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Orbit B-hyve sprinkler controllers and hose faucet timers check local weather, skip watering when it rains, and put every zone in one free app.
Sprinkler controllers
4 to 16 zones
Hose faucet timers
1 to 4 outlets
Local weather
Skips watering when it rains
2-year limited warranty
Applies to purchases from authorized dealers.
Free B-hyve app for iOS and Android
Schedules, zone photos and rain delay in one place.
Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home
Link your B-hyve account to use voice commands.
EPA WaterSense labeled models
Look for the WaterSense label on the product listing.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi control
Bluetooth for local control, Wi-Fi for remote control on supported setups.
Find your B-hyve
That one answer decides what you install, how many areas you can water, and whether you need a Hub. Pick your route.
Six models in three families. Every one has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and drives standard 24 VAC valves, so none of them needs a Hub.
XR shows today's weather, the next run date and the start time on three small displays, with a light ring in the middle of the front panel.
XR features
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Connects on 2.4 or 5 GHz.
IPX-5 rated
Rated for outdoor mounting.
Three displays
Today, next run and start time at a glance.
Light ring
The hexagon ring in the center of the front panel.
Programs A to D
Four programs for grouping zones.
Pump start relay
Supports a pump start relay for well and booster setups.
Manual lock and lights-off
Lock the buttons, or switch the displays off.
No digging, no wiring
Each timer screws onto an outdoor hose faucet and runs on batteries. Bluetooth works at the faucet; a Gen 2 Hub adds remote control from anywhere.
One outlet, controlled over Bluetooth. Add a Gen 2 Hub for remote and smart features.
Gen 2 smart timer, 1 outlet
Timer only, Model 90205Z
Gen 2 smart timer, 1 outlet
Timer and Hub in the box
Gen 2 smart timer, 1 outlet
2 timers and a Hub in the box, Model 21206
One, two or four outlets with a display on the timer. Bluetooth at the faucet, and a Gen 2 Hub for Wi-Fi.
XD timer, 1 outlet
Timer only, Model 24511
XD timer, 2 outlets
Timer only, Model 24632
XD timer, 4 outlets
Timer only, Model 24634
XD timer, 2 outlets
Timer and Hub in the box, Model 24637
XD timer, 4 outlets
Timer and Hub in the box, Model 24639
Your hose faucet
Not included.
The timer
Screws onto the faucet. Gen 2 has one outlet; XD has one, two or four.
Gen 2 Hub
Stays indoors and connects the timer to your Wi-Fi.
B-hyve app
Free for iOS and Android. Remote control runs through the Hub.
A sprinkler zone is a group of heads on one buried valve. A hose timer outlet is one threaded connection for one hose. A four-outlet timer waters four hoses; four single timers on a manifold are not the same thing.
A standalone listing contains only the timer. A listing that includes a Hub adds the Gen 2 Hub, which stays indoors and connects the timer to your Wi-Fi for remote control.
How B-hyve decides
WeatherSense reads the local weather and what you tell B-hyve about each zone, keeps a running water balance, and works out when to water and for how long.
Rain, temperature, wind and evaporation for your location.
Soil, sun, plants and slope, entered once for each zone.
From that balance B-hyve decides which days to water, what time to start and how long each zone runs.
Smart watering
Skips the rainy day and recalculates.
Fixed schedule
Waters on its days whatever the weather, unless a weather override applies.
The app keeps an estimate for each zone. Rain and watering add to it; evaporation and plant use take from it. The number is calculated from your zone details and the weather. It is not read by a probe in the soil.
On supported connected setups, B-hyve delays watering for rain, freezing temperatures or high wind, then recalculates once conditions are normal.
One app
Sprinkler controllers, hose timers, hubs and flood sensors all live in one app. Set up, adjust and check on your watering from your phone.
Zone photos
Give every zone a name and a photo, so Front Yard is not just zone 1.
Programs A, B and C
Build separate schedules, each with its own days, start times and zones.
Weather calendar
See the forecast for each day next to your watering plans.
Notifications and watering history
Get alerts, then look back at what ran and when.
Device sharing
Let someone in your household control a device. Not available for flood sensors.
Irrigation audit
Run a catch-cup test to see how much water a zone puts down, then set run times to match.
Hub compatibility
Match the hub to the generation of your timer. Sprinkler controllers have Wi-Fi built in and need no hub.
Works only with Gen 1 hose timers.
Gen 1 hose timer
21005
Gen 2 hose timer
21205, 90205Z
XD hose timers
24511, 24632, 24634
Flood sensors
71000, 71005
Works with Gen 2 timers, XD timers and flood sensors. Same hub as 21008.
Gen 2 hose timer
21205, 90205Z
XD hose timers
24511, 24632, 24634
Flood sensors
71000, 71005
Gen 1 hose timer
21005
Sprinkler controllers have built-in Wi-Fi and need no hub.
Hubs go indoors, in a central spot with few walls or metal structures between the hub and your timers.
One hub can run several devices of the same generation. Do not mix generations on one hub.
Hose timers still work over Bluetooth without a hub. A hub adds Wi-Fi: remote access, weather delays and notifications.
Sprinkler controllers and hose timers install differently. Follow the path that matches what you bought.
Replacing an old controller, or installing a new one, on standard 24 VAC valves.
Step 1
Take a clear photo of every wire and its terminal label before you disconnect anything.
Step 2
Each valve wire goes to the terminal that carries the same number as before. The shared common wire goes to the common terminal.
Step 3
Add the controller in the B-hyve app, join your Wi-Fi network, name each zone and run a manual test to confirm each valve opens.
Screws onto an outdoor faucet. Add a Gen 2 hub when you want remote control.
Step 1
Thread the timer onto your outdoor faucet, then connect the hose to its outlet.
Step 2
Open the B-hyve app near the timer. Bluetooth is enough to set schedules and run it locally.
Step 3
For remote control and smart watering, add the timer to a Gen 2 hub. The hub goes indoors.
Terminal names and power steps differ by model. Keep the manual for your exact model open while you work.
Step-by-step help for installing, connecting and running B-hyve controllers, hose timers and hubs.
What B-hyve is, who makes it and how to set up the app.
Choose a model, wire it to your valves and build programs.
Match hubs to timers and compare Gen 1, Gen 2 and XD.
Fix connection problems, check the Wi-Fi band and reset a device.
How weather and zone details change when your lawn is watered.
Manuals, warranty terms, WaterSense and rebates.
The full manuals for B-hyve controllers, hose timers and hubs, with their original diagrams. Read them online instead of downloading a PDF.
Excerpts from verified Amazon purchases and App Store reviews, each rated 4 stars or more. We picked the ones that describe how B-hyve works day to day.
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.
wfm2972
July 2026
B-hyve 6-Zone Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Controller
Read reviews on AmazonWorked perfectly and made it easy to test zones after changing heads. LOTS of features to dial in exactly how much water each zone needs. … Simple set up and programming.
NJMcKay
July 2026
B-hyve 8-Zone Indoor Smart Sprinkler Controller
Read reviews on AmazonIt gets weather forecasts and uses them intelligently. It won't water if rain is in the forecast and it knows how much it rained so it estimates how long to delay watering. Was easy to set up and the app is easy to use.
JerseyGMP
July 2026
B-hyve 8-Zone Indoor Smart Sprinkler Controller
Read reviews on AmazonSuper straight forward to install with good instructions. Works flawlessly with an abundance of useful features. … If you can set your alarm clock, you can program this puppy.
SRAdie
October 2026
B-hyve XR 8-Zone Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Controller
Read reviews on AmazonSuper easy install, hardest part was running the wiring to my sprinkler valves. Setup on this controller was effortless. Took less than 5 minutes on my phone, the smart watering feature is amazing.
Johnny M.
September 2026
B-hyve XR 8-Zone Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Controller
Read reviews on AmazonAfter a year installed, I remain impressed by this product. It was easy to install and program. … Thing I like best is that one can test zones from a smartphone without constantly running back and forth to the controller
Tanqueray Tom
July 2026
B-hyve XR 16-Zone Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Controller
Read reviews on AmazonThe app is super fast and easy to navigate. … It couldn’t be any easier to install and set up. The options are endless when it comes to the settings or adding other accessories!
Sean Barthlome
July 2026
B-hyve XR 16-Zone Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Controller
Read reviews on AmazonI never had to remember to water anything because everything was completely automated. The app is excellent and gives you so much flexibility. … I especially love the rain delay and freeze protection features, which make the system even more convenient.
M.B.
October 2026
B-hyve XD 4-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer with Wi-Fi Hub
Read reviews on Amazonthis wifi-controlled timer has saved me countless hours this past summer. We have a large courtyard that can take almost an hour to water by hand … I set it to run for 45 min just before sunrise each day and we have had almost zero wilting and fantastic blooming of our hydrangea
Robert G Kelly
September 2026
B-hyve XD 4-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer with Wi-Fi Hub
Read reviews on AmazonOur system was Bluetooth-only before, which meant we had to be nearby to make changes. With this hub, we can control it from anywhere. Easy upgrade and absolutely worth it for us.
Callie Dietlein
September 2026
B-hyve Gen 2 Wi-Fi Hub
Read reviews on AmazonThey make managing multiple hose-based watering areas much easier, and I can set and adjust the schedules through the app without having to go out to each faucet. They've been reliable and have operated as programmed.
Matt
July 2026
B-hyve Gen 2 Smart Hose Watering Timer
Read reviews on AmazonOne of the two I purchased last year made it through a 112 degree Phoenix summer (full sun part of the day), opening and closing the valve three times a day. The batteries (my big worry) are still fresh enough for year two.
R. Tucker
April 2026
B-hyve Gen 2 Smart Hose Timer 2-Pack with Wi-Fi Hub
Read reviews on AmazonThe ability to control and schedule watering from the app is the biggest selling point. Having the Wi-Fi hub included also makes it much more useful when you’re away from home.
Jason Z.
July 2026
B-hyve Gen 2 Smart Hose Timer 2-Pack with Wi-Fi Hub
Read reviews on AmazonI make sure the plants are watered anywhere Im at. If it was set for a rain delay and it didn't rain I can select manual watering. I can create more than one schedule as well.
Stan555
June 2026
B-hyve Gen 2 Smart Hose Watering Timer with Wi-Fi Hub
Read reviews on AmazonThe rewiring of the zones from the old unit onto the new B-hyve was super simple. … The app also is very nice and intuitive. I love being able to start a zone manually or utilizing a program I have entered via the app. No more walking out to the garage.
72 GTO
July 2023
I replaced my 20 year lawn timer with the B-Hyve. It was easy to switch out and re-install all 6 color coded zone wires. What I love is the Wi-Fi function. I set all zones and time with my cell phone.
skyone51
June 2026
You get notifications when it’s watering. There is a rain delay and manual watering options if you need to stop for a day or add watering when it’s really hot. … Now watering is consistent and plants are happy and healthy!
anonymous 411 Az
June 2026
I love the smart capability of the timer. That it looks at the weather report and adjust for rain schedules without me having to get up during the storm to go down and turn off my sprinklers.
egroup 22
June 2025
I could go on vacation for two weeks in July and come back to healthy plants. Customer service has helped me several times and were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
LEHelmick
September 2026
I’m no irrigation expert but setup was easily done in less than an hour. Having the ability to control my system from my pocket no matter where I am is great. And it does a good job of tracking potential weather and adjusting scheduled watering.
BF in GA
July 2026
Short answers to what shoppers ask most. Every answer links to a longer, sourced article in the help section.
B-hyve is the name Orbit uses for its smart watering system. It covers app-connected sprinkler controllers, hose faucet timers, Wi-Fi hubs and flood sensors, all managed from one free app. On connected setups, WeatherSense adjusts watering to local weather.
Read the full answerOrbit makes B-hyve. Orbit Irrigation joined Husqvarna Group's Gardena Division after the 2021 acquisition. This site is an independent B-hyve resource and is not run by Orbit.
Read the full answerYes. The B-hyve app is free for iPhone and Android and works with every B-hyve controller, hose timer, hub and flood sensor. B-hyve Pro is a separate app for irrigation professionals.
Read the full answerIn a limited way. Hose timers run by Bluetooth from a phone nearby, and XD timers can also be programmed on the device. Remote control and weather-based watering need a Wi-Fi hub, or a sprinkler controller, which has Wi-Fi built in.
Read the full answerGen 1 timers (21005) need the Gen 1 hub (21006). Gen 2 timers, XD timers and flood sensors need the Gen 2 hub (21027). The hubs are not interchangeable, and sprinkler controllers do not need a hub at all.
Read the full answerYes. B-hyve works with Alexa and Google Home, so you can start and stop watering by voice once you link your B-hyve account. Voice control needs an internet connection, which means a Wi-Fi hub for hose timers.
Read the full answerThe XR is built for outdoor mounting with an IPX-5 rating and has three displays and a light ring on the front. It connects over 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi and offers programs A to D, a pump start relay and a manual lock. The other controllers use 2.4 GHz only.
Read the full answerB-hyve devices carry a two-year limited warranty when you buy from an authorized dealer. Claims go through Orbit support, not this site. Keep your order record, because it shows where you bought the device.
Read the full answerOrbit sells B-hyve controllers, hose timers and hubs in its Amazon store. Not sure which one fits? The help center has setup guides and answers.
