From Start to finish, everything you need to know installing, downloading the app., pairing to Bluetooth, sync to WiFi the new Orbit B-Hyve WiFi Timer.
Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together and posting to RU-vid. It was very informative and will likely lead to my purchase of this unit once I finally get tired of manually programming my old unit to adjust to changing weather conditions. Two things I checked that might be useful for someone looking to purchase: 1) make sure you have a WiFi signal that will reach the area where you plan to mount the unit, 2) per the Quick Start guide, make sure you have 2.4 GHz WiFi available as the unit does not work with 5 GHz WiFi
Thank you, I’m glad it helped you. I knew about the WiFi signal but not about the frequency. Hope you get a chance to Subscribe to my Channel it helps us in the RU-vid search.✌️
Dude, Thank You. I found this timer for $79 and the rebate gives us $80. Im going to pick it up this week. Cant wait, now that I saw your video. I didnt know it was so easy. I paid someone $50 to install our last one......... Now I know. Thanks again.
Just got mine up and running. Sprinkler co.pany was going to charge over 300 dollars for system and install. Watched this video once, went and purchased and had it running in 15 mins.
I ran across your program for I just bought a Orbit B hyve and was looking for some info your post gave me some knowledge on that now thank you great job. Charlie AKA Dismas
Hello Gary I subscribed the other day. Question I am trouble shooting the b-hyve 8 station. I have 7 stations at my place. I’m trouble shooting my valves is there a particular order in color wires I should connect?
Funny this is the exact timer I installed last week.. $99 at Lowes.. Had problems running it from my Android phone but hooked right up to the iPad.. My irrigation system has been keeping me busy last few weeks..
I have unplugged my indoor bhyve numerous times and reset by pushing the button 5x as well. The p never appears for pairing. Only the 8. What do I do please?
When you plug in the timer it will blink “blue”, next open the “App” on your smart phone etc. Make sure your phone or device has Bluetooth turned on. Follow the steps in the app, once you choose your WiFi and enter the password the timer will have a solid “white” light. You’re now connected. Holding down the 0 5 times just resets the programming, it won’t pair the app to the timer.
Here's some more insight on the program name, which is the main reason I purchased the Bhyve. I run two programs, named: Front Yard and Back Yard. With the old system, I could only run the front and back yard in tandem. However, with this system, I can run two separate programs for the front and backyard. Currently I run the front yard every 3 days and the back yard every 2 days. The reason is that my front yard gets a lot of shade during the day, whereas the back yard gets a lot of sun all day long. The only thing a person should be aware of is to not overlap programs. For example, since I water every three days in front and every two days in back there are some days where both programs will run on the same day. I don't want the run times to overlap, otherwise I'll lose water pressure with two stations running at the same time and won't get full coverage.
Good points, thank you for sharing. Most timers contain A, B Programs that allow the same flexibility. Glad you’re happy with your purchase and becoming familiar with it’s intricacies.😉
@@garyssprinklerrepair My old system had A and B also, but I could only run one or the other and would need to manually change it. It wouldn't run both programs at the same time. I should point out that the difference between my front and backyard is so stark that simply changing the duration between front and back sprinkler run times wasn't sufficient. If I ran the front as frequently as the back needed, and shortened the run time, I would get mushrooms because it wouldn't have enough time to dry up, even with shorter run times. If I ran the back on the front's schedule and just increased the duration, I would end up with a swamp on watering days. Now it runs like a well oiled machine.
Echo Smyth I guess what I was trying to explain is if you enter a run time for zone 1 in A program for (front) MWFS Then program B program to run T Th S Leave zone 1 out only set run times for let’s say zone 2,3 ( back lawns) Hope you see what I’m trying to explain. Now A program runs and B program run different zones for different times on different days.
@@garyssprinklerrepair Yes, I understand. What I'm saying, using your example, with my old timer, I would need to manually switch from program A to program B every single day. If I didn't switch from A to B, then it would only run program A. (Or B if I left it switched to B)
My new customer wants me to control all 4 of their properties from my iPhone. I can only access 2 of them bc thats all that I can see on the app. Why isn't their system showing all 4 locations?
Try hitting the button 5 times on the timers to make the blue light flash 1st. Then they should connect. The bhvye is only compatible with 2.4Ghz systems if the WiFi is blended they you might need them to separate it 1st.
@@garyssprinklerrepair Nevermind I got it. The bluetooth and wifi were not connected. I had to reset the controller, uninstall the app, reinstall the app for the devices to pair up. Thanks anyways.
@@garyssprinklerrepair Btw, the customer service text number will respond but they had a cue of customers waiting for help when I was talking to Orbit B-hyve.
Hi Gary, could you please tell us when connecting the 24volt power supply the. Of the to black wires coming out of the 24 volt transformer one of the wires has white dash lines in it. Which terminal does the wire with the white dash marks get inserted into. There is nothing mentioned about this in the manual that comes in the box. Thank you for making the video.
If you look at the pdf instructions, it shows a black wire from the power supply going to the left screw and a lighter colored wire going to the right h d side screw. Agreed, there’s no mention of it in the manual. Hope that helps, if not you can always contact Orbit on Monday to confirm.👍
I have a old rain bird RC-7Bi and I am replacing it with the new b hyve eight zone need help with wiring or a diagram if possible really would appreciate it thank you
Take a picture of the old wires on your Rainbird timer 1st, or write them down. Note: which wires are on what number screw positions as well as the wire color for common(usually “white”) Simply attach them to the new Orbit in the same order. The common will go on the C screw position. Hope that helped, be sure to Subscribe to our Channel for more help.👍
I believe you connect one wire to the common and the other wire to MV on the timer. Let me know if that works, sorry we use city water here so I never have a need to mess with it.
@@garyssprinklerrepair yes one got tied to the common wire and the other went into the pump and it worked fine. A little trail and error got it working. Thanks for responding
Can this be put outdoor if protected in a patio. No rain would hit it. I prefer this one over the indoor outdoor wifi. I currently have two outdoor hose timers by orbit bhyve wi fi
As a licensed contractor I wouldn’t be able to install it there, but a homeowner is free to do as they like. Make sure it is connected to a gfi electrical source and is above 18” from the ground level. Hope that answered your question. My Channel has more tips, Subscribe if you get a chance it helps us grow.
@@garyssprinklerrepair Thanks so much. I will get the indoor outdoor wi fi bhyve to replace my old one. Wish they made and outdoor version of the indoor with no manual settings
Still good, but in all fairness most timers warranties are between 1-3 yrs. I think the Hunter X-2 timer is better, no batteries, lite screen with large font, skips zones with a short, also uses an app with choice for Bluetooth for smaller yards with sketchy WiFi. Don’t forget to Subscribe for more great advice.✌️
Can you help a novice the black wire looped between the two sensor connections - is that mandatory and is that setup use a device one can purchase or is it something you create during the effort. Thanks again
Your question is a good one, the jumper wire on the sensor ports is necessary, unless you purchase a rain sensor and install it. Then the wire will no longer be necessary. Hope that helps, don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel it helps us.👍
The wire is going to the Sprinkler valves from the timer. I have a video on my Channel that shows how to connect the wires at the valve location as well. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B371W7V5OzY.html
Hello Gary , Question for you on the wi Fi sprinkler. I would like to install this at my rental property. Do I need to tap into the tenants Wi-Fi account and password? Is there any way to use this device without logging into tenants Wi Fi account. Please advise. Thanks!
Yes, you would need to use their WiFi unless you live next door and could connect to yours even thought the timer is at their house. Hope that answers your question. Don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel when you can it will bookmark the channel for future help.
If I’m not mistaken you can set rain preferences on the app. (ex: delay operation for 48 hrs. After .5” of rain) Freeze-Delay operation when temperature is below 32 * F You can also buy a wired rain/sensor it connects to the sensor ports on bottom far right of the timer.
I live in California so, our systems do require that. Most sprinkler valves here are even above ground, but should at least be insulated with a protective “valve blanket.” Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.🙂
Gary, will this controller interfere with my garage door opener signal? My current controller is in the garage and I have to turn it off to open the garage door from a remote.
Not sure why that is, other than the frequencies are fairly similar. I would check your garage door frequency and then look for a timer that isn’t the same.
Great hope you enjoy it, always fun walk around the yard and be able to turn irrigation n with your phone. Hope you get a chance to Subscribe to our channel to help us with RU-vid search👍
Hello, Sorry for my question, I have the ordinary non wifi hunter controller, I want to swap to this B-hyve 6 zones. Is it simple to do the swap? Is there instruction guide? Are those number 1-8 are the zones?
Yes, it is very easy to do the swap. Before you go thru all the trouble first hold your phone up to the location and make sure you have 3 WiFi bars. The numbers 1-8 are the stations, correct. Hope that answered your questions, don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel for lots more help and videos.👍
That’s fine a accessory, (rain sensor) that I will go over at a future date. Most people don’t install one for basic set up and install. Hope that answered your question.👍
@@garyssprinklerrepair Thanks for the prompt reply - So, without a rain sensor, do I need to short the terminal - nothing is said to do it in the manual.
Hi Gary, I tried to download the SW before buying the b-Hive. I would like to know if I can easily go into a manual mode and just switch on - off individual zones. My current Irritrol has a single station manual control mode that I like.
Swapped out Hunter for this device. I have 3 extra wires (red,white,blue) that were wired to the Hunter, but I'm not sure I need on the B Hyve. Any ideas?
Extra wire are normal, the white wire is normally the wire that’s used for a common. If you have 6 wires and only 2 valves you will have three left over. Unless you you use a pum
How i can set up the selenoids separately, i mean when the timer go on to work, all the selnoids open at the same time, and i run 1 wire per valve and a shared common
If you ran 1 wire color to each valve and then tie the wire from each valve to the common all should work independently. Check that you connected the common on the timer to common not “P” that’s pump setting and will turn all on at the same time. Hope that helps, feel free to subscribe if it did.😉
On the app, go to smart watering restrictions and tap the slide for odd or even. Hope that helps, be sure to Subscribe to our Channel for more help and new videos. ✌️
Hello. If there was a power outage it is possible that it would need to be reset but that can depend on how long the outage was or some other factors. You can possibly get it connected again by updating the wifi information in the device settings. If the device isn't responding to that you may need to reset it.
The panel connects to the wiring in the garage that goes out to the external irrigation valves outside that run each zone in your yard. The Timer (panel) is operated using an app on your phone.
Good video but does not describe what type valve/valves are being used. For instance, my existing system uses an Intermatic mechanical timer with a simple on/off/on 24V Irritrol in-line valve so my wiring is not going to be the same as what you describe here.
The valves are not relevant, it works for all low voltage valves except D/C battery operated. Low voltage wiring will be the same as you have now(1common, 1colored per valve) no different that you have no just it sets like an alarm clock and can be connected to your WiFi (no internet then won’t work for you.
Nice video, Gary my old system had 9 zones, but only 4 zones were wired to work that had two common wires hooked up to two different common terminals. My question is I bought the 4 zone orbit, can I put both my common wires into the one terminal. Thank you for making your video
Tie the two common wires together using a wire nut, then tie a third piece of wire to that. (3 wired together) insert that third piece of wire into the common space.
Pat Smith yes go to setting them devices the will be a place to add a device. Hope that helped, be sure to Subscribe to our. Channel and tap notifications to be entered into our free monthly Giveaway.
Por favor me pudieras ayudar tengo un problema con el timer me sale en la pantalla el Area 8 y no lo puedo manejar y no puedo resetear el dispositivo Gracias
I don’t speak Spanish, but did have this translated.. make sure station 8 has a run time… You can test it by running it manually : With dial facing station 8 And the timer switch in run Push the manual button on the bottom right. The display should show 8 A- then the time counting down.
Haven’t tried it with the rain sensor yet. I can say the sensor I use with Hunter timers works really well providing it’s installed on the fence or roof gutter on the side the rain comes from. Hope that helped a little.
Nice review, is there some limit in days for watering interval? I would like to use B-hyve for watering my living greenwall, but it needs watering only once every 3-4 weeks.
Ya, don’t think it will be able to do that. Probably best thing to do if possible is give that zone no water time, and just every 3 wks. Add water time back and after manually.
There is no polarity if that’s your question, no right or left (either wire works) Hope that helps, don’t forget to Subscribe to our Channel it really helps us too ✌️
It has non volatile memory good for approx. 8 hrs. unplugged it will remember programming but not be able to actually run the valves. One side note it you have a electrical outlet that’s not grounded and a lot of lighting in your area, I’d pass on this model. I has a non replaceable fuse!
Alex hi, yes you can’t set multiple start times. If only one station needs to run again you can add that one only to program B and set a second time for just that. One to water.(be sure to also add days in B prog that you want that station to do that. Hope that helps answer your question. Be sure to Subscribe to our Channel if you get a minute.
Yes, you must just make sure to state it this way. Alexa, ask B-Hyve to stop watering my garden..etc you get the point. You can google the Alexa Skill phrases to help you learn. Hope that helped you, if it did be sure to Subscribe to our Channel, it helps us.😉
Pitiful software with this device! There is NO product support and their "contact us" is a pathetic joke. We are sorry we purchased this device. Best of luck!
I have no allegiance to any brand, I wear what ever hat I grab 1st in the am walking out the door. My channel is about helping people with their products I come across while at work.
Yes, I’m aware of that issue not everyone has operational 5g yet in some rural areas. This product video was made when 5g was still being tested, about 2 yrs. ago and wasn’t a discounted product. Most new timers now are 5g compatible. Thanks for your comment👍
Thank you, just a side note if you ever want to manually run the timer push the BHyve button in the center of the timer. Once for a entire program twice for a specific program and multiple times for single stations. Hope you enjoyed the extra tip. Subscribe if you get a minute😉
