If you are wanting to create an account for our Orbit Sprinkler System Designer, then this article will help. First, you want to go to https://design.orbitonline.com/ Then you will want to click the “Sign up” button at the top of the page. Finally, you will want to fill out the required information for your account to…Read More »
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There is not a way to directly change the language for the B-hyve app within the application. The B-hyve app should use whatever language your phone is currently set to. Back to Support pageTags: B-hyve, B-hyve App
Currently, there is no way to completely remove either Alexa or Google Home from your B-hyve device within the B-hyve app. This must be done through either the Google Home or Alexa App. Note: Both Google Home and Alexa can only control a single B-hyve device at a given time. For more information on how…Read More »
To update the firmware on your B-hyve device, please follow the steps below. From the home page of the app, select the “My B-hyve” button in the bottom right corner Select “Devices” Choose the device you wish to update the firmware on Scroll down to “Update Firmware”, and select that option. If…Read More »
To check the firmware version on your B-hyve device, please follow the steps below. From the home page of the app, select the “My B-hyve” button in the bottom right corner Select “Devices” Choose the device you wish to check the firmware version on Scroll down until you see “Firmware Version: XXXX”…Read More »
If you are hearing a buzzing noise coming from the solenoid on your Orbit timer, then this is to be expected. Some solenoids can be louder than others, but the buzzing comes from the magnets inside the solenoid being electrically activated and vibrating. Should you notice the noise, then as long as your valve is…Read More »
When a B-hyve controller loses WiFi connection, there are certain functions that will continue, and other functions that will no longer work. One very important thing to know is that even if your controller loses WiFi connection, if you had any custom programs created prior to the connection loss that were already running, then those…Read More »
If you had any questions on why most of the B-hyve devices require a 2.4 GHz, then this article should help. Currently, all models of B-hyve timers (except for the B-hyve XR) and our WiFI hubs require a 2.4GHz WiFi to connect to the internet. This is how the devices were designed, and this cannot…Read More »
If you are using Smart Watering with your B-hyve timer and wish to have the program start at a certain time, then this article will help. First, you want to go into the B-hyve app, and then tap on “Programs”. Next, you will tap the “Smart Watering” button in the top right corner Lastly, at…Read More »
Below is the list of current Firmware versions for our B-hyve devices: 0030 – B-hyve GEN 1 Hub 0042 – B-hyve GEN 2 Hub 0041 – B-hyve Gen 1 Hose timer 0074 – B-hyve Gen 2 Hose Timer 0058 – 1 port B-hyve XD 0058 – 2 port B-hyve XD 0058 – 4 port B-hyve…Read More »