Many systems will have a master valve or a pump that needs to be turned on to allow the water to get to your valves. You should have two wires coming off of this valve/relay. One wire will go to the terminal labeled Pump, and the other wire will go into the common (C). Note: Any…Read More »
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Our relay is an “open circuit” electric switch that is used to connect high voltage (120/240 VAC) from a high voltage source to a pump or other high voltage circuit. The relay/switch is operated (turned on) by connecting a 24 VAC source to the two blue wires connected to the relay coil. Most timers do…Read More »
For our B-hyve devices, In order to use them properly, you need an Android/iOS device that is compatible with them. For iOS We currently support iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch running iOS 13 and above. (Bluetooth 4.0+) For Android Android version 5 and higher. (Bluetooth 4.0+) Smart Watches are not supported at this time Back…Read More »
Notifications will alert you of the following events: a rain delay is set a rain delay is suggested watering has completed there is a freeze warning there has been a timer fault your device has been set to OFF Notifications are set and sent based on the account you are currently logged in to, regardless…Read More »
Swapping your system between Metric and Imperial systems is simple and we will walk through it here! Note: This will apply to all timers on the account, not just a single timer. In the app, go to “My B-hyve” Select “B-hyve Account” Great! Now look for “units” at the bottom of the page Tap either Imperial or Metric and then…Read More »
Do you need to change your password? We can help with that! There are a few different ways you can accomplish this: In the B-hyve App (two ways) On our web portal (techsupport.orbitbhyve.com – this is a beta page) Contact Tech Support at [email protected] and we can change it In the B-hyve App You can do it…Read More »
If you have the B-hyve Indoor/outdoor timer (First GEN model) and you are trying to pair your device using an iOS phone/tablet, then this article will help with getting your timer connected to your home WiFi. First-Time Setup First-Time Setup Make sure the timer is plugged in and powered on. Verify that the Wi-Fi connection…Read More »
If you have the B-hyve Indoor/outdoor timer (First GEN model) and you are trying to pair your device using an Android phone/tablet, then this article will help with getting your timer connected to your home WiFi. First-Time Setup Make sure the timer is plugged in and powered on. Verify that the Wi-Fi connection signal in…Read More »
Orbit’s store (orbitonline.com) carries a selection of about 400 unique products. To place an order on the Orbit Store, start by locating the product you’re interested in. You can search by model number or name using the magnifying glass (search) option at the top of orbitonline.com. If your item is in stock, choose the quantity…Read More »
To be exempted from taxes when ordering from Orbit’s store (orbitonline.com), first, contact our Orbit customer care support team by phone at (800) 488-6156 or online at support.orbitonline.com. Once you have reached one of our support agents, let them know that you wish to send us your tax exemption paperwork. Your support agent will be…Read More »