Questions and Answers for Orbit B-hyve 12-Zone Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Controller, Works with Amazon Alexa

A:  Yes, this unit will work with a Rain Bird rain sensor.

A:  Yes, our B-hyve 57946 can be used as a Wi-Fi hub for our first generation B-hyve Hose Timers.

A:  The power cord is 3 and a half feet long.

A:  You will need to reach out to your drip system manufacturer for compatibility questions.

A:  Yes, this timer can be hardwired. Keep in mind however that this process does void the warranty and we would recommend contacting an experienced electrician if you need assistance with this.

A:  Hey Bobby, the timer should be fairly straightforward in terms of wiring and programming. The timer comes with a manual that details the process but our Orbit support team is also always happy to help with the installation and programming of our B-hyve smart timers. We can be reached by phone at (800) 488-6156 or online at support.orbitonline.com. Have a great rest of your day.

A:  We can not say for certain if our B-hyve timer will be replaceable with your old unit without more information but we are happy to try and help figure it out with you. We can be reached by phone at (800)488-6156 or online at support.orbitonline.com. Have a great rest of your day.

A:  Our transformers in our timers are built to take the 110 Volts of a common US house plug and tranform it to 24 VAC for use in our timers, valves, and solenoids. You are also not required to install a rain sensor or make use of the Smart Watering's rain delay feature within the app.