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 »
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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 »
If your B-hyve hose timer is showing that is in the OFF mode, then this article should help with that. If this is happening, then the most likely cause would be that the battery is low. The B-hyve hose faucet timer will usually turn itself to OFF when the battery reaches anywhere from 20-30%. This…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 »
If you have a custom program for your B-hyve timer in the app, and it keeps turning itself off then this article will help with that. Here are the steps we recommend: Delete your program in the app. You can do this by going to the “Program” section of the app and then selecting “Saved…Read More »
If your zone/station does not stop watering when a program ends, then this article should help with that. If the same valve/zone is having the issue each time, try moving the wire to a different terminal and test to see if it continues Note: If the same zone has an issue on a different terminal, then…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 »
My station won’t turn on. How to troubleshoot a valve There are a few different possible causes of your stations not turning on. Your water may not be turned on. If you have a master valve, manually open that and then try running the timer again. If you have a pump, make sure that is…Read More »
If your B-hyve indoor controller has gone offline, please use the following steps to help with getting it reconnected to your WiFi. Power Cycle controller A lot of the time, a simple power cycle of the controller will reconnect your controller. To do this, unplug your controller for 3-5 seconds, and then plug your controller…Read More »