This Article will walk you through pairing your B-hyve Indoor Smart Watering Timer. This video shows how to pair a B-hyve indoor underground timer to the B-hyve WiFi app. Doing so will give you total control of your timer and unlock the many smart watering features, automatic rain delays and remote watering from anywhere in…Read More »
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This Article will walk you through pairing your B-hyve Smart Watering Timer (Bluetooth). -First things first, you’ll need to know the restrictions of using Bluetooth instead of Wifi. -You will need to be in Bluetooth range (about 50 ft) in order to use the B-hyve Hose Faucet Controller. -You need to have a Bluetooth compatible…Read More »
If you’re getting Flood alerts to your app, but you’re not receiving the audio alerts from the sensor itself, its possible your speaker isn’t making a proper connection. Resetting that connection will typically resolve this issue. 1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the open slot. 2. Turn the screwdriver 90º to snap open the cover…Read More »
If your timer disconnects often, and you find yourself unplugging it to re-connect frequently, this is the article for you. There are a couple of steps you can take that may resolve the issue. First, please download and install the OrbitAssist application on your phone or tablet using the steps found here. Using the OrbitAssist application,…Read More »
Different types of soil can hold different amounts of water. B-hyve adjusts your watering schedule based on the specific type of soil in this zone. Perform a ribbon test to know the type of soil in your yard. Here is a visual guide for the Soil Ribbon Test: Clay Clay is typically heavy with…Read More »
Cool Season Turf Cool Season Turf is found in areas that have hot summers and freezing temperatures in the winter. These grasses grow best between 60-80 degrees f (15-26 degrees c) and most of their growth is in the spring and fall. Examples of Cool Season Turf: • Kentucky bluegrass • Perennial Ryegrass • Tall…Read More »
In the B-hyve App, you are able to select one of three different options under a zones details. This will help with making sure that if you choose to use smart watering, then the smart watering programs will be accurate. The three types are SPRAY, ROTOR, and DRIP. To access this feature from the home page select the “Zones” section…Read More »
The amount of sunlight your plants are exposed to has a large impact on the water needs of the plants. Be careful to not underestimate the amount of sun exposure as this might cause damage to your plants. To estimate the amount of sun exposure in this zone begin when the sun has first fully…Read More »
The amount of slope in your zone can impact the amount of water lost due to run-off. If not absorbed fast enough, water applied on a slope will flow downhill. This will cause too much water at the bottom of a hill and too little at the top. To solve this, you can estimate the…Read More »
The effective rainfall setting adjusts watering schedules based on the percent of natural rainfall that reaches the plants in this zone. Potted plants and other plants that are indoors, under awnings, or otherwise not receiving rainfall may get less than all of the rain that falls. Select the appropriate setting for the plants in…Read More »