This article will walk you through pairing your B-hyve XD Hose Faucet Timer. A couple of things you’ll need to know before we get started: This is pairing for Bluetooth only. Click here to be directed to Wi-Fi Pairing Using Bluetooth only, you won’t have access to features such as “Smart Watering” and “Automatic Rain Delays” In…Read More »
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Water is leaking from joints Check if: Connections and swivel couplings are tight. Washer is missing, pinched, or damaged and replace if needed. Sprinkler won’t activate Check if: Operation dial is set to appropriate time of day. Valve cable is connected to sensor unit. Batteries are low and replace if needed. Hose faucet is on….Read More »
If your B-hyve Hose Timer is frequently disconnecting from Bluetooth, then this article should help with that. The B-hyve hose timer has a Bluetooth range up to 150 feet, but this can be lower if there are any walls, floors or anything else that might disturb the signal in between you and your hose timer. If…Read More »
If your Gen 2 B-hyve Indoor/Outdoor timer is asking you to connect to your timers “OrbitSmartHome Network”, then this article will help with getting your timer connected to your WiFi. The first step should be to take a look at your timer and find the button that says either “PROG ABCD” or “PROG ABC”. If your timer says “PROG ABC” then…Read More »
What mobile devices are supported? Android and Apple devices are supported; Android 5.0 and up, iOS 13 and up. Can I use my flood sensor outside? The flood sensor is designed for indoor use only. How close does my flood sensor need to be to the hub? The range can be affected or reduced by…Read More »
Sometimes your timer may not find a Wi-Fi network. There are a few steps you can take to try to resolve this issue. Make sure your router is broadcasting a 2.4 GHz network. Most Orbit products do not communicate with 5 GHz networks (the exception to this, being our B-hyve XR model that can use…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 »
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 »
Flume Compatibility Works With 95% of Water Meters In order to install Flume you must have the following: A water meter A Wifi connection An android or iOS phone or tablet The Sensor works on both outside and indoor water meters within 1000ft reach of the Flume Bridge and is compatible with most water meters…Read More »