Beame review

Beame Review: Is It Worth It?

An independent look at what Beame does well, where it falls short, and who it suits.

Updated 30 September 2026 · Tracker Prices South Africa

Tracker Prices SA is an independent comparison site. We are not Beame and are not affiliated with it, so we cannot access your account, log you in or cancel a contract for you. Facts on this page were checked against official Beame sources in September 2026; the provider’s own website is always the final word.

Quick answer: For drivers who mainly want an affordable, insurer-approved way to get a stolen car back, Beame is excellent value at R99 a month. It is not a live tracker, so if you want to watch your car in an app, choose Matrix Silver or Gold instead.

Our verdict

Price★★★★★ R99/month, among the lowest for insurer-approved recovery
Installation★★★★★ Wireless, minutes to fit, no effect on vehicle warranty
Recovery★★★★☆ National network; Beame reports 9 out of 10 vehicles recovered
App★★★☆☆ Last known location and battery, no live tracking
Insurance★★★★★ Recommended by more than a dozen major insurers

Ratings are our editorial assessment based on published product information, not customer scores.

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Where to read Beame customer reviews

For first-hand customer experiences, check Beame’s page on HelloPeter and app-store reviews of Beame Mobile. When reading reviews, look at how complaints were resolved and whether they relate to recovery, billing or cancellations.

Our recommendation

For most private drivers who mainly want their car back if it is stolen, Beame is the best-value recovery option we list: R99 a month, no wiring into your car, a battery that lasts up to three years and approval from major insurers. If you also want every trip on camera, add a Matrix Vision dashcam, which warns about collisions, tailgating and phone use and lets you stream video live.

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Recommended: Matrix, Beame and Matrix Vision

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New · Matrix Vision dashcams

Every trip on camera. Every driver protected.

Road-facing ADAS and in-cab AI cameras in one 4G-connected unit, data bundle included. Collision, tailgating and rollover warnings, phone-use and drowsiness alerts, live streaming with push-to-talk, and privacy blurring, all from one platform.

Prices incl. VAT. Data bundle limits apply. Not ideal for long-haul night-time operation.

Matrix Vision dual dashcam
Top pick · Matrix Beame

Insurer-approved theft recovery from R99/month

A small wireless unit hidden in your car in minutes, with no wiring into its electronics and a battery that lasts up to three years. Approved by major insurers, with jamming detection and 24/7 recovery.

  • R99per month, VAT incl.
  • 3 yrsbattery life
  • 0wires into your car
FAQ

Common Questions

Is Beame a good tracker?+

For affordable, insurer-approved recovery, yes. For live tracking, choose Matrix Silver or Gold.

Is Beame reliable?+

Beame reports recovering 9 out of 10 vehicles reported stolen, and the unit detects jamming attempts.

Is Beame better than Tracker?+

Beame is cheaper and needs no wiring; Tracker’s entry plan uses a hardwired unit with VHF radio. See our Beame vs Tracker comparison.

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