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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.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.documentation is very poor, but the product works
documentation is very poor, but the product works
Verified Purchaser
Great product!
Would RecommendDid what it was supposed to. No issues with connection
Verified Purchaser
Easy to set up and use.
Would RecommendTook a minute to set this up and get it on my WiFi but it's easy to use.
Verified Purchaser
Should have gotten this first time around!
Would RecommendI loved the timer, and I might have continued just letting the automatic watering program run but for the heavy rains we get in Georgia. I recently added the Wi-Fi hub so that I don't have to remember to turn the program off during the wet weeks. Setting this up was easy, and I haven't thought about it since.
Verified Purchaser
Time will tell...
Havent used it uet but think its a great idea for controlling sprinklers in my garden without having to haul myself all the way back to homestead area.
Verified Purchaser
Use 2.4GHz Not 5GHz On Router
Would RecommendI am using it with a 4 Port XD Hose Timer. The Bluetooth was OK if the phone was not too far away. I'm not sure if the phone has to be there but went to this Hub and could not get it to work until running the Orbit assist diagnostics getting the suggestion to run 2.4GHz. I dug up and old router that was 2.4GHz only and Bingo. Solid connection. I have the old router dedicated just for it.
Garbage
Would Not RecommendI had previously purchased a large package of flood sensros along with two hubs. The app is clunky but gets the job done. Now I bought two gen 2 hubs along with the XD sprinkler controllers. Hands down the worst 'smart' experience I have had. Most of my house is 'smart'... I am experienced. These don't show cureent status, disconnect/reconnect at-will and are a pain to setup. I will be returning everything.
Hey Nate, I'm sorry to hear about the issues you faced with our B-hyve hubs. Our Orbit support team would be happy to help when issues with conne... Read More
I found it Working
Would RecommendGen 2 controls the hose timer b-hyve XD through Bluetooth and you can control the system through Wi-Fi on the phone app.
Verified Purchaser
Great pro0duct but instructions could be better
Would RecommendHad a bluetooth controlled XD hose timer that was working great and wanted to add the wifi hub. If simply follow the instructions that came with the hub, you would be able to connect the hub to the wifi but the hub does not pair with the bluetooth timer. I had to rest both the timer and the hub and set them up again - the hub first and then the timer. It's working great now.
B-hyve hose Timer
Would RecommendA little tricky to set up but if you read the instructions and take your time it is terrific product. I love gadgets that do something when you push a button and I love this one too!!!!
Verified Purchaser
Hey Grandy, thank you for the 5 star review on the B-hyve Smart Hub. Our Orbit support team is happy to assist you if you ever need further assistanc... Read More