Smart Hose Faucet Timer by Orbit - 21004 B-hyve with Wi-Fi Hub

Monica GarciaMonica Garcia: Si eres un obsesionado del control, puedes encontrarte ligeramente decepcionado (como yo) debido a que la app que registra los datos de riego tiene detalles con la sincronización de la información.

Compre este aparato para mi sistema de riego en casa (uno pequeño de 4 rociadores) para medir el nivel de gasto de agua (por eso escogí esta opción, pues hay otros más baratos pero no tienen el registro de flujo y los venden por separado) y tener calendarizado mis riegos debido a que viajo mucho.

Sin embargo, la app tiene problemas de sinc cuando cambias de programas de riego o activas el smart watering, en ocasiones no registrando riegos o bien, “pensando” que regaste un día cuando no fue así.

Quitando la app, el producto es excelente. Ojalá lo resuelvan pronto.

Mexico on Oct 19, 2023

dxmnkd316: I really want to like this product. I've been extremely patient with it. I have forgiven shortcomings. But I think Orbit really needs to do some investment here.

I own two of these now and have been using them for a full irrigation season. One for general lawn irrigation and one for our drip irrigation. Each application has it's strengths, but I think the drip irrigation is really where this product shines but there may be a reason for that which I'll get into below. The lawn irrigation is... frustrating.

The Good:
--I really like the app. It's fairly well-designed. There are a few clunky things about it, but all are forgivable. It's easy to move around and see how much watering has been done, when it's going to water, and a bunch of other great info.

--The intelligence behind it is pretty good once you get it dialed in. (See The Bad, below.) The grass and plants where I've used it are very happy. Again, once I got it dialed in.

--It can be fed into Home Assistant. It's not super useful as an integration, yet. BUt I've been building additional sensors to help track total water usage, application rate, etc. Once I have these built out and tested, I'm...

United States on Sep 20, 2023

Craig Maxwell: I recently upgraded my watering routine with the Orbit B-hyve 21004 Smart Hose Faucet Timer, and I'm thoroughly impressed by the convenience and control it offers.

This smart device has transformed the way I manage my lawn irrigation, making it an essential addition for anyone seeking efficient and hassle-free watering.

The setup process was surprisingly intuitive.

The included Wi-Fi hub seamlessly connected the timer to my home network, allowing me to access and control it remotely through the B-hyve app.

This app is user-friendly and provides a range of customization options, making it easy to set watering schedules based on specific days, times, and duration.

The compatibility with Alexa further enhances the convenience.

With simple voice commands, I can adjust the watering settings without even needing to reach for my phone.

This integration with smart home systems adds an extra layer of flexibility to the device.

One of the standout features of the B-hyve 21004 is its watering intelligence.

It takes local weather data into account, adjusting the watering schedules accordingly.

This not only conserves water...

Canada on Aug 18, 2023

Scott: I’ve had a couple different timers but this is the best. The tech tie together is great. I can program in detail from my laptop and manage changes from my phone, from anywhere. You need to sort through the set up functions, as it can appear complicated, but once you sort it out, it runs itself. It’ll even not run when the weather calls for rain - calibrated-able right down to the amount of rainfall anticipated. I started with one as a Father’s Day gift and I’ve purchased two more since. They all link through wifi or Bluetooth and everything is in the one app.

The hose connection is solid too, no leaks.

Canada on Jul 02, 2023

GregoryGregory: I purchased this to replace the Orbit 58911 Complete Yard Watering Kits I was using at the time. I was going on an extended vacation and wanted to reduce the workload for my house sitter and control and monitor watering remotely. I started out with one unit for testing and quickly realized this was an ideal solution.
Make sure you update all your devices to the most current software version.

The hub which connects your Bluetooth valves to your wifi needs to be in relative proximity on the inside of your house to the exterior location of your valves. Signal connection between the two had no issues even through 2’ stone walls. The valves communicate with each other creating a mesh which increases stability.

Figure out where your valves will be to calculate how many hubs you need for larger systems. I needed 8 more valves and 2 more hubs so I purchased 2 Orbit 21044 b-hyve Smart Hose Watering Timer 4-Packs each included a hub and a 4 way Hose Manifold. There are different b-hyve packages on Amazon so figure out the most economical way to get what you need.

Although the b-hyve software isn’t great, (at times it can be downright frustrating) setup is easy....

Canada on Mar 18, 2023

Walsh: Update: There seems to have been a firmware update that fixed whatever was broken. This year, I tried them again, and they work as they’re supposed to. Much happier. I have upgraded to 3 stars. Will upgrade again if they work properly next season.

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I bought two of these and the hub, and they are useless. I received the first one without the hub a day before the rest, so I set it up with bluetooth alone. It was pretty easy to set up, and it worked, but only as a dumb valve, because it needs the hub to access wifi and the smart features. I received the second one with the hub the following day. It was a little more difficult to set up with wifi, though not too hard. I had to remove the b-hyve from my phone and re-add it to switch it to wifi settings. I ran a 30-second test on each, and they both seemed to work fine. But then they failed to water at all during their smart-scheduled times. I tried setting a custom program, and the appointed time passed without a drop. So the smart programs using wifi clearly don't work, but manual operation using bluetooth doesn't really work either. When I switched to bluetooth control, it started spraying only about...

Canada on Jul 09, 2022

Christopher S. Cornette: I will start with a quick "what to know before you buy", then I will walk you through how to get the best, most efficient, results using Smart Watering. I now have seven of these hose timers connected to one Wi-Fi hub. They water four grass zones and three drip line zones. I have configured and reconfigured the Smart Watering **extensively** and think I can help a lot of owners and buyers with this.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY:

PROS:
- This is a reliable Bluetooth enabled hose timer straight out of the box. With nothing more than basic setup, it outperforms nearly everything in its class, particularly in ease of use.
- The build quality is better than some of it's major competitors, particularly the plastic threads, which are solid enough to avoid stripping when connecting brass or other metal hose connectors.
- The wifi hub takes this product a little farther, enabling you to access Smart Watering and control many timers from anywhere in the world you have internet access. Once set up, this can be done via the app on your phone/tablet, or using the webpage. In theory, the hub also creates a bluetooth mesh network that effectively increases the BT range of...

United States on Aug 11, 2020