of your group moves beyond a chosen distance, helping everyone stay together.
This feature is especially useful for:
• Families with children
• Walking tours
• Theme park visits
• Shopping centres
• Ski holidays
Why Travellers Choose Be-Maps
Travellers use Be-Maps to help improve awareness and security while away from home by providing:
• Hotel room motion detection.
• Hotel room monitoring.
• Hotel security alerts.
• Remote room monitoring from another device.
• Motion-triggered photo and video capture.
• Remote voice alerts.
• Family travel safety.
• Location sharing.
• Travel safety notifications.
• DashCam if you rent a car.
• Personal safety tools for travellers.
Whether you are travelling alone, with family, or for business, Be-Maps helps you stay connected, monitor your hotel room remotely, and keep trusted people informed about unexpected activity.
How Location in Be-Maps Helps
Location Sharing
Share your live location with people you trust. Family members and friends can see where you are on the map in real time, making it easy to stay connected during your trip.
• Location sharing is useful for:
• Family holidays
• Group travel
• Hiking and outdoor activities
• Festivals and events
• Business travel
• Solo travel
Easy Navigation
Be-Maps lets you quickly open directions to any selected location using your preferred navigation application.
You can also copy directions and easily share them with friends or family.
Find Each Other
Finding close ones of friends in crowded places can be frustrating.
With Be-Maps, everyone in your group can quickly locate each other on the map without having to describe nearby landmarks.
Additional Travel Safety Features
Be-Maps includes many other features designed to improve personal and family safety while travelling.
These include:
• Live location sharing with people you trust.
• Family and group location tracking.
• Geo-Fence notifications.
• Distance alerts when someone moves too far away.
• Find each other on the map.
• Emergency alerts.
• Shared navigation and directions.
These features are especially useful for:
• Family holidays.
• Group travel.
• Business trips.
• Solo travellers.
• International travel.
Alerts
If someone needs help, or configured automated alerts (like: Too Far, not in defined area, motion detected), they can immediately send an alert to members of their Be-Maps Group.
Alerts provide a quick way to notify trusted people during unexpected situations while travelling.
Common Travel Situations
| Travel Situation |
How Be-Maps Can Help |
| Sleeping in a hotel |
Motion detection alerts you to unexpected activity and records photos and video. |
| Leaving your room for sightseeing |
Continue monitoring your room remotely and receive instant notifications if motion is detected. |
| Business travel |
Check your hotel room while attending meetings or conferences. |
| Family holiday |
Share motion alerts with trusted family members through your Be-Maps Group. |
| Travelling alone |
Increase awareness of activity in your room and stay connected with trusted contacts. |
| Long hotel stays |
Periodically check your room remotely without returning in person. |
| Holiday apartment or Airbnb |
Use the same monitoring features where legally permitted. |
| Caravan, camper or boat |
Monitor your temporary accommodation while away. |
| Tent, shelter |
Secure your accommodation while your are in or away. |
Camera Options
Monitoring can use:
• Front camera only.
• Rear camera only.
• Both cameras.
Choose the option that best suits the position of your device.
Battery Usage
Motion detection, DashCam and remote monitoring use significant battery power.
For reliable operation, keep your phone connected to the charger. This helps ensure uninterrupted monitoring and prevents your device from shutting down because of low battery power.
Motion Detection Tips
Motion detection may be occasionally triggered by:
• Reflections in mirrors.
• Changes in lighting.
• Lights being switched on or off.
• Movement through windows.
• Curtains moving.
• Trees, branches or shadows outside.
• Rapid lighting changes
Position your device carefully to reduce false alerts.
Privacy and Legal Notice
Privacy, surveillance, audio recording, and video recording laws differ between countries. Before using monitoring features, especially when travelling internationally, obtain appropriate legal advice if necessary and ensure you have permission where required.
Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of Be-Maps complies with local laws and regulations. If you are unsure whether these features may be used in your location, seek appropriate legal advice before using them.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use Be-Maps to monitor my hotel room remotely?
Yes. Be-Maps can detect motion, make photos, record videos, and notify approved remote devices when activity is detected.
Can my family receive alerts too?
Yes. Apointed members of your Be-Maps Group can receive motion detection notifications and travel alerts.
Is it free?
Yes. All Be-Maps Advanced features are free.
Do I need two phones?
When you are inside of your hotel room one device is sufficient.
To avail of more safety features and remote monitoring, you need two devices. One device remains in the hotel room while the second approved device is used remotely to receive alerts and monitor the room.
Does Be-Maps work internationally?
Yes. As long as your device has GPS and an internet connection, Be-Maps can be used while travelling around the world.
Can I use an old smartphone?
Yes. Many users dedicate an older Android phone to monitoring while carrying their primary phone as the remote device.
Does Be-Maps replace hotel security?
No. Be-Maps is designed as an additional awareness and monitoring tool. It does not replace hotel security systems, local emergency services, or other security measures.
