# Orbit B-hyve XD hose timer

*Orbit B-hyve / 24511, 24632, 24634, 24516, 24637, 24639*

> The B-hyve XD hose timer is a hose faucet timer with an on-device display 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-xd-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 | 24511, 24632, 24634, 24516, 24637, 24639 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Hose faucet timer[^2] |
| Outlets | 1, 2 or 4[^2] |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth; Wi-Fi through a Gen 2 Hub[^3] |
| Hub | Gen 2 Hub (21027) activates the smart functions[^2][^3] |
| Water rating | IPX-5[^3] |
| Works with | unknown |

## Integration paths

**How the Orbit B-hyve XD hose timer connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BLE](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/ble) | B-hyve app on a phone within Bluetooth range[^3] | Yes[^3] | 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][^4] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Orbit B-hyve XD 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 | sebr/bhyve-home-assistant |

## 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 XD 1-Outlet Bluetooth Hose Faucet Sprinkler Timer 24511 - Orbit. https://www.orbitonline.com/products/orbit-24511 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^3]: B-hyve XD 1-Outlet Smart Hose Faucet Sprinkler Timer with Gen 2 Hub 24516 - Orbit. https://www.orbitonline.com/products/orbit-24516 (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)