Users can remotely access and program their controller from their IOS (Apple) or Android mobile application at no charge.Programming can also be carried out at the controller allowing dual functionality.Orbit B-Hyve can be set to adjust watering based on local weather using your postcode making sure you minimise water waste due to rain and delivering the correct water volumes to your lawn and plants.
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What is the orbit B-Hyve smart device app used for?
The Orbit B-hyve smart device app is used to control multiple devices. You can purchase this item which includes a WiFi hub, the model without that is Bluetooth only (but which can be upgraded to use WiFi with this included hub), another timer that will control other Orbit B-hyve products, etc.
What is orbit B-Hyve smart irrigation?
The Orbit B-hyve smart irrigation system allows you to control and save water based on the needs of your yard, all from your smartphone. The Orbit B-hyve smart irrigation system allows you to control and save water based on the needs of your yard, all from your smartphone. Skip to content Close menu B-hyve
Can I connect my B-Hyve hose timers to the B-Hyve XD?
You will need a Gen 2 Hub in order to pair, the Gen 1 hub for the B-hyve hose timers will not work with the B-hyve XD. If you're attaching multiple timers to a single hub, you'll need to mount the hub in a central location.
What is B Hyve smartsprink timer?
BHyve SmartSprink Timer Turn any outdoor faucet into an app-controlled water source that can help you save time, water and money. Thanks to automatic rain delays, B-hyve has saved over 30 billion gallons of water since 2016. B-hyve connects to Wi-Fi, giving you complete control over your watering, no matter where you are. No Wi-Fi?
Can you control the B-hyve remotely?
Each B-hyve® smart sprinkler controller connects easily to wifi and is controlled with an intuitive free app for iPhone and Android; make changes to your settings and turn on or shut off your sprinklers even when you are not home.
Can orbit B-HYVE work without Wi-Fi?
If you are using the Smart Watering mode and your B-hyve loses its Wi-Fi connection, the controller will continue to water according to the last schedule that was communicated to the device, if that makes sense. As soon as your Wi-Fi connection is restored, its connection to local weather feeds resumes as well.
How do I connect Orbit B-HYVE to my phone?
1:062:28Pairing the Orbit B-Hyve Wifi Timer - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOpen Wi-Fi settings and you will see Orbitz smart home and your list of available Wi-Fi networks.MoreOpen Wi-Fi settings and you will see Orbitz smart home and your list of available Wi-Fi networks. Click on that network and wait until you see that it is connected.
Does B-hyve work with Ifttt?
This project is a simple implementation of the unofficial API to control the BHyve Orbit Wifi irrigation controller. The purpose of this project is to provide an application that you can host to use with IFTTT to allow you to control your sprinklers.
How do I run B-hyve manually?
0:052:07B-hyve Pro - Manual Watering - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWater a number of zones. Together. Simply set a run time for each zone and hit the green check markMoreWater a number of zones. Together. Simply set a run time for each zone and hit the green check mark to have it added to the list.
How can I change B-hyve from wifi to Bluetooth?
First, put your timer into “Pair Mode” by pressing the B-hyve button 5 times rapidly, or if you are using the B-hyve Indoor/Outdoor timer then hold the reset button that is located on the backside of the timers face down for 10-12 seconds. In your app, tap "My B-hyve" and then Devices.
How do you put orbit B-hyve in pairing mode?
When you push the battery pack into the controller, make sure you hear a click. That indicates battery pack is fully seated. The controller should automatically go into pairing mode (indicated by the blue blinking light). If it doesn't, you can put it in pairing by pressing the B-hyve button 5 times.
Does B-hyve work with Google home?
Compatible with Orbit's entire line of B-hyve products, customers now have the ability to control their sprinklers or hose faucets through the Google Assistant on a Google Home speaker or by using the Assistant app on their smartphone and saying, "OK Google, water the garden."
Why is my B-hyve not connecting?
Simply unplug your router and your B-hyve device for 30 seconds, and then plug them back in. As for your phone, just power it off and back on. Once your router is broadcasting a signal again, and your phone is back on, try opening the app and start the pairing process once more.
Is B-HYVE compatible with SmartThings?
A custom SmartThings® SmartApp and Device Handlers (DTH) which provides a connection to ones Orbit b•hyve™ network attached devices. This SmartThings application allows one to view the state of their Orbit b•hyve™ devices.
How does Bhyve know soil moisture?
1:485:23How Smart Watering Works - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUse the water soil moisture decreases as soil moisture decreases it becomes harder for roots to drawMoreUse the water soil moisture decreases as soil moisture decreases it becomes harder for roots to draw water from the soil. This is where a smart controller.
What is B-HYVE watering budget?
The watering budget is set to a default of 100%. This means that it will run exactly what you have programmed. Only change this if you wish to run a percentage of your program. This is often used to change your summer program to a winter program.
Orbit BHyve Remote
This project is a simple implementation of the unofficial API to control the BHyve Orbit Wifi irrigation controller.
Required Config Information
You need your DeviceID that you want to control. I don't have a good way of this, other than manually.
Create your config.json
Create a config.json file in a new directory with the following contents (if you are building locally, put it in ./volumes/config/):
Docker compose
Take a look at docker-compose.yml.example for the environment that you are interested in using. We need to configure the configuration volume to point at the directory with our config.json file in it.
IFTTT
Once your container is running and is accessible from the internet, we can configure IFTTT to interact with it. We can use a Voice Command to trigger a WebHook Action that will hit our URLs with the correct information. It's a little bit manual, but what can you do?
Sample IFTTT Applet setup
Service: Google Assistant Trigger: Say a phrase with a number What do you want to say? water zone # What do you want the system to say in response? Aguamenti
Awesome
Works great and setup went flawlessly. Had an Orbit brand installed on this house when I bought it, but something went wrong and it needed replacing. Went to Lowe’s to pick up a new one and saw this WiFi version. Since my home is rather “connected”, i.e.
Excellent Controller
My previous controller stopped providing free remote access in favor of a $2 per month charge. Then the power supply failed so I made the switch to the B-Hyve 6 station. Despite what some reviewers have stated I found the set up using the app on my phone to be simple. The program walks you through the process which only takes a few minutes.
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About this item
COMPLETE CONTROL: The B-hyve app is fully functional for android, iOS or web devices and gives you control wherever you need it, from anywhere in the world, program the timer using the app, or let the weather-based software create it for you
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