Author Archives: josh

B-hyve controllers and 2.4GHz WiFi networks

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 »

Setting a start time with smart watering

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 »

B-hyve hose timers – Low Battery

Low battery on the B-hyve hose faucet timers, will result in your timer turning itself to OFF automatically and being unable to turn it back to AUTO.  If you notice that your hose timer is perhaps not running the schedule you scheduled it to run, then it is very possible that the batteries need to…Read More »

How far can I run sprinkler wire

With the Orbit Branded 7-Strand sprinkler wire (50 ft.), the wire strand is 50 feet in length, and each wire will adequately handle one solenoid valve up to a maximum distance of 800 feet. Other brands of sprinkler wire may come in different gauges, but ours is 18-gauge. If you are working with a different size…Read More »

Only seeing part of the B-hyve app

If you are looking at the B-hyve app and notice that you may not be seeing the entirety of the app page, or are missing any “Save” or “Next” buttons, then we recommend going into your phone settings and making sure that the text size is set to normal. Sometimes, having a larger text size…Read More »

Valve not turning off

If you are seeing issues with the water continuously flowing with a full flow from your valve, then follow these steps: First, confirm that the valve is installed in the right direction. The flow arrows on the valve should be pointing in direction of the water flow. If the Valve is installed correctly, make sure…Read More »

Not getting notifications- B-hyve app

In order to receive notifications, your B-have device must be connected to a WiFi connection. Notifications will not be sent while using Bluetooth only or without a working WiFi connection. If the timer is connected to the WiFi network, you can check the notification settings in the app. From the app’s home page, tap on…Read More »

How many devices can connect to the B-hyve Hubs

Currently, we have two different generations of the B-hyve WiFi hub. The First Gen WiFi Hub connects to our B-hyve faucet timer, and can have up to 64 different devices connected to it at a given time. The Second Gen WiFi Hub connects to our B-hyve XD single, double, four station hose faucet timers as well as our B-hyve Flood sensors, and can have up…Read More »

Hose Timer General Knowledge

This article contains some general information on Orbit’s hose timers and their specs. What is the working pressure of hose timers? – 5-100 PSI What is the flow rate of hose timers? – 2.7-18 GPM What type of batteries do our hose timers need? – Battery-operated timers require 2 X 1.5 v Batteries, and we recommend using Alkaline…Read More »