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My Timer Only Runs For 1 Second, And Then Shuts Off – B-hyve underground controller

If your timer is running for only 1 second and then shutting off, it’s likely that your timer has the Rain Sensor terminals online. Your B-hyve controller will prevent the system from running if your Rain Sensor is active. You will still be able to run your controller in a manual cycle, but your custom…Read More »

My programmed cycles don’t run, but my manual cycles do – B-hyve Indoor/Outdoor

The timer will run manually, but will not run automatically. If your timer is not watering your Programs, but it is watering your manual watering cycles, you likely have your rain sensor terminal active. To turn off your rain sensor terminals: Make sure your timer is in the “Auto” position. Hold down the “Rain Delay”…Read More »

Whats the difference? WeatherSense Rain Delay vs Rain Sensor

WeatherSense technology works with the Smart Watering program, which monitors the forecast and manual weather thresholds, to place the timer in an automatic weather delay when the forecast and weather thresholds are met or exceeded. The WeatherSense program will suspend watering when one of three weather delays are activated.  WeatherSense has thresholds relating to rain…Read More »

What is the difference between the Gen 1 and Gen 2 B-hyve underground timers?

There are two basic differences in the timer functionality: Gen2 uses Bluetooth for pairing to WiFi. Helps keep the entire experience in the B-hyve App for iOS, Android it’s a little less different. Gen1 uses AdHoc WiFi which takes a step or two more than the Bluetooth. Bluetooth allows the phone to stay connected to…Read More »

B-hyve Indoor/outdoor 1st Gen Android Pairing (ABC model)

If you have the B-hyve Indoor/outdoor timer (First GEN model) and you are trying to pair your device using an Android phone/tablet, then this article will help with getting your timer connected to your home WiFi. First-Time Setup Make sure the timer is plugged in and powered on. Verify that the Wi-Fi connection signal in…Read More »

B-hyve indoor/outdoor 1st GEN iOS pairing (ABC model)

If you have the B-hyve Indoor/outdoor timer (First GEN model) and you are trying to pair your device using an iOS phone/tablet, then this article will help with getting your timer connected to your home WiFi. First-Time Setup First-Time Setup Make sure the timer is plugged in and powered on. Verify that the Wi-Fi connection…Read More »

I need to change to the Metric System

Swapping your system between Metric and Imperial systems is simple and we will walk through it here! Note: This will apply to all timers on the account, not just a single timer. In the app, go to “My B-hyve” Select “B-hyve Account”  Great! Now look for “Units” at the bottom of the page Tap either Imperial or Metric and then back…Read More »

Which devices are supported? B-hyve

For our B-hyve devices, In order to use them properly, you need an Android/iOS device that is compatible with them. For iOS We currently support iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch running iOS 13 and above. (Bluetooth 4.0+) For Android Android version 5 and higher. (Bluetooth 4.0+) Smart Watches are not supported at this time Back…Read More »

How do I wire my Pump Start Relay?

Our relay is an “open circuit” electric switch that is used to connect high voltage (120/240 VAC) from a high voltage source to a pump or other high voltage circuit. The relay/switch is operated (turned on) by connecting a 24 VAC source to the two blue wires connected to the relay coil. Most timers do…Read More »

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