Orbit B-hyve – Smart Irrigation, Sprinkler Controllers & Connected Landscape Ecosystem Overview

Created by Lamont Gibson, Modified on Sun, 5 Jul at 4:09 PM by Lamont Gibson

Purpose

This overview serves as the SmartHomeConcierge.ai master reference for the Orbit B-hyve ecosystem. It provides a comprehensive summary of products, platform features, mobile app capabilities, smart irrigation features, integrations, and common configuration categories used by SmartHomeConcierge.ai technicians when assisting customers and creating device-specific configuration articles.

Orbit B-hyve is a smart irrigation platform designed to automate lawn and garden watering using weather intelligence, remote management, and customizable irrigation schedules to conserve water while maintaining healthy landscapes.

Supported Products

Smart Sprinkler Controllers

B-hyve XR Smart Controller
B-hyve XD Smart Controller
B-hyve Indoor Controllers
B-hyve Outdoor Controllers
4-Zone Controllers
6-Zone Controllers
8-Zone Controllers
12-Zone Controllers
16-Zone Controllers

Smart Hose Watering

Smart Hose Faucet Timer
XD Smart Hose Timer
Hose Timer Wi-Fi Hub

Irrigation Accessories

Flood Sensor
Rain Sensor
Freeze Sensor
Flow Meter
Valve Boxes
Weatherproof Enclosures

Mobile Applications

B-hyve App
B-hyve Web Dashboard

Mobile App Features

Feature	Description
Device Management	Add, organize, rename, and manage irrigation devices.
Zone Management	Configure and monitor individual watering zones.
Smart Watering	Automatically adjusts watering using weather conditions.
Manual Watering	Start or stop watering remotely.
Scheduling	Create custom watering programs and timers.
Calendar	View past and upcoming watering events.
Notifications	Receive watering, delay, and system alerts.
Firmware Updates	Update supported controllers automatically.

Subscription Services

Free Features

Remote Irrigation Control
Smart Watering
Manual Watering
Weather Intelligence
Scheduling
Calendar
Notifications
Firmware Updates

Premium Features

No monthly subscription required for core Orbit B-hyve smart irrigation features.

Core Hardware Features

Feature	Description
Smart Sprinkler Controllers	Control underground irrigation systems using Wi-Fi.
Hose Timers	Automate garden hoses and drip irrigation systems.
Indoor & Outdoor Installation	Controllers designed for indoor or outdoor mounting.
Weatherproof Enclosures	Outdoor-rated controllers for year-round operation.
Multi-Zone Irrigation	Independently manage multiple watering zones.
Smart Sensors	Supports compatible rain and freeze sensors.

Smart Irrigation Features

WeatherSense Technology
Smart Watering
Manual Watering
Fixed Scheduling
Smart Scheduling
Rain Delay
Rain Skip
Freeze Skip
Wind Delay
Seasonal Adjustments
Smart Cycle
Cycle & Soak
Multiple Programs
Zone Watering
Watering Calendar
Water Usage History
Soil Type Configuration
Plant Type Configuration
Slope Configuration
Sun Exposure Settings

WeatherSense automatically adjusts watering schedules using local weather conditions, soil characteristics, plant types, slope, and sunlight exposure to reduce unnecessary watering.

Water Management Features

Individual Zone Control
Lawn Irrigation
Garden Irrigation
Drip Irrigation
Shrub Watering
Tree Watering
Smart Hose Watering
Cycle & Soak
Water Conservation
Runoff Prevention
Seasonal Water Adjustments

Smart Features

Feature	Description
WeatherSense	Automatically adjusts irrigation using live weather information.
Smart Watering	Creates intelligent watering schedules based on landscape conditions.
Cycle & Soak	Reduces runoff by splitting watering into multiple shorter cycles.
Rain Delay	Temporarily suspends watering after rainfall.
Manual Zone Control	Water individual zones whenever needed.
Remote Management	Control irrigation from anywhere using the mobile app.

Automation Features

Smart Watering
Weather-Based Scheduling
Daily Scheduling
Weekly Scheduling
Interval Scheduling
Rain Delay
Rain Skip
Freeze Skip
Cycle & Soak
Seasonal Adjustments
Zone Scheduling
Sunrise Scheduling
Smart Programs

Notification Features

Watering Started
Watering Completed
Rain Delay Alerts
Rain Skip Alerts
Freeze Alerts
Weather Delay Alerts
Device Offline Alerts
Firmware Update Notifications
Program Notifications

Water Conservation Features

Weather-Based Irrigation
Automatic Weather Adjustments
Smart Scheduling
Soil Moisture Optimization
Water Usage Reduction
Runoff Prevention
Seasonal Water Savings

Privacy Features

Two-Factor Authentication
Secure Cloud Communication
User Permissions
Secure Remote Access

Smart Home Integrations

Amazon Alexa
Google Home
Home Assistant
Smart Irrigation Sensors
Rain Sensors
Freeze Sensors
Flow Meters
Weather Services

B-hyve controllers support voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant while using live weather information to optimize irrigation schedules.

Voice Assistant Integration

Amazon Alexa

Start Watering
Stop Watering
Water Individual Zones
Check Controller Status

Google Assistant

Start Watering
Stop Watering
Device Status
Smart Irrigation Commands

Device Management Features

Add Controllers
Remove Controllers
Rename Zones
Zone Configuration
Schedule Management
Calendar Management
Firmware Updates
User Management
Device Diagnostics
Weather Settings

Common Customer Requests

Install Smart Controller
Connect Controller to Wi-Fi
Configure Irrigation Zones
Create Smart Watering Schedule
Enable WeatherSense
Configure Rain Delay
Configure Freeze Protection
Install Hose Timer
Configure Flow Meter
Run Individual Zones
View Watering History
Update Firmware
Troubleshoot Offline Controller
Restore Wi-Fi Connection
Optimize Water Conservation