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 »
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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 »
Low battery on the B-hyve hose faucet timers, will result in your timer turning itself to OFF automatically, being unable to turn it back to AUTO, and not allowing it to go into pairing mode. If you notice that your hose timer is perhaps not running the schedule you scheduled it to run, then it…Read More »
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 »
This article will help you troubleshoot your B-hyve Hose timer not opening or closing. Remove everything from the outlet of the hose faucet timer Turn the water on and cover the outlet of the timer with your thumb Hold your thumb in place and then turn on the timer manually Once you hear/feel a click,…Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »