Most homeowners need this one
B-hyve
- Who it is for
- Homeowners
- What it does
- Controls your B-hyve sprinkler controllers, hose timers, hubs and sensors. It is also the homeowner app for Hydro-Rain B-hyve Pro controllers.
B-hyve AppThe free Orbit B-hyve sprinkler and hose timer app for iPhone and Android.
Set up your controller or hose timer, build watering schedules, and let local weather skip a run when it rains. Every zone, program and alert in one place.
- Free
- iPhone & iPad, iOS 15.1+
- Android
- Works with Alexa
- 4.7 on the App Store336K ratings, Nov 2026
What the B-hyve app works with
One app runs every B-hyve device. How your phone reaches it depends on the device.
Also the homeowner app for Hydro-Rain B-hyve Pro Wi-Fi controllers.
Your phone
Wi-FiBluetoothGen 2 hub
Sprinkler controllers
Gen 2 and XD hose timers
Flood sensors
Sprinkler controllers
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. No hub needed. XR also connects on 5 GHz.
Gen 2 and XD hose timers
Bluetooth control when you are nearby. Add a Gen 2 hub for remote control, alerts and smart watering.
Gen 1 hose timers
Need the Gen 1 hub. Gen 1 and Gen 2 hubs are not interchangeable.
Flood sensors
Connect through a Gen 2 hub. Device sharing is not available for flood sensors.
A tour of the B-hyve app
Six screens cover most of what you do day to day.
Pick a feature to see it in the app.
Three ways to water
Smart watering, your own programs, or a quick manual run
Let B-hyve plan the week, set your own days and start times, or start a zone right now. Local weather can step in and skip a run.
- MonScheduled run
- Tue
- WedSkipped for rain
- Thu
- FriScheduled run
- Sat
- SunScheduled run
- Scheduled run
- Skipped for rain
Smart watering
B-hyve builds the schedule from local weather and the zone settings you enter: soil type, sun, plants and slope.
Your own programs
You choose the days and start times. WeatherSense can still skip a run for rain, freezing temperatures or high wind.
Manual run
Water a zone now, for as long as you choose.
The soil moisture shown in the app is calculated from weather and zone data. It is not a probe reading.
Setup
How to set up the B-hyve app
Four steps from download to your first watering plan.
- 1
Download and create an account
Get B-hyve from the App Store or Google Play and sign up inside the app.
- 2
Add your device
Turn on Bluetooth and the app finds nearby devices. Controllers then join your Wi-Fi: most use 2.4 GHz, while XR also supports 5 GHz.
- 3
Set up zones
Name each zone, add a photo, and set soil, sun, plant type and slope.
- 4
Choose how to water
Pick smart watering or build your own programs. You can change it anytime.
Where it runs
B-hyve on iPhone, Android, PC and voice assistants
Phones and tablets run the app. Voice assistants and sharing are extras on top.
iPhone and iPad
Needs iOS 15.1 or later. Free on the App Store.
Android
Free on Google Play.
PC and Windows
There is no official Windows or PC app. Set up and control your devices from a phone or tablet.
B-hyve app on PCAlexa and Google Home
Alexa is supported. Orbit publishes steps for linking B-hyve in Google Home. Voice commands vary by device.
Share a device
Invite someone in your household. They sign in with their own B-hyve account. Not available for flood sensors.
Which B-hyve app do I need?
Orbit publishes three apps with similar names. Only one of them is for watering your own yard.
B-hyve Pro
- Who it is for
- Irrigation professionals
- What it does
- Manages the Hydro-Rain B-hyve Pro controllers installed for several customers, all from one professional account.
OrbitAssist
- Who it is for
- Anyone fixing a connection problem
- What it does
- A network troubleshooting tool for when a device will not connect. It cannot water, so it does not replace the B-hyve app.
B-hyve app guides
Answers for setup, Wi-Fi, hubs and smart watering, in plain steps.
Start here
Three short guides answer most first questions about the app.
Getting started
7 guides
Sprinkler controllers
4 guides
Hose timers and hubs
4 guides
Wi-Fi and troubleshooting
4 guides
Smart watering
3 guides
Support and warranty
2 guides
What B-hyve app users say
Excerpts from App Store reviews of 4 stars and up, picked because they describe how the app works day to day.
- App Store
The 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 GTOJuly 2023 - App Store
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.
skyone51June 2026 - App Store
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 AzJune 2026 - App Store
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 22June 2025 - App Store
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.
LEHelmickSeptember 2026 - App Store
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 GAJuly 2026
- App Store
I can set it and forget it and it will make adjustments dependent upon the weather as needed. I rarely have to touch it. I get notifications when it starts, when it finishes and if the system will skip a day due to weather.
News360July 2026 - App Store
This app is very well laid out, easy to set up, and easy to program. Two general methodologies are available, scheduled or smart watering. You can name each zone, custom label them and add photos, etc.
CrazedorangutanAugust 2024 - App Store
This app is simply easy to use. … You can replace the preinstalled zone pictures with actual photos of your yard, erasing any doubts which areas you’re watering.
Trap TravelerMarch 2023 - App Store
The program variability and smart watering are great. I have this watering my house lawn, separate zones for my trees, flower beds, and lastly my garden. All for different times and frequencies.
Awesome Michigan EngineerJune 2026 - App Store
The system works well. It’s intuitive. It makes changes on the fly if needed when rain comes. … I look at my phone and I can easily see what happened for the last month two months in minutes.
maitdoggJuly 2026 - App Store
This system is so easy to control. … The app is easy to understand, we love the rain delay function.
La NaeMarch 2023
B-hyve app FAQ
Short answers about downloads, devices, hubs and signing in.
Get the B-hyve app
Free on iPhone, iPad and Android. Add your controller or hose timer, set up your zones and let the weather decide when to skip a run.
App details from the App Store and Google Play, checked November 2026. b-hyve.net is an independent B-hyve resource.
