Last updated at 24/07/2024 17:45:08
originally posted on bunnings.com.au
I bought this unit with high hopes, but it has been nothing but trouble. The key problem (which comes up again and again in reviews), is that the hub will not stay connected to the wifi network. Despite attempt after attempt to reconnect, it keeps dropping out immediately after each connection attempt. As a result, the timers do not turn on when scheduled, resulting in no watering. The product comes only with a quick start guide, which is very brief, does not explain how to solve problems, and has only European and US help numbers (no Australian contact details). If you look online, there are more detailed product manuals, but they also don't help solve the connection issue. Really disappointed, and hard to understand how a product like this is being sold in ... MoreI bought this unit with high hopes, but it has been nothing but trouble. The key problem (which comes up again and again in reviews), is that the hub will not stay connected to the wifi network. Despite attempt after attempt to reconnect, it keeps dropping out immediately after each connection attempt. As a result, the timers do not turn on when scheduled, resulting in no watering. The product comes only with a quick start guide, which is very brief, does not explain how to solve problems, and has only European and US help numbers (no Australian contact details). If you look online, there are more detailed product manuals, but they also don't help solve the connection issue. Really disappointed, and hard to understand how a product like this is being sold in Australia, when it seems to have so many issues, and no apparent customer support. I keep comparing it to the Ring security cameras which I bought a year ago, and which have functioned perfectly, and never disconnect from wifi. So it is possible to create a wifi connected product that works, just that these timers don't seem to come anywhere near that goal.
originally posted on fleetfarm.com
Don't waste your hard earned money on these valves! I bought 4 of these last season and before the end of the season they were beginning to fail. The app interface is complicated and difficult to use (and I'm an engineer!). The current failure mode is that the valves won't shut all the way off which means they end up overwatering my plants and killing them. I've taken two apart to clean them and they're fairly basic on the inside. They're still leaking a bit though. They are VERY susceptible to hard water and sediment. What's worse, is that the "customer service" is nonexistent. They will only communicate through text message, and at times, that will take several days and you still won't get a resolution to your problem. I will NEVER buy another one of these again.
originally posted on bunnings.com.au
I have 9 of these Orbit B-hyve tap timers around the home. Once you have the B-Hyve app installed on a phone or tablet, its fairly easy to pair each timer up and set the watering times.I've had one failure so far after 18 months - the unit worked fine but chewed its 2x AA batteries in 5 days. Otherwise, the batteries last about 5-7 months (Duracell AA, 2x per week).Pretty happy so far. I have the Wifi Hub as well, so I can change the settings from anywhere. Occasionally the units lose signal, but this is usually temporary.The smart watering feature is pretty good - it looks at local weather reports and delays or cancels watering if its raining in your area.Overall 4/5, app could be improved a bit for simplicity; some functions appear to be duplicated.
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Included components | BHyve Smart Fauc Timer |
| Product dimensions | 7.4D x 16.4W x 22.1H centimetres |
| Human interface input | Buttons |
I bought this unit with high hopes, but it has been nothing but trouble. The key problem (which comes up again and again in reviews), is that the hub will not stay connected to the wifi network. Despite attempt after attempt to reconnect, it keeps dropping out immediately after each connection attempt. As a result, the timers do not turn on when scheduled, resulting in no watering. The product comes only with a quick start guide, which is very brief, does not explain how to solve problems, and has only European and US help numbers (no Australian contact details). If you look online, there are more detailed product manuals, but they also don't help solve the connection issue. Really disappointed, and hard to understand how a product like this is being sold in ... MoreI bought this unit with high hopes, but it has been nothing but trouble. The key problem (which comes up again and again in reviews), is that the hub will not stay connected to the wifi network. Despite attempt after attempt to reconnect, it keeps dropping out immediately after each connection attempt. As a result, the timers do not turn on when scheduled, resulting in no watering. The product comes only with a quick start guide, which is very brief, does not explain how to solve problems, and has only European and US help numbers (no Australian contact details). If you look online, there are more detailed product manuals, but they also don't help solve the connection issue. Really disappointed, and hard to understand how a product like this is being sold in Australia, when it seems to have so many issues, and no apparent customer support. I keep comparing it to the Ring security cameras which I bought a year ago, and which have functioned perfectly, and never disconnect from wifi. So it is possible to create a wifi connected product that works, just that these timers don't seem to come anywhere near that goal.
Don't waste your hard earned money on these valves! I bought 4 of these last season and before the end of the season they were beginning to fail. The app interface is complicated and difficult to use (and I'm an engineer!). The current failure mode is that the valves won't shut all the way off which means they end up overwatering my plants and killing them. I've taken two apart to clean them and they're fairly basic on the inside. They're still leaking a bit though. They are VERY susceptible to hard water and sediment. What's worse, is that the "customer service" is nonexistent. They will only communicate through text message, and at times, that will take several days and you still won't get a resolution to your problem. I will NEVER buy another one of these again.
I have 9 of these Orbit B-hyve tap timers around the home. Once you have the B-Hyve app installed on a phone or tablet, its fairly easy to pair each timer up and set the watering times.I've had one failure so far after 18 months - the unit worked fine but chewed its 2x AA batteries in 5 days. Otherwise, the batteries last about 5-7 months (Duracell AA, 2x per week).Pretty happy so far. I have the Wifi Hub as well, so I can change the settings from anywhere. Occasionally the units lose signal, but this is usually temporary.The smart watering feature is pretty good - it looks at local weather reports and delays or cancels watering if its raining in your area.Overall 4/5, app could be improved a bit for simplicity; some functions appear to be duplicated.
I look at all these comments and think what ! do we even have the same brand !My Hub took me 5 min to setup including software updates. supper easy, i plug in hub about 4 meters away from my Wifi rooter, (Telstra smart rooter 2022 model.) and every thing connected to easy, setup the faucet setup my zones tested the smart water option and worked seamlessly then went on by testing manual setup and it is still running. I have had no wifi disconnection no random watering cycles no feed bac err, no battery err.I set it up with google home works perfectly.its the B-hyve Firmware 0030 Version and Hardware is BH1-0001i am running one Hub and 2 faucets, the distance between the 2 faucets is about 12 metersand no connection problems.one thing i did see in the app is ... MoreI look at all these comments and think what ! do we even have the same brand !My Hub took me 5 min to setup including software updates. supper easy, i plug in hub about 4 meters away from my Wifi rooter, (Telstra smart rooter 2022 model.) and every thing connected to easy, setup the faucet setup my zones tested the smart water option and worked seamlessly then went on by testing manual setup and it is still running. I have had no wifi disconnection no random watering cycles no feed bac err, no battery err.I set it up with google home works perfectly.its the B-hyve Firmware 0030 Version and Hardware is BH1-0001i am running one Hub and 2 faucets, the distance between the 2 faucets is about 12 metersand no connection problems.one thing i did see in the app is that you cant reset your water Zone historybut all the info is there down to a tee.So i am very fortunate to have the same product but defiantly the better version of it...and yes it does close hard on the solenoid but that is it. O and also when you run the faucet calibration connect your hose and sprinkler for the faucet to do the correct water flow calibration.
I bought the hub and 2 tap timers about 4 months ago. One timer does the back lawn and the other the garden drippers and they are setup to delay watering when rain is forecast (Smart watering). Our water pressure is very high and so far no issues. the most distant timer is about 15 meters away from the hub with 3 brick walls in between.The instructions that came with it are are not clear so it took half a day to get it setup properly. At first i thought each tap timer was a zone but in fact each tap timer is an independent watering system with one zone. The app could be improved by showing status of all your systems on the home screen rather than having to know how to navigate to them.In the end the lawn looks very healthy and the garden is doing well. I dont ... MoreI bought the hub and 2 tap timers about 4 months ago. One timer does the back lawn and the other the garden drippers and they are setup to delay watering when rain is forecast (Smart watering). Our water pressure is very high and so far no issues. the most distant timer is about 15 meters away from the hub with 3 brick walls in between.The instructions that came with it are are not clear so it took half a day to get it setup properly. At first i thought each tap timer was a zone but in fact each tap timer is an independent watering system with one zone. The app could be improved by showing status of all your systems on the home screen rather than having to know how to navigate to them.In the end the lawn looks very healthy and the garden is doing well. I dont need to monitor the weather.
I love the app look and feel and the design and manufacturing quality appears to be great, however this unit is not what it appears to be. It has some serious issues which is EXTREMELY disappointing because I was really looking forward to a smart convenient solution for my irrigation.The B-Hyve products are exceptionally well marketed and their product brochures and videos are top quality, however this device has some serious software engineering problems and some basic solenoid design issues as follows:1) ROGUE WATERING - In my opinion this is the most problematic and dangerous issue with this product. At unexplained times the system starts randomly watering outside of its programmed times and it will sometimes continue for hours. If you do not hear it or you ... MoreI love the app look and feel and the design and manufacturing quality appears to be great, however this unit is not what it appears to be. It has some serious issues which is EXTREMELY disappointing because I was really looking forward to a smart convenient solution for my irrigation.The B-Hyve products are exceptionally well marketed and their product brochures and videos are top quality, however this device has some serious software engineering problems and some basic solenoid design issues as follows:1) ROGUE WATERING - In my opinion this is the most problematic and dangerous issue with this product. At unexplained times the system starts randomly watering outside of its programmed times and it will sometimes continue for hours. If you do not hear it or you are away and nobody stops it from running then you will be stranded with a flooded property and a gigantic water account.If this system disconnects from the wifi for whatever reason such as router lock downtime or security downtime etc then expect random, unexplained rogue watering. This is the units single biggest major fault which is too much of a risk2) SETUP - Connection and setup are simple unless you want to make some changes. Any changes. Even a simple reconnection or wifi network change, and then you may as well put aside 6 hours to reset and reprogram the thing over and over until you get it working. The setup is not intuitive enough and does not cater for strictly wifi or strictly Bluetooth so it gets confused on pairing and battles to see the existing devices.3) RESET / PAIRING - There is no clear reset or device pair reset help process meaning that when it doesnt work you spend hours resetting and re "pairing" the devices to the hub and the hub to the wifi. It continually cannot find the network and when it does it fails to connect.4) SOLENOID - I agree with other reviews regarding the solenoid issue. The solenoid causes a loud and damaging MAJOR "water knock" through the whole house. I agree with the review which wrote - "Mechanically though, the solenoid is rubbish and doesn't have a soft close feature causing really bad water hammer... I've taken mine off and bought another controller!"5) PRODUCT SUPPORT - As mentioned by other reviews the product support is attrocious. You simply need to do a Google search on "Orbit random watering" and then look through the results until you see the Orbit community forums and to have a look at the sheer volume of complaints and angry clients - with no customer service feedback and no resolution. This company will collapse unless they sort this out soonI see that the company encompasses multiple brands including Hydro-Rain, Bond, Orbit and obviously b-hyve and that the group which is based in Salt Lake City Utah USA was sold in 2019 to an investment group called Platinum Equity. I am guessing this downhill trend in engineering and support started since thenVery disappointed because this product has such incredible potential
I purchased the B-Hyve Tap Timer and WiFi Hub as a starter pack to see if it worked. Happily I can report having purchased an additional timer tap to connect into the hub.It is easy to set up, provides quality data and simply switches on and off when asked. There is a definite "click" when the valve opens or closes that I find reassuring. The valves are on a manifold connected to rainwater tanks (not the household system) so there is no water hammer effect.You do have to get your head into each tap timer being a zone and the device must be selected as the active device on the app to see information and control it - but once you do it's easy and pretty logical why that is the case on the app.The additional unit took me longer to plumb in than to set up, pair to ... MoreI purchased the B-Hyve Tap Timer and WiFi Hub as a starter pack to see if it worked. Happily I can report having purchased an additional timer tap to connect into the hub.It is easy to set up, provides quality data and simply switches on and off when asked. There is a definite "click" when the valve opens or closes that I find reassuring. The valves are on a manifold connected to rainwater tanks (not the household system) so there is no water hammer effect.You do have to get your head into each tap timer being a zone and the device must be selected as the active device on the app to see information and control it - but once you do it's easy and pretty logical why that is the case on the app.The additional unit took me longer to plumb in than to set up, pair to the hub, and program.I would like to see an internet based "dashboard" be made available as it would improve visualization of water usage patterns and moisture levels. Anything that optimizes our use of water across the garden would be an advantage.Looking forward to gradually replacing the 20th century "steam driven" technology set with this new one and integrating moisture sensors and our weather station for smart watering.
Two problems.Set everything up (3 timers) and seemed to work okay. Took off overseas 1 week later.Problem 1. Using the app I can see that one tap is watering fine and stating how many litres used. The other two show zero litres used so I have no idea if they are working or not.Problem 2. Neighbours message me this morning and say they can hear water. They let themselves into the house and discover one timer is leaking. So they've turned it off.Could be coming home next month to two parts dead garden.
I currently have a large Rainbird irrigation system for my lawn and other plants. But when I added a new rose garden in a remote corner of the property, I needed a new zone. Retrofitting to the Rainbird was costly so I decided to try the Bhyve out. Installation was quick and easy as long as you don't follow the quick start instructions in the box (which were confusing and inaccurate). I simply signed up at the website on my computer, paired the hub and valve, and let it update the firmware. All went well. With no issues. The website is the easiest place to learn about the system and all its options. I do not use many of the features as I only need basic watering on a schedule for one zone. I installed drip irrigation so water usage is minimal. For those that have ... MoreI currently have a large Rainbird irrigation system for my lawn and other plants. But when I added a new rose garden in a remote corner of the property, I needed a new zone. Retrofitting to the Rainbird was costly so I decided to try the Bhyve out. Installation was quick and easy as long as you don't follow the quick start instructions in the box (which were confusing and inaccurate). I simply signed up at the website on my computer, paired the hub and valve, and let it update the firmware. All went well. With no issues. The website is the easiest place to learn about the system and all its options. I do not use many of the features as I only need basic watering on a schedule for one zone. I installed drip irrigation so water usage is minimal. For those that have multiple zones and more complex watering schedules, this is a good solution. It even has a smart watering feature that helps you save water if it is going to rain anyway. Remote control via the app is a nice feature as well. Bottom line, the Bhyve has been working perfectly as programmed for two weeks. Time will tell how this works in the future, but it appears to be well made and may only need proper winterization and a fresh set of batteries next year.
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Included components | BHyve Smart Fauc Timer |
| Product dimensions | 7.4D x 16.4W x 22.1H centimetres |
| Human interface input | Buttons |
The B-hyve Bluetooth Hose Faucet Timer converts any of your outdoor faucets into an app controlled water source giving you complete control over your watering right from your smart device! Program your timer with our free Android or iOS B-hyve App, or use your computer with a Wi-Fi connection. Dont have your phone with you? Manual watering available at the press of a button. With B-hyve you no longer need to guess on how much water youre using. Our built-in flow meter lets you know how much water youre using, and how much you need to water your plants, wash your car, or fill your pool. It can even be set to water by volume, not just by time. Waters in seconds making it ideal not just for gardens, but also for hydroponics and greenhouse applications too. If you have multiple B-hyve timers, Bluetooth meshing allows the timers to communicate with each other to ensure they dont water simultaneously. Add additional smart valves to create multiple watering zones in your yard; these timers will network together to boost the signal strength without the use of repeaters. For Wi-Fi access and smart functions, pair with the B-hyve Hub (sold separately).
The B-hyve Bluetooth Hose Faucet Timer converts any of your outdoor faucets into an app controlled water source giving you complete control over your watering right from your smart device! Program your timer with our free Android or iOS B-hyve App, or use your computer with a Wi-Fi connection. Dont have your phone with you? Manual watering available at the press of a button. With B-hyve you no longer need to guess on how much water youre using. Our built-in flow meter lets you know how much water youre using, and how much you need to water your plants, wash your car, or fill your pool. It can even be set to water by volume, not just by time. Waters in seconds making it ideal not just for gardens, but also for hydroponics and greenhouse applications too. If you have multiple B-hyve timers, Bluetooth meshing allows the timers to communicate with each other to ensure they dont water simultaneously. Add additional smart valves to create multiple watering zones in your yard; these timers will network together to boost the signal strength without the use of repeaters. For Wi-Fi access and smart functions, pair with the B-hyve Hub (sold separately).
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The lowest price for Orbit 21005 B-Hyve Bluetooth Hose Faucet Timer, Gray right now is $396.00.
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Orbit 21005 B-Hyve Bluetooth Hose Faucet Timer, Gray
The B-hyve Bluetooth Hose Faucet Timer converts any of your outdoor faucets into an app controlled water source giving you complete control over your watering right from your smart device! Program your timer with our free Android or iOS B-hyve App, or use your computer with a Wi-Fi connection. Dont have your phone with you? Manual watering available at the press of a button. With B-hyve you no longer need to guess on how much water youre using. Our built-in flow meter lets you know how much water youre using, and how much you need to water your plants, wash your car, or fill your pool. It can even be set to water by volume, not just by time. Waters in seconds making it ideal not just for gardens, but also for hydroponics and greenhouse applications too. If you have multiple B-hyve timers, Bluetooth meshing allows the timers to communicate with each other to ensure they dont water simultaneously. Add additional smart valves to create multiple watering zones in your yard; these timers will network together to boost the signal strength without the use of repeaters. For Wi-Fi access and smart functions, pair with the B-hyve Hub (sold separately).
The B-hyve Bluetooth Hose Faucet Timer converts any of your outdoor faucets into an app controlled water source giving you complete control over your watering right from your smart device! Program your timer with our free Android or iOS B-hyve App, or use your computer with a Wi-Fi connection. Dont have your phone with you? Manual watering available at the press of a button. With B-hyve you no longer need to guess on how much water youre using. Our built-in flow meter lets you know how much water youre using, and how much you need to water your plants, wash your car, or fill your pool. It can even be set to water by volume, not just by time. Waters in seconds making it ideal not just for gardens, but also for hydroponics and greenhouse applications too. If you have multiple B-hyve timers, Bluetooth meshing allows the timers to communicate with each other to ensure they dont water simultaneously. Add additional smart valves to create multiple watering zones in your yard; these timers will network together to boost the signal strength without the use of repeaters. For Wi-Fi access and smart functions, pair with the B-hyve Hub (sold separately).
