You’ll want to mount the rain sensor where it will be exposed to direct, unobstructed rainfall (but away from sprinkler spray), as close as possible to the Orbit device. If using a wired sensor, this will cause the wire run to be shorter, minimizing the possibility of wire breaks. The mounting location should be taken…Read More »
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Each valve should have two wires coming off of the solenoid. One wire will be connected to a common wire (usually a white-colored wire) along with every other valve. The common wire is attached to the COM terminal on the timer (there are multiple common terminals, it doesn’t matter which it goes in). The second…Read More »
To use Google with B-hyve, you will need to activate the B-hyve Task. Within the Google Home application, the B-hyve Task can be found by searching for B-Hyve You’ll also need to enable Google within the B-hyve application by following the steps below: 1. Open the B-hyve application 2. Tap My B-hyve 3. Tap B-hyve…Read More »
To use Alexa with B-hyve, you will need to activate the B-hyve Alexa skill. Within the Alexa application, the Alexa Skill can be found by searching for Orbit or Bhyve. You’ll also need to enable Alexa within the B-hyve application by following the steps below: 1. Open the B-hyve application 2. Tap My B-hyve…Read More »
Most areas in the United States will offer rebates on B-hyve Irrigation Devices. Click here to see if you qualify for a rebate. Please note that the rebates are offered by your local water district/utility and you must meet their standards to apply. For additional information on eco-friendly irrigation rebates offered in your area, please visit your…Read More »
If you are in an area that freezes during the winter months, or if you don’t need to water at this time, we recommend removing all Hose Faucet timers, hoses, and any hose attachments, and storing them in a warm, dry location during the winter months. You’ll also want to drain them of any water….Read More »
To turn your Sprinkler system off for the winter, you will want to blow out the lines first, to remove any water and prevent freeze damage. We recommend contacting a professional to do this. Here is a video on steps you can take without blowing out the system If you have a B-hyve device, it…Read More »
What does No AC mean? Alternating current is how homes and buildings are wired. No AC stands for No Alternating Current. In other words, there is a problem with the electricity in or out of your timer. “No AC” Show Solid Let’s plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working. Blow…Read More »
This article is full of videos pertaining to the Orbit Easy Dial Timer. Each video has a brief description of what the video goes over and should help with any programming questions you may have. In this video, we run through how to program your Orbit Easy Dial timer with basic programming: This video is…Read More »
Here, we’ll walk through the programming of your Easy Dial Timer. If you prefer to watch a video, click here Make sure your timer is plugged directly into a live wall outlet. Programming is achieved by rotating the dial counter-clockwise and lining up the desired section on the dial with the right-pointing arrow button. Let’s…Read More »