88%
Odds it works through 2029Last checked: October 13, 2026.
B-hyve is Orbit’s line of smart sprinkler controllers and hose timers, sold widely at Home Depot and Lowe’s. Orbit has been owned by Husqvarna Group since a deal announced in 2021.
CompanyOrbit Irrigation, part of Husqvarna Group
Price Husqvarna paidAbout $480 million
Needs the cloud?Mostly. Schedules and weather adjustments run through the B-hyve app and cloud
Subscription for basics?No
How long devices get supportWe have not found a B-hyve device that was switched off. Orbit does not publish end-of-support dates.
Why 88%
- Starting point90%Owned by Husqvarna Group, a large, established company.
- Track record0No history of shutting down B-hyve devices.
- Works without the cloud−2Schedules and weather features depend on Orbit’s cloud.
- Our estimate88%
The good news: Husqvarna is a large company with a big stake in garden products, and B-hyve grew to more than 1.4 million connected devices by 2021.
The bad news: B-hyve’s smart features run through Orbit’s app and cloud, with no Matter or local control.
If you own Orbit B-hyve
- Learn the manual controls on your controller, so you can water without the app.
- Write down your zones and watering times.