Orbit b-hyve Smart Sprinkler Timer Installation And Set Up

[@mikehansen191]

Perfect photo chuck!!

[@JudiATodd]

Thanks so much! First time doing this and your video was very helpful!!

[@BladesIIB]

@@JudiATodd Awesome! Glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment.

[@markwilson4934]

Cool Channel found it working on a sprinkler timer!

[@BladesIIB]

@markwilson4934 - Thanks for the comment. Mostly machining/welding videos but this sprinkler timer video is also a popular one. Glad you found it, hope you enjoy.

[@stevehainestrumpet]

Great video! The wall mounting was helpful too.

[@BladesIIB]

Steve Haines Trumpet - Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Glad it was helpful.

[@billboyd8995]

Thanks, I have had one for over a year and now you make it look so easy.

[@BladesIIB]

Bill Boyd - Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment.

[@beckyw.8134]

Have your b-hives worked well? I'm preparing for spring and doing some prep work to install mine. I was just wondering if you've been happy with the product.

[@shyammayasandra8100]

Very Nice camera work and great instructions on steps to take. Thank you very much! I think I am ready to install now!

[@BladesIIB]

Shyam Mayasandra - Thank you for the comment. I really appreciate the feedback, glad the video was helpful. All the best with your install.

[@eddielugo6787]

I appreciate you taking your time for this video it’s an excellent tutorial video that helped me a lot for my installation process that went smooth and easy. Thank you very much blessings.

[@BladesIIB]

Eddie Lugo - Glad it was helpful and got you through your set up quickly. Thanks for the comment.

[@VistaSergy]

This was supper helpful I thank you so much.

[@BladesIIB]

@VistaSergy - Thanks for the comment, glad it was helpful.

[@tonylively579]

Thanks for the great video. I am purchasing a B-Hyve really soon.

[@BladesIIB]

Tony Lively - Thanks for the comment. Glad it was helpful. Still really happy with mine. Reads the weather well and is easy to adjust the programs as needed.

[@texaswoodworks8853]

Congrats on 1k! Keep the great content coming.

[@BladesIIB]

Happy Horned Frog - Thanks! I sure will.

[@13abelmendoza]

All the station wires are red. I have a smaller blue, white and red left. Where do tbey go?

[@BladesIIB]

@13abelmendoza - I can't speak to wire colors since that can vary for any installation. For my install I only had to deal with zone wires and the common wire. Some thoughts, are you may have more than one valve and could have more than one common wire? You may need to power on a pump and one of those wires could go to the Pump connection on the timer, or you may have some other accessory powered and need to attach one of those to the 24v connection on the timer? If you are replacing on older unit, you will likely need to see what those wires went to on the old one. If you are starting from scratch, it may take some wire tracing to sort that out. Sorry I can't offer more help than that All the best getting it sorted.

[@cynthiabeets9197]

Hey no lunch breaks allowed!! 😂😂😂😂

[@BladesIIB]

Man’s gotta eat! 😂😂

[@gregorywu3319]

Thanks! Very helpful!! Keep it up!

[@BladesIIB]

Gregory Wu - Appreciate the comment, glad it was helpful.

[@transformer889]

To add a zone you need to select zones then slide the six initial zones to the left and tap on new zones, you can take pictures and name them, then go to programs and choose edit to add the zone with the rest. I had three valves connected to the same zone but the device could not drive them I had to run a new line to one of the valves

[@BladesIIB]

@transformer889 - Thanks for the comment. Sounds like you got yours all sorted out and operational, congrats!

[@alexsallery]

Do you leave the rain sensor jumper cable in mate?

[@BladesIIB]

@alexsallery - Yes, unless you are attaching your own rain sensor you will leave the jumper in place. The great thing about the B-Hyve is you can connect it to a nearby weather station via the app and I don’t use my own sensor. It knows the weather and automatically goes into delay mode for rain, freezing, wind etc. hope that helps, thanks for the question. And huge fan of Jack Jack, have had a little one in my car hanging from the grab handle since the first movie came out. 😁

[@alexsallery]

@@BladesIIB thanks mate! I'm nearly done setting up the app now so I'll add the weather station in! Haha my little boy looks exactly like him, if only I looked like Mr Incredible 😂😂

[@truett44]

Just bought the Bee Hive and I'm not real computer savvy so this helps a lot, however didn't hear you say you hooked a common. can you let me know if possible.

[@BladesIIB]

Jack Suttles - Congrats on the new timer. Apologies for not mentioning the common wire, my system does have one yes. It is the white wire I hook up first. You can see it in the video from about 7:30 through 8:10. Hope that helps. Good luck getting your system all set up.

[@impetiousdoom]

Great video 👍🏼

[@BladesIIB]

Kids N Cages - Thank you! Glad it was helpful.

[@fxrsniper1]

I love mine 2 years now

[@BladesIIB]

fxrsniper1 - Thanks for the comment. Coming up on a year with mine and still loving it as well. So easy to adjust my programs for the seasons.

[@robertnowell7966]

So, if I want my sprinklers to run at 2:00 am, and again at 8:00 am, do I have to set up two separate "programs?"

[@BladesIIB]

Robert Nowell - You are correct, at least that is my understanding. I want 2 ten minute intervals and that is 2 programs. A is 10 minutes per zone and B is 10 minutes per zone set to start at a time after Program A is complete. Then very easy to change and adjust the days for program A and B as needed for different times of the year. Thanks for the question, I hope that gets you going.

[@dennishendry2543]

Awesome. Thanks

[@BladesIIB]

@dennishendry2543 - Glad it was helpful. Appreciate the comment.

[@johnbuckeye9590]

Hi, I watched the video. I noticed you worked without hooking anything up to the power. (1st slot to left/ yellow). Did I miss that? My old power connection is different than the new orbitz

[@BladesIIB]

John Buckeye - You did not miss it I did not use those connections. My understanding is this has the ability to power a pump and the 24volt signal connection to turn a pump on and off. For my application I am just using g this as a timer to operate the valves in my zones. The unit plugs into the wall for the power to operate. If you need to power a pump for your application you will need to consult the manual or see if you can find someone who has it set up that way. Sorry I don’t have more details to offer for that setup.

[@johnbuckeye9590]

@@BladesIIB yes. I realized it later on. My fault. My apologizes

[@BladesIIB]

@@johnbuckeye9590 No problem at all. Glad you have the info you need.

[@johnbuckeye9590]

@@BladesIIB so on my old. Sunbird sprinkler system they had like 24 hour connection and on the Orbitz there is the same thing. Any idea what that is for?

[@BladesIIB]

@@johnbuckeye9590 Was out of town. Finally had a chance to look into your question. I don’t have 24 hour I do have a 24VAC or 24 volt output. My understanding is this is a low voltage signal output to activate a relay to operate a valve or other piece of equipment. I think the pump connection would be similar to initiate the relay for a pump. The 24v would be an accessory in addition to the pump. Hope that helps.

[@ivancruz54]

I jave yhe same 12 zone system. But one day, the system never stopped watering. Like the system never got the sognal to stop. Now even in manual does the same thing.

[@BladesIIB]

@ivancruz54 - Yikes! That could waste a lot of water. Glad you got it stopped. Sounds like time to replace that unit. Thanks for the comment.

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

Hi, Where Is Gonna Be Connected The Sprinkler Pump ??? After I removed Intermatic Timer What I need to do ??? Thank a You.

[@BladesIIB]

-MEJOR-QUE-NOSTRADAMUS- Thanks for the question. For my application I am only using this as the valve timer. My sprinkler system does not have a separate pump. On the wiring panel it does have a Pump connection as well as a 24v output for a signal wire. I have not used these but it appears the timer is capable of sending a signal to turn a pump on and off. I would recommend you review the manual or maybe someone else has a video using it with a pump application. Sorry I can’t provide a better answer for you.

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

@@BladesIIB Thank You My Friend.

[@BladesIIB]

@@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152 anytime.

[@cathymoriarty9683]

I have a very old manual Rainbird, 6-zone controller and have purchased a 12-zone B-Hyve (as the 6-zone was not available for months). Is installation possible for a 12-zone and not using the other 6 zones ?

[@BladesIIB]

Cathy Moriarty - I am not enough of a true expert to give you a 100% answer. However, I don’t see any reason why it would not work. The 12 zone unit should not care if you only plug in 6 zone wires instead of 12. And you can definitely program it to run as few zones as you want. Thank have 1 program that only runs 1 zone on a regular basis. So other than the extra cost up front I can’t think of any other reason this would not be fine. Like buying a 4 pole light switch and then only using one of them. The other 3 would not care. Hope this helps get you going.

[@cathymoriarty9683]

@@BladesIIB Thank you for the quick response. I'll give it a try.

[@dadi19861]

Nice one thanks

[@BladesIIB]

abdelouahid el haddadi - Appreciate the comment, glad it was helpful.

[@cynthiabeets9197]

It makes life easier!

[@Trademasters500]

Thanks brotha!

[@BladesIIB]

Jesse Brown - Happy to help. Thanks for the comment.

[@martinfrederickgraafland3022]

I heard you saying "it's got Bluetooth". Tought this model is only connected through WiFi...

[@BladesIIB]

MartinFrederick Graafland - When I go in the app on my phone and click the wireless icon in the top left Control Via Bluetooth is one of the options. I have never used it since the WiFi works fine but it seems to be an option.

[@rmartinjr420]

I got mine on the wall and it won’t power on. It just faintly blinks the entire screen

[@BladesIIB]

@rmartinjr420 - Sounds like could be a faulty unit? Hopefully you can swap it where purchased? Have not had that issue so I don't have any insight for you there.

[@rmartinjr420]

@@BladesIIB thanks for the reply. I actually figured it out, the power plug wasn’t seated right into the board.

[@BladesIIB]

@@rmartinjr420 Glad to hear it! Thanks for the update.

[@jaswindernijjar3801]

orbit b-hyve not showing wifi signal on the top left only bluetooth blinking, do no what will be the problem, I tried resetting paring but no luck yet, also rebooted everything. got wifi extender setting next to timer still not wifi signal on top left by bluetooth.Any help will be appreciated

[@BladesIIB]

Jaswinder Nijjar - Thanks for the question. I found this video from Orbit that goes through the steps. First you need to connect with your phone. Then go through the steps on your phone from within the app to connect the unit to your Wi- Fi. I hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2W9hJtoaMqmqLs

[@jaswindernijjar3801]

@@BladesIIB I have done all that, but not connecting at all. Thanks for quick response

[@BladesIIB]

@@jaswindernijjar3801 Welcome. Sorry I can’t be more help.

[@VistaSergy]

Can you do an update on the product?

[@BladesIIB]

@VistaSergy - As for an update, I have been using this for about 2.5 years now with no issue at all. App seem to stay updated and product has worked flawlessly for me. I have a couple of other water/temperature sensors from B-Hyve as well and they all work in the same app. Good products.

[@Kathy0118]

Hello, do you accept business cooperation? About testing our smart sprinkler controller and making a video for us.

[@BladesIIB]

@Kathy0118 - That is not something I have done before, I would be interested in exploring what that may look like. You can contact me through my website www.BladesIIB.com and we can follow up from there. Thanks!

[@timkoss1029]

to be clear u can program manually AT THE DEVICE nailed to the wall...there simply is no good instructions from B-hyve and what there are are confusing as hell .......as the blogger above states....a lot of people don't use the cell phone app. So why doens't B-hyve put out some halfway decent instructions. They invented the thing, surely they could get an intern to publish a spiffy little how to. Lots of complaints about customer service......first timers i suggest looking at other pdts.

[@BladesIIB]

@timkoss1029 - Thanks for the clarification about the "Functionality" to manually program, vs. the "Instructions" to actually be able to do it. And yes, I have seen a lot of comments about their customers service. Appreciate your comment. To me the real power of this unit is the wi-fi, no need for an additional weather station since it reads online and I love the app. If not using those features, I am sure there are a lot of other options out there.

[@timkoss1029]

@@BladesIIB it would take about 15 minutes for an intern to compose a comprehensible set of instructions to manually program the B-hyve with out the app.

[@BladesIIB]

@@timkoss1029 Sounds good, maybe Orbit will get the memo and make that happen. 🙂

[@timkoss1029]

STRONGLY SUGGEST ..put a pillow under ur install area..these controllers don't bounce

[@BladesIIB]

@timkoss1029 - Sounds like an interesting story behind that comment. Hope you got yours all sorted out. Thanks for the comment.

[@StephenB2005]

I can't believe he didn't patch the holes in the wall before putting the board up. Painting the board is either or but not fixing the holes? That's criminal

[@BladesIIB]

@StephenB2005 - Smooth Criminal, I did patch the holes, I put a board over them 😂😂. Joking aside, I appreciate the feedback. Could have been done better. I prefer metal work as you may see with the rest of the channel. If the wall was metal, I would have welded them right up. Non metal filler I did not have handy. I will do better next time. Thanks. 😁

[@Amastermagician]

B-Hyve customer service is the absolute worst. I had a problem installing the timer and instead of calling me back, as an email from them told me they would, they refused to call and instead texted me ... at no faster than a 45-min. response time. After sending them photos of how I wired the timer, a representative finally said he had a team run a double-check (which he said was fine even though it wasn't) and after reviewing the data and looking at the problem again, they decided the unit was defective and that I should return it for another one. I brought in a professional installer who explained that neither the manual nor the few texts that I received from the company addressed the obvious problem. He rewired it correctly and now it works. Despite several requests to Orbit to speak with a manager, no one has gotten back to me. Worst. Service. Ever.

[@BladesIIB]

Mark Zacharia - Thanks for the comment. I guess I am fortunate I never had to try and contact them. Glad to hear someone was able to get your unit working for you. Thankfully their products are better than their customer service. I hope your unit serves you well. Mine has been doing great for a couple of summers now. Take care.

[@Amastermagician]

@@BladesIIB Thank you. In the spirit of full disclosure, I did let them know I would be posting on social media if they chose not to get back to me.

[@BladesIIB]

@@Amastermagician That seems fair. This is meant to be an educational channel so I have no issue with you sharing your personal experience.

[@MelanieRobertson-c6i]

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[@BladesIIB]

@MelanieRobertson-c6i - Thanks for the comment.

[@konradjozefiak8416]

Orbit spinklers have typical problems that after warranty you will have an error messages NO AC and system will not start. No support form ORBIT staff and only one information is that you can buy a new one or send you to "repair" with probably cost of new one. So ORBIT spinkler = working time 2 years or little more if you are lucky. I hardly disrecomend this brand.

[@BladesIIB]

Mine is over a year and going strong. I guess time will tell how it holds up. Thanks for the comment.

[@reidnix]

this crap dont work...

[@BladesIIB]

@reidnix - Bummer, maybe you got a bad one. I am sure they come with some kind of warranty? Mine is a few years old and still working great.

[@reidnix]

@@BladesIIB lol...i was pissed. still nothing works. i have new pump and new orbit manifold. pump wont turn on, then does not prime. maybe i replace the pipe back valve that is 100 ft away. what is the definition of prime? water in the pump and pvc pipe... will let you know...thanx

[@BladesIIB]

@@reidnix I get it. Definitely frustrating when new stuff does not work like it is supposed to. All the best. Hope you get it running.

[@reidnix]

@@BladesIIB my new pump will not prime. i think because it needs 220 volts because the water line is 100ft. but the orbit works only on 115. go figure...lol

[@BladesIIB]

@@reidnix I am just using mine as the timer and not to power the pump so did not have to sort through that part of it. Hope you get yours sorted.