# Orbit B-hyve Gen 2 hose timer

*Orbit B-hyve / 21204, 21205, 90205Z, 21206, 21207*

> The B-hyve Gen 2 hose timer is a one-outlet, battery-powered hose faucet timer that programs over Bluetooth and needs a Gen 2 Wi-Fi Hub for remote control and Smart Watering. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (the maker's hub).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/b-hyve-gen-2-hose-timer
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Orbit B-hyve](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/orbit-b-hyve) |
| Category | Valve controller |
| Model numbers | 21204, 21205, 90205Z, 21206, 21207 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Hose faucet timer[^2] |
| Outlets | 1 (bundles add a Y splitter or a 4-port manifold)[^2][^1] |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth; Wi-Fi through a Gen 2 Hub on a 2.4 GHz network[^3][^2] |
| Hub | Gen 2 Hub required for remote control and Smart Watering[^3] |
| Water rating | unknown |
| Works with | unknown |

## Integration paths

**How the Orbit B-hyve Gen 2 hose timer connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BLE](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/ble) | B-hyve app on a Bluetooth phone in range[^2] | Yes[^2] | unknown |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | B-hyve Gen 2 Wi-Fi Hub (21027), 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, B-hyve app[^3][^2][^4] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Orbit B-hyve Gen 2 hose timer**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Proprietary + hub | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | unknown |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | unknown |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | unknown |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | unknown |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | ljmerza/orbit-bhyve-ble |

## Related pages

- [Orbit B-hyve](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/orbit-b-hyve) (brand)
- [Bluetooth Low Energy](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/ble) (protocol)
- [Proprietary radio with a hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) (protocol)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Orbit B-hyve collection - Orbit Irrigation. https://www.orbitonline.com/collections/b-hyve (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^2]: B-hyve Bluetooth 1-Outlet Hose Faucet Timer 90205Z - Orbit. https://www.orbitonline.com/products/orbit-90205z (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^3]: Gen 2 B-hyve Smart Hose Watering Timer with Gen 2 Hub 21204 - Orbit. https://www.orbitonline.com/products/b-hyve-smart-1-outlet-watering-timer-gen-2 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^4]: B-hyve Gen 2 Wi-Fi Hub 21027 - Orbit. https://www.orbitonline.com/products/b-hyve-flood-sensor-hub (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)