B-hyve Indoor/ Outdoor Timer

I had the indoor B Hyve unit at my previous home and it worked really well, so when I moved I ordered this one to replace a Hunter controller that was on the exterior of the house. One thing to note that the instruction booklet does not cover (but I found videos for on YouTube) is that you can hardware this unit if you have a pump relay rather than an outlet. It involved opening the unit, undoing the wiring in the transformer to remove the power cord, and wiring the pump relay power to the units transformer. It’s simple enough to not need an electrician, labeling the wires helps. The B Hyve fired right up and setting up the zones and schedule took 5 minutes. I like how the app checks the weather and can set a delay automatically, versus the rain sensor on the old hunter unit that did not always trigger the rain delay. So far I am liking this model more than the indoor only model I had previously, as this one includes a screen and button controls. You can still control it via Bluetooth if the WiFi is out, but I am always in favor of having physical buttons as an option. Overall I am pleased with it.

I really can’t say enough good things about the Orbit 57946 6-Station WiFi Sprinkler System Controller. Several years ago, when I had an irrigation system installed in my backyard, it came with a digital (not WiFi) controller that you operated outside where it was mounted. The installer pre-set the system for me, but over time I needed to change some things like watering times, schedules, etc. I never was able to make it work like I wanted it to. No matter how often I read the manual I could never figure out all the little program quirks that were required to make it do what I wanted. I’d heard of WiFi connected controllers and since I was desperate to replace the old one, I ordered the Orbit from Amazon because of the great reviews it got. And having pretty much joined the Smart Home-connected world already, I thought I was up to the challenge of installing and programming this thing myself. And boy am I glad I did! Installation was very easy. I simply took pictures of the wiring in the old controller and labeled the wires accordingly before I did any disconnects. Removing the old controller was simple and mounting the new Orbit was super easy. In just a few minutes I had the Orbit mounted and the wiring connected. The only thing left to do was to connect it to my home WiFi and program it. This took a bit more time to do as I had some trouble connecting to my home WiFi, but I sorted this out by employing a WiFi extender on my deck which strengthened the signal enough to reach the Orbit. Problem solved and soon I was programming, through my phone, the four zones I have connected to the system. I tested each zone using the B-Hive app and it worked perfectly. As for continued use, things couldn’t be easier. I have two of the four available programs pre-set and I’m able to schedule either or both programs for whatever days they’re needed. Or, using the phone app, I can ask it to water any specific zone at any moment for any length of time from the comfort of my sofa - sweet! Even better, I have enabled B-Hive on Alexa and now, with just a voice command, I can do the same! This has even come in handy when working in the yard; I can send a voice command to Alexa from my phone and have the watering start or stop as needed while I work. One more really cool feature of the Orbit is its ability to know your local weather forecast and adjust your schedule as appropriate. For instance, if there’s a significant chance of rain in your area, B-Hive will implement a rain delay for a time in keeping with the forecast, up to several days. (You can also do this manually for whatever reason you like.) This prevents over watering and saves your water bill. Its calendar feature saves your watering history so that you always know what’s been done. In short, I love this thing and would highly recommend it for its ease of installation and use, as well as being a superb value for all the features you get. It simply works exactly the way you want it to, when you want it to. 5 STARS!

I've been using Orbit B-hyve irrigation controllers for years, and they've never disappointed me. The hardware has proven to be reliable, and the B-hyve app is one of the easiest irrigation apps I've used. Setup is straightforward, and making changes to watering schedules is simple enough for even a novice. One of my favorite features is the ability to control the system from anywhere using my phone. Whether I need to adjust a schedule because of the weather or manually run a zone while I'm away from home, it's all just a few taps away. The weather-based scheduling also helps avoid unnecessary watering, which can save water and keep plants healthier. If you're looking for a dependable smart sprinkler controller that's easy to install, simple to program, and reliable for long-term use, the Orbit B-hyve 6-Zone controller is an excellent choice. It's a product I continue to trust and recommend.

First off, I’m not a high rater. To get 5-stars, do something exceptionally better. 4-stars means GOOD. I’ll leave it as good, BUT, the smart watering feature is NOT good; almost worthless. I bought this to replace a more manual controller. I was looking for an internet enabled unit for better control. I have 5 zones. Installation was fairly straightforward and no problem. Wiring was easy, despite the small screws that the included screw driver really didn’t like. This unit does have a battery for backup. The old unit did not. I’m not sure how the old unit maintained without one, but it did. Now I have to keep an eye on a battery. Oh well. The unit was fairly easy to program with the app but boy, they want a lot of information for the smart watering. Soil type, slope, rain levels, number of heads and types, etc. We are in a drought right now but, you have to set drought for each zone; kind of a pain for that. I thought smart watering would be a nice feature. After installing, I was having issues with one zone. It shows ground moisture as 100% and wouldn’t irrigate that section. I tried several things but nothing would change that permanently; it would just go back to 100%. They have a ‘chat’ feature for support so I tried that. After a few ‘things’ the agent asked for my MAC address and took a look and did reset the moisture to 0% that held until the system did irrigate that section. Then it went back to 100% again. Tried chat again and this time the agent basically said ’smart watering’ isn’t working and do manual programming instead. Hence my comment. It you are getting it for the smart watering, DON’T!!! The rest of the unit does seem to work okay. I do like that you can control the system from both the app and the unit. It does have a good programming feature. I haven’t tried the rain override yet but that was one reason I wanted an internet unit; so I could interject on those rainy days. Bottom line so far, GOOD unit it you don’t need ‘smart watering’.

I had an Orbit sprinkler controller with a remote controller. It was helpful if you were in range of the stationary controller. Sometimes a pain. My antenna broke and no longer was useful. So, I bought the Orbit B-hive -6- zone app controlled Smart Controller. WoW! It connects to my wifi giving me control from anywhere with my phone, if I have cell service. Its easy to install and extremely easy to use. Not only do I have control from anywhere, my wife has control with her phone also. If you allow the B-hive to notify, it will notify its action for each zone. It also notifies if power is lost to the controller. There are many other options available like manual watering, manual rain delay, smart watering and modifications to the programs remotely. This product was well thought out. I highly recommend it.

3 months ago I replaced an old controller with this to get remote control function . It has MANY features, but in my situation I only need manual watering and remote control for winterizing. Mechanical side of installation is simple (mine is indoor-but construction looks waterproof.) Note-I used my own screwdriver for wires, the included one has a TINY handle. The WiFi setup went fine, but if you have never done that before, watch YouTube videos for this product or find a helper. Setup- do NOT be overwhelmed by "extra" features, you can use what you want or just ignore them. They never mention use during winterizing, even though the system makes it easy (1 of the 2 reasons I bought it!). When all is ready (compressor, hoses, valve, etc.) go into B-Hyve app- zones- then pick the zone you want to clear and use "Zone Test" function to turn zone on and off as needed. I paid $99, which seems VERY reasonable vs competitors. As a proven product with no moving parts, I expect it to work for a long time.

Really wanted a smart controller that I could pair to my phone. This unit fit the bill feature wise and cost. The app works well and makes my life so much easier when it comes to repair work, running a single zone and etc. Lots of features on this cost effective unit.

This B-hyve replaced a 20+ year old Orbit #57896. Mine is installed in the garage but the buttons eventually starting sticking so I could no longer use the manual mode. 20 years later and both units were about the same size and the mounting points were the same. The new unit is easier to program and with a lot more features including phone app. Super impressed; most manufacturers will want to change everything after 1 or 2 model years. Orbit found out that all you need is to tweak it a little bit every year. A 2-year old can program it. This thing will out live me....

The timer arrived totally destroyed (DOA). I contacted with Orbit support in Europe and I received the following answer: Dear Spiros, Unfortunately, this is a US-spec timer with the wrong voltage to use in Europe. Please contact Amamzon immediately for a full refund, as this timer should not have been shipped and sold in Europe. Further, North American products are not covered under international warranties. We are sorry about this, but again, the timer should not have been sold in Europe. We hope this matter is resolved satisfactorily. But let us know the outcome or if we can be of any further assistance. Kind regards, Customer Care Team ... just spending money and time

centralina perfetta, veramente on-line, eccezionale. l'app è pensata per gestire ogni aspetto dell'irrigazione. attenzione solo alla tensione di alimentazione, prendere la versione per l'europa altrimenti se si ordina la versione USA poi bisogna procurarsi un trasformatore da 24V alternata (tipo da campanelli, ma un po'grosso)

Trés bon appareil connecté, pratique d'utilisation à distance depuis mon lieu de vacance. Je devais le recevoir à partir du 6 Mai, je l'ai reçu dès le 28 Avril.

This sprinkler system is a dream. So easy to install yourself if replacing an existing unit. The app is amazing with many options available for programming. Now we don't have to go outside to change the program or turn it off for the season, and it retains your settings when you turn it back on. Highly recommended.

This dont work in EU! 110 volt! Dont buy!