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 »
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Updating Wi-Fi Settings Reconnecting your timer to your Wi-Fi network. If your timer has lost connection to your Wi-Fi network, or you’ve changed routers/internet providers, the timer will need to be reconnected to the router. Put your timer into “Pair Mode” by rotating the dial to “off” and pressing the reset button (located inside the swing…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 »
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 »