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Orbit B-hyve XR 8-station

Orbit B-hyve / 57985

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Does the Orbit B-hyve XR 8-station work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The B-hyve XR 8-station is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth sprinkler controller for 24 VAC valves, model 57985, built 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 XR 8-station facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3]
List price$169.99[1] as of
TypeSprinkler controller[1]
Zones8[1]
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4 and 5 GHz (dual-band) and Bluetooth[1]
MountingIndoor or outdoor[1]
Works withAlexa, Google Assistant[1]

Sizes and finishes

These models differ from the Orbit B-hyve XR 8-station only by length, color or region, so they share this page. Each is listed with its own details on the line page.

Integration paths

How the Orbit B-hyve XR 8-station connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloudWi-Fi network (2.4 or 5 GHz), 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 XR 8-station

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]
Vendor system covered, model not 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 XR 8-station. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/b-hyve-xr-8-station. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRorbitonline.com / B-hyve XR 8-station 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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