# B-hyve hubs and flood sensor

*Orbit B-hyve / 3 models*

> B-hyve has two Wi-Fi hubs, and they are not interchangeable. The Gen 2 Hub (21027) works with the XD and Gen 2 hose timers and the Smart Flood Sensor. The Gen 1 Hub (21006) works only with the Gen 1 hose timers 21004 and 21005. Orbit says one hub controls multiple B-hyve devices within 150 ft. The XR Smart Indoor/Outdoor controller can act as the hub for Gen 2 devices.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/orbit-b-hyve-hubs-and-flood-sensor
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Orbit B-hyve](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/orbit-b-hyve) |
| Models | 3 |
| Current | 3 |

## Currently sold

**B-hyve hubs and flood sensor: models on sale now**

| Model | Series | Released |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Orbit B-hyve Gen 2 Wi-Fi Hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/orbit-b-hyve-hubs-and-flood-sensor#b-hyve-gen-2-wifi-hub) | B-hyve Gen 2 Wi-Fi Hub | unknown |
| [Orbit B-hyve Gen 1 Wi-Fi Hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/orbit-b-hyve-hubs-and-flood-sensor#b-hyve-gen-1-wifi-hub) | B-hyve Gen 1 Wi-Fi Hub | unknown |
| [Orbit B-hyve Smart Flood Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/orbit-b-hyve-hubs-and-flood-sensor#b-hyve-smart-flood-sensor) | B-hyve Smart Flood Sensor | unknown |

## Lineup

**B-hyve hubs and flood sensor: every model**

| Model | Model numbers | Type | Generation | Range | Works with | Hub | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Orbit B-hyve Gen 2 Wi-Fi Hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/orbit-b-hyve-hubs-and-flood-sensor#b-hyve-gen-2-wifi-hub) | 21027 | Wi-Fi hub[^1] | Gen 2[^1] | 150 ft to B-hyve devices[^1] | Timers 24511, 24516, 24632, 24634, 21204, 21205, 90205Z and flood sensors 71000, 71003, 71005[^1] | unknown | Current[^2] |
| [Orbit B-hyve Gen 1 Wi-Fi Hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/orbit-b-hyve-hubs-and-flood-sensor#b-hyve-gen-1-wifi-hub) | 21006 | Wi-Fi hub[^3] | Gen 1[^3] | 150 ft to B-hyve devices[^3] | Hose timers 21004 and 21005 only; not XD timers or flood sensors[^3] | unknown | Current[^2] |
| [Orbit B-hyve Smart Flood Sensor](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/orbit-b-hyve-hubs-and-flood-sensor#b-hyve-smart-flood-sensor) | 71000, 71003, 71005 | Water leak sensor[^4] | unknown | unknown | unknown | Gen 2 Hub (not the Gen 1 hub); the XR controller can act as the hub[^4][^5] | Current[^2] |

## Related pages

- [Orbit B-hyve](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/orbit-b-hyve) (brand)

## Sources

[^1]: B-hyve Gen 2 Wi-Fi Hub 21027 - Orbit. https://www.orbitonline.com/products/b-hyve-flood-sensor-hub (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^2]: Orbit B-hyve collection - Orbit Irrigation. https://www.orbitonline.com/collections/b-hyve (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^3]: B-hyve Gen 1 Wi-Fi Hub 21006 - Orbit. https://www.orbitonline.com/products/b-hyve-wifi-hub (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^4]: B-hyve Smart Flood Sensor 71000 - Orbit. https://www.orbitonline.com/products/b-hyve-smart-flood-sensor-single-sensor (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^5]: XR Smart Irrigation and Leak Detection Bundle - Orbit. https://www.orbitonline.com/products/xr-smart-irrigation-leak-detection-bundle (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)