How to Connect Orbit Bhyve to Google Home? -

In earlier days, To monitor the Water system- You needed a Management system- to manage and control Water usage, water quality, and more in Manually. Imagine, What if- It happens Automatically. Yeah, the Orbit Bhyve system controls the whole water Management system automatically. It Includes real-time monitoring, Pay-per-usage, Automatic shut-off, reduced electric power, leak detection, and more. This will help you more in Industrial, Residential, and in commercial areas. To know How to connect Orbit Bhyve to Google Home? Read below.

Is Orbit BHyve Compatible to Google Home?

Yes, you can control the Orbit BHyve on Google Home and Google Home smart app. All Orbit automation products are compatible with Google Home. Also, control and manage all those Orbit BHyve devices in Alexa or Google Assistant with Voice commands. In addition, many Orbit BHyve devices are directly compatible with Google Home, so you don’t need to install any third-party apps and software to integrate Orbit BHyve with Google Home.

How do you Connect Orbit BHyve to Google Home?

Though You can connect directly -You don’t need any third-party devices or apps. All you need is a stable network connection with the Orbit BHyve official app and the automation devices (Orbit BHyve).

Create an account in Orbit BHyve.
Add device with Orbit BHyve App.

Integrate Orbit BHyve with Google Home.

These are the steps, that we followed here to control and manage the Orbit BHyve devices on the Home app. Get the full detailed guide below.

Create Account in Orbit:

You can create an Account in Orbit using their official app or Website. Install the official app from the Google Play Store for Android and the Apple App Store for iOS users. Once, you download the Orbit app on your device -You can create an account. Now, you should add the device to the Orbit app for automation.

Add Device with Orbit BHyve App:

Initially, you should install the BHyve device manually and connect it to your Wifi connection. Then, from the Orbit app>> choose the new device>> Select the Orbit BHyve device>> Tap on Match it. That’s it. The BHyve device gets paired with the Orbit app. Now, you can integrate it with the Google Smart Home app or Google Home Assistant.

Connect Orbit BHyve to Google Home:

From the Orbit BHyve app>>choose the settings.
Tap on MY account.

Click on Google Device.
Select and pair it.

Or else, from the Google smart Home app- Tap on Add device>> choose works with Google>> Search for Orbit BHyve device>> add and connect it. That’s it. The process of integrating the BHyve into Google Home is done.

NOTE: Currently, Flood sensors are not compatible with Google.

Can I use Google Voice assistant to control Orbit BHyve devices?

Yes, You can use the Google Voice assistant to control the Orbit B-Hyve devices. Before that you should connect the Google Assistant with the B-Hyve device using the official app. From the B-Hyve app>> search for the Google assistant>> toogle it or enable it. That’s it. Now, you can use the Voice assistant as per your wish.

For example, You can use the Voice assistant as;

Talk to Orbit Bhyve, stop watering.
Talk to Orbit Bhyve, and skip the current station.
Talk to Orbit Bhyve, water all programs.

Alternatives to connect Orbit Bhyve to Google Home:

If the direct method is not compatible with your device. Use the alternative ways. Connect the Orbit Bhyve with the smart or Universal plug. Universal plugs are easily connectable with the Google Home app. So first pair the Orbit Bhyve to Universal plug and automate it on the Home app.

What is Orbit B-hyve?

Orbit Bhyve is a term where Orbit refers to the company and Bhyve refers to the term word hypervisor/virtual machine management (Smart Water Management). Orbit Bhyve provides a variety of smart products to manage the water level.

Are all products of Orbit Bhyve compatible with Google Home?

Yes, All devices of the Orbit Bhyve are compatible with the Google Home app. You can get any products like,

B-hyve smart Indoor/ Outdoor Irrigation controller.
XR Smart irrigation and Leak detection.

Gen 2 Bhyve smart Hose Watering Timer.
Wifi Hub,
Watering Timer and more.

These days, Flood sensors are not compatible with Google Home. Maybe in the future- it’s possible.

Final words

I conclude that the Orbit Bhyve devices are easily connectable with the Google Home app. Once you connect it with the home app – You can know the flow of the water. Also, Water consumption will be planned – if the sensor has been placed. To get experience with the Orbit Bhyve – buy it from the official site or else from the store. To know more about the Orbit Bhyve and Google Home – refer to the official site.