Orbit
Orbit B-hyve XR sprinkler controller
Windows and Coverings · Climate
Works
1 report: 1 says it works.
Reported on r/homeassistant.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not named | Works | Rock solid for six years; little flow monitoringSaved copyI've been running an Orbit B-hyve XR for about six years now and it's been rock-solid. At the time, it was considered one of the top smart sprinkler controllers on the market, and I've never had a reason to replace it. For me, it's been a true set-it-and-forget-it device.I don't do much flow monitoring, which is an area where Hunter Hydrawise has some advantages. When I was shopping, I leaned toward Orbit because they'd been in the irrigation business for decades. Rachio was gaining a lot of popularity, but I felt more comfortable with a company that had a long track record in sprinkler and … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2026-07 |
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In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Orbit |
|---|---|
| Model | B-hyve XR |
| Category | Windows and Coverings |
