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 »
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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 »
This article will go over several scenarios to help find out what connection issue you may be seeing, and then help identify and solve the problem. If you are saying the following: “My B-hyve device keeps disconnecting from the Hub” “I can’t get my hose timer to pair with my Hub” Then you should ask…Read More »
How to reconnect the Smart Hose Timer & WiFi Hub when changing routers 1. In the app, tap My B-hyve then Devices. 2. Tap on the WiFi Hub then Update WiFi Settings. 3. Your app will look for your hub and automatically connect to it. 4. The Hub will look for available WiFi networks to…Read More »
Want to take full advantage of your underground sprinkler timer? This may be the guide for you. What are stations and zones? A station or zone refers to a group of sprinklers attached to the same valve. Your timer will turn on the valve to let water flow to the sprinklers in that zone/station. The…Read More »
To help address a Hose Faucet Timer that won’t shut off, I’d like you to try removing the battery tray, wait 30 seconds and then reinsert it, making sure the tray is fully inserted. You’ll want to complete this step with the faucet turned off or the hose timer removed from it, to ensure water…Read More »
To help address a hose faucet timer not turning on, I’d like you to try removing the battery tray, wait 30 seconds and then reinsert it, making sure the tray is fully inserted. You’ll want to complete this step with the faucet turned off or the hose timer removed from it, to ensure water doesn’t…Read More »
This article will help with pairing your B-hyve hose timer and hub to your B-hyve app and home WiFi network. Before we begin let’s take a look at some of the requirements of the B-hyve WiFi Hub: You should download and run the OrbitAssist application using the steps found here to make sure your WiFi network is configured to…Read More »
There is only one button on the Hose Faucet Timer, but it does serve several different functions. Here are those functions. Hold the button for 2 seconds, the light will blink green for 2 seconds and your manual watering will begin (duration set in the settings page of the app). Rapidly press the button 5x…Read More »
If your B-hyve hose faucet timer has gone offline, then this article will help to get it reconnected to your WiFi network. Troubleshooting Tips When your timer goes offline, this normally has to deal with the hub. Here are some steps that you can take to get your hub re-connected. Simply Update Wi-Fi Settings in…Read More »
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