Orbit B-hyve
homebridge-platform-orbit · v1.5.3
Adds Orbit B-hyve irrigation controllers and zones to HomeKit.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Orbit
- B-hyve
Devices it names
- Orbit irrigation system
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
What people report
Orbit B-hyve sprinkler timers work, with reports of zone status and missing-zone glitches that were resolved by updates or reinstalling.
- Works2
- Partly works1
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbit B-hyve hose timer | Works | One timer lacked zone config; reinstalling the plugin fixed itSaved copyI have 4 orbit hose timers. 3 of them show up well in the Home app very well, but one is missing the Zone configuration. Because of this there is no on/off switch and I cannot set the default runtime of that hose timer. Hose timer with zone configuration: Hose timer with missing zone configuration: Appreciate anybodys help with this. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #50 · 2022-07 |
| Orbit B-hyve sprinkler controller | Works | Zone stuck on Stopping fixed by websocket auto-reconnect updateSaved copyHi, I think all these issues are related to websocket connection to the bhyve API having closed. I've updated the code to auto reconnect. Update to the latest from npm. Cheers. On Fri, Apr 17, 2020 at 3:51 PM mitch7391 wrote: @MortJC I have since broken the accessory apart as it’s separate tiles for further testing and noticed that if I manually start a zone separate of the ‘controller’ accessory; it starts the sprinkler zone but in HomeKit it just shows as idle. It stays like this after the zone is finished until I manually switch the zone off in HomeKit. [image: … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #8 · 2020-04 |
| Orbit B-hyve Smart outdoor timer, 6 zones | Partly works | Newly added zones did not appear in Homebridge though they work in the B-hyve appSaved copyHi, Can you run it in debug mode and send me the output? Also which model of the orbit do you have? Cheers James. On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 9:32 PM ultimatewooze wrote: Hi, I have an issue with zones not showing up. I originally configured my Orbit with 2 zones. These did not show up and I tried everything with no success (restarting Homebridge, add manual zone programs in Orbit app etc). When I had given up these Eventually appeared in Homebridge. Now I have added two more zones and it is the same issue. Working in Orbit app but do not show up in Homebridge. Any pointers on what do do? [image: … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #14 · 2020-06 |
Gathered from the plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki and docs, and from r/homebridge. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Connection not stated
README minimal
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | >=0.4.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | No |
| Node.js | >=8.6.0 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | orbit |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 24 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 98 |
| GitHub stars | 31 |
| Open issues | 3 |
| Closed issues | 47 |
| Last code push | 2022-04-17 |
| Latest version | 1.5.3 (2022-04-17) |
| First published | 2019-12-06 |
| Releases | 25 |
In ReReHome
Whatever this plugin publishes reaches Apple Home as a normal HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
Caveats from the README
- README minimal
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- IrrigationSystem
- Valve
