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 »
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This article contains some general information on Orbit’s hose timers and their specs. What is the working pressure of hose timers? 10-100 PSI What is the flow rate of hose timers? 2.5-9 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 »
When testing the voltage coming from your timer, if none of your stations are running then you will see that each of your stations is outputting 24 Volts. The timer does this constantly to check for faults. Once you tell a specific station to run, then only that station should be putting out between 24-30…Read More »
If you are looking for information on the battery-operated underground timer that Orbit offers, then this article should have some helpful information. What valves do I need to work with a 57869 Battery Operated Underground Timer? (57869) – Any plastic Orbit valve will work. You will need to replace the existing solenoid with the 57869…Read More »
WiFi Hub Flood Sensors Hose Timer Indoor Timer B-hyve XR Blinking Blue – Pairing Mode Blinking Blue – Pairing Mode Blinking Blue – Pairing mode Flashing Blue and a P – pairing mode Solid White – Connected to WiFi and idle Yellow – it is looking for your Wi-Fi router. Blue-Green – BLE (Bluetooth Low…Read More »
Currently, all B-hyve and Orbit branded Hose Faucet Timers use a ¾ inch GHT/NPT thread size. Back to Support pageTags: B-hyve, Core, Hose Timer, Pipe
If you have a B-hvye XD or the B-hyve hose faucet timer, and are unable to activate smart watering on your device, then this article is for you. The most likely reason that you are unable to turn on smart watering is that your timer is not connected to your home WiFi. In order for our B-hyve hose…Read More »
Need to program your timer but you’re not sure where to start? We’d be happy to show you how to create programs! What is the purpose of the A, B, C, and D programs? The different programs would be used if you have certain stations that need to run separate from the rest of your…Read More »
Updating Wi-Fi Settings Reconnecting your timer to your Wi-Fi network. If your timer has lost connection to your Wi-Fi network, or you’ve changed routers/internet providers, the timer will need to be reconnected to the router. Put your timer into “Pair Mode” by rotating the dial to “off” and pressing the reset button (located inside the swing…Read More »
To Delete a B-hyve account, start by opening the B-hyve app on your phone or tablet. Tap on “My B-hyve” on the bottom right of the app’s home screen. Tap on “B-hyve Account” at the very top. Confirm the Email address showing under the “Email” field to determine which account your are currently logged in…Read More »