In this video, we will be setting up a first-generation Orbit B-hyve Hose Faucet Timer. We will go through the entire process of adding the timer to your B-hyve app, adding a first-generation B-hyve hub, some unique features of the hose faucet timer, and basic troubleshooting steps to help you if you’re experiencing issues with…Read More »
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Below is a video that will help guide you through the process of installing your B-hyve sprinkler controller. Back to Support pageTags: account, bhyve, bhyve-app, connection, gen1, HoseTimer, indoor, indoor-outdoor, onboarding, pairing, rain sensor, UndergroundTimer, WifiHub, wiring, xr
In order to pair your Hose Tap Timer to your Hub, your Hub needs to be connected to the internet, go back to the previous page to find out how to connect your hub. Make sure your device is in pairing mode (the light will be blinking blue). To put it in pairing mode, press…Read More »
There are several different B-hyve devices, and not all of them use the same method to factory reset. This article will show you how this is done for each device. Factory resetting is very important when initially pairing your device to the B-hyve app, but it can also assist when you have had any WiFi/Router…Read More »
In this article, we will help with reconnecting your B-hyve devices once you’ve installed a new router/made any changes to your router settings. For all of our devices except the B-hyve XR, you’ll need to make sure that your new router can broadcast a 2.4 GHz band separate from any 5 GHz network – otherwise,…Read More »
If your 1st Gen B-hyve indoor/outdoor controller is not broadcasting the Orbit network it needs to connect to WiFi then these steps should help with that. Troubleshooting Steps Make sure the timer is in pairing mode. The controller will go out of pairing mode after an hour, so it is very possible you just need…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 »
The following video goes over how to connect a B-hyve Hose timer to an existing B-hyve WiFi Hub on your B-hyve account. Before starting this pairing process, you should download and run the OrbitAssist application using the steps found here to make sure your WiFi network is configured to work best with the B-hyve Hub. You will then want to make…Read More »