Orbit b-hyve Quick Start Manual page 2

Timer Installation
Select a location
Choose a location near power and away
Minimum Signal
from direct sunlight, if possible. Make sure
to leave room for the timer door to open
completely.
This location should also have a good Wi-Fi
Keyhole
signal. You can check this using a smart
phone. (Find a location that has a minimum
of two bars)
Note: If replacing a timer, it is helpful
to take a photo of the wires before you
remove them from the old timer.
Mount the timer
Install a screw (included) into the wall.
Use the expanding anchors (included) for
plaster, masonry or drywall installations.
Hang the timer on the installed screw using
the keyhole slot. Level the timer and use
the second screw in one of the preformed
mounting holes to secure the timer.
Pre-formed
Mounting Holes
Connect Valve Wires
Prepare wire
Strip 1/2" (13 mm) of insulation from each
wire.
Connect wires
Attach one wire from each valve to a
"Common" (COM) wire and the other
wires to a numbered terminal (only one
wire per terminal.)
1/8" (3 mm)
No. 8 Screw
Wall
Loosen Screw
Strip Wire
Push In
Tighten Screw
Timer Installation–Connecting to Wi-Fi
Plug in your Orbit® B-hyve™ timer Note: If you do not see your network name
Once your B-hyve™ timer is plugged into in the list, tap the refresh button in the
the power source, it will automatically look app. If your network name still does not
to pair with your smart device. The appear, tap "Advanced" in the app and
will begin to blink blue. This indicates that enter your network name and password.
your timer is ready to pair with your smart This device will only connect through 2.4
device. Ensure that your smart device has GHz Wi-Fi networks. 5.0 GHz networks
Bluetooth® turned on. are not supported and will not appear in
your app.
Connect to your Orbit® B-hyve™ timer
Open your B-hyve™ app, create an account
or login, and follow the step-by-step
process to add and set up your device. The
B-hyve™ app will connect to your device
and you will, then, be guided to connect to
your home Wi-Fi network.
Connect to your Wi-Fi network
Select your network from the list and enter
the password for the network to connect
your timer to your Wi-Fi signal. When
connected, the will illuminate solid
white indicating a successful pairing.
FOR OPTIMUM TIMER
PERFORMANCE, CONNECT
TO WIFI TO RECEIVE THE
LATEST TIMER UPDATES.
Programming and Operation
Programming the timer
The app has help screens and video
to assist you with Wi-Fi connections,
programming, smart watering and other
general questions you may have.
Note: Your programmed schedules are
stored both in the app and on the timer.
Watering will continue, if Wi-Fi connection
is lost.
Manual Operation
All programming and full functionality of
the timer are available in the B-hyve™ app.
If you have the need, there are some
basic operations you can perform directly
at your timer.
Function Button Press
Hold until (water ALL stations) appears, then release.
MANUAL WATERING Quickly press again until desired station appears.
Default watering is 10 min. per station.
CANCEL STATION Press once to cancel current station.
RAIN DELAY Set in app; blinks yellow and appears.
ON/OFF Hold for 10 sec. until turns white.
HARD RESET Quickly press 5 times.