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B-hyve Smart Hub in Black

Ratings & Reviews for Orbit B-hyve Smart Hub in Black

4.4
115
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 4.4 out of 5
116 Reviews


82% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the remote control capability for managing sprinkler timers from their smartphone, calling it transformative for lawn care convenience. Most highlight seamless setup, reliability, and the rain delay feature as standout benefits. However, many report Bluetooth range limitations beyond 100 feet and Wi-Fi connectivity issues, particularly with 5GHz networks. Several note the app feels underdeveloped with occasional drops, and documentation lacks key setup steps. A small group experienced complete connection failures or found the product not worth the cost. Despite these drawbacks, most customers consider it essential for existing timer owners.

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116 Customer Reviews

You definitely want this!!

Would Recommend

This takes all the guess work out of how much long to run my sprinklers. It also makes connecting to my sprinklers so much easier. Before I had to go outside to be near my controller. Now I can connect to my sprinklers from anywhere. It is nice I don’t have to worry about turning off my sprinklers because it’s going to rain. It is well worth the cost.

May 27, 2026
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Not worth it

Would Not Recommend

This thing is worthless. While it's connected to WIFI the signal is so weak it won't stay connected to the smart hose timer. Always having to connect to bluetooth. I've done all the troubleshooting that can be done and still rarely able to connect remotely. Dont't waste your money.

May 26, 2026
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Easy set up and seamless connection

Would Recommend

Seamless connection with timer and easy setup,Enables smart control

May 11, 2026
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Nice addition

Works well with XD 4manifold timers

May 10, 2026
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WiFi adapter

Would Recommend

Adds WiFi

May 6, 2026
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Very good Product

Would Recommend

Really enjoy it makes it so much easier when your able to use it anywhere “especially” traveling!!

May 2, 2026
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Worthwhile add-on for sure.

Would Recommend

This is awesome. It connects to the. b-hyve 4 port via Bluetooth then into my phone via Wi-Fi. I went out of town for four days and I was able to monitor everything and since I played a new grass, I was able to start a zone manually.

May 2, 2026
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Easy setup, manage from anywhere!

Would Recommend

Super easy to set up. Gives me access to my hose sprinkler system from anywhere, I no longer have to be in Bluetooth range.

April 30, 2026
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Does need to be close to youe watering system.

Would Recommend

Had problem connecting to my watering system. Had to plug this in on the porch but it worked like a charm. Well worth the $ to use your B-Hyve properly.

April 26, 2026
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Great Tech Advance for Watering

Would Recommend

Connects quickly and has a great range. This lets me control 3 of the b hive 4 nozzle timers sitting at my desk from my IPAD. I am not tech savvy, but this was really simple to set up.

April 20, 2026
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Easy!

Would Recommend

Super easy set up!

April 15, 2026
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stop selling this

Would Not Recommend

The app no longer works. can't log in, create account, or reset password. customer service email fails. without the app, this product is useless.

March 22, 2026
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Hey Ron, we appreciate you letting us know how this hub and the app has worked for you. We recently had issues with our app, but our Orbit support te... Read More

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Connectivity is a major bonus

Would Recommend

This is essential to connect to multiple controllers to set and monitor watering programs from anywhere. Automatic rain delays was a pleasant surprise feature.

December 25, 2025
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Frustrated with my application. Not reliable.

Would Not Recommend

The B-Hyve App seems more suited to fixed sprinklers than individual timers. I had a bunch of Gen 1 Smart Timers. One broke, so had to replace with a Gen 2, then had to get a Gen 2 Hub to connect to my home. The installation is a pain. The Smart Timers sometimes seem to impede flow and Customer Service advice is "turn the cone filter screen around." It seems like that shouldn't matter that much. If I wasn't so invested, I would probably toss and try another brand.

October 23, 2025
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Great convenience and customer support from B-Hyve

Would Recommend

I love being able to set the timers wherever I am depending on the present whether conditions. The customer support personnel are knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. Highly recommend.

September 2, 2025
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Very easy to setup & does what it supposed to do.

Would Recommend

Great Product

August 21, 2025
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Working well remotely with wi-fi

Would Recommend

Thiis is working well controlling our sprinkler remotely. Very happy with it and the reports it gives.

July 23, 2025
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