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Orbit B-hyve 6-zone

Orbit B-hyve / 57946

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Does the Orbit B-hyve 6-zone work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The B-hyve 6-zone is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth sprinkler controller for 24 VAC valves, model 57946, with a locking cabinet for indoor or outdoor mounting. It suits Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant users through an integration (the maker's cloud).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, via integration
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi cloud, via sebr/bhyve-home-assistant

Key facts

Orbit B-hyve 6-zone facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3]
List price$142.99[1] as of
TypeSprinkler controller[1]
Zones6[1]
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth[1]
MountingIndoor or outdoor[1]
Works withAlexa, Google Assistant[1]

Integration paths

How the Orbit B-hyve 6-zone connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, B-hyve app[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Orbit B-hyve 6-zone

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantCommunity[2]sebr/bhyve-home-assistantWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Custom[2]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[2]
Model namedLimited: Unofficial, with no guarantee of continued compatibility. Cloud push through the B-hyve cloud; the Wi-Fi hub is required for hose timers and the flood sensor[2]
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Orbit B-hyve 6-zone. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/b-hyve-6-zone. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRorbitonline.com / B-hyve 6-zone product page - Orbit
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  2. [2]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: sebr/bhyve-home-assistant (Orbit B-hyve, HACS)
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  3. [3]
    MFRorbitonline.com / Orbit B-hyve collection - Orbit Irrigation
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