Orbit 21006 B-hyve Wi-Fi Hub Gen 1 Gray – Smart Irrigation Wi-Fi Bridge

Overview

The Orbit B-hyve Wi‑Fi Hub Gen 1 in gray acts as a USB Wi‑Fi bridge that links compatible B-hyve Bluetooth hose timers to your home network. By expanding your setup to Wi‑Fi, you can manage irrigation from a smart device even when you’re away, enjoying a more flexible and connected watering routine.

Key benefits and capabilities

• Remote irrigation control from anywhere using the B-hyve app on your smartphone or tablet.
• Weather‑based watering updates to help you adjust schedules in response to forecasts.
• Instant notifications keep you informed about timer status and important events in real time.
• Unlocks the Smart Wi‑Fi features for select Gen 1 timers when connected to the hub.

These capabilities are designed to work with specific Gen 1 B-hyve hose faucet timers, enabling more convenient and informed irrigation management without needing to be physically present at the timer.

Compatibility and setup

This hub is compatible only with certain B-hyve Hose Faucet Timers (No.21004 and No.21005). It requires a Wi‑Fi connection and is intended for indoor use. The package includes a wall adapter for power, making setup straightforward in most indoor spaces.

• Includes: Wall adapter for power (Input 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz, Output 5V‑1.0A).
• Indoor use only; needs a stable Wi‑Fi network to access smart features.

Getting started is simple: connect the hub to power, join your Wi‑Fi network through the B-hyve app, and pair the hub with your compatible timer. Once linked, you may enjoy the convenience of app-based control, timely updates, and notifications as you manage your irrigation routine from anywhere.

Practical use scenarios

Picture checking in on your landscaping while at work or on vacation, adjusting watering based on the forecast, or receiving a timely alert if a timer requires attention. The Gen 1 hub focuses on bringing smart, networked features to compatible B-hyve timers in a compact, indoor-friendly package.