Orbit’s B-hyve ecosystem started with Bluetooth hose timers that worked fine when you were standing in the yard. The Wi-Fi Hub fixes the obvious limitation: it bridges those Gen 1 devices to your home network. This lets you control your sprinklers from anywhere, not just within Bluetooth range.

Setup takes about five minutes. Plug the small gray hub into a USB port near your router, pair it with your existing B-hyve timer through the app, and you’re online. Once connected, the hub unlocks weather-based adjustments. If rain is forecast, the system skips watering automatically. You get push notifications when a cycle starts or finishes. The hub itself is passive and unobtrusive—just a plastic puck that sits on a shelf.

This hub only works with Orbit’s first-generation B-hyve devices. If you bought a newer model in the last couple of years, it likely has Wi-Fi built in. Check your timer’s label before buying. For anyone with an older Bluetooth-only timer, this is the upgrade that makes remote control and smart scheduling possible without replacing the whole unit.