Orbit B-hyve XD 1-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer (24511)
Skip: a smart timer that is at its smartest when you are standing next to it — Orbit's B-hyve XD 1-port sets runs of 1 to 240 minutes at its dial; schedules for named weekdays need the B-hyve app over Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi needs a B-hyve hub that is not in the box. Orbit says a low battery turns it to OFF, which is the right way to fail. But owners give it 4.0★ across 2,073, 19% of those ratings at one or two stars, on a listing pooled with the 2- and 4-port models, and the newest critical reviews describe Bluetooth that "fails completely", timers dead within weeks or months, and, on the 1-port, valves that "hang open" or close hard enough to set off water hammer. Orbit's two-year warranty applies only when bought from an authorized dealer.
Sold and shipped by Amazon · read 2026-10-23
Specs
| Model | 24511 |
| Type | Smart: dial + Bluetooth app; Wi-Fi needs a B-hyve hub, not included; 2 AA alkaline (Orbit) |
| Longest timed run | 240 minutes at the dial (Orbit: "Anywhere from 1 to 240 minutes") |
| Manual run | Minutes set at the dial; maximum Not printed (Orbit quick-start guide) |
| Pressure range (maker) | 10 to 100 psi (Orbit) |
| Valve on low battery (maker) | Turns itself to OFF, typically at 20–30% battery (Orbit) |
| Warranty | 2 years when bought from an authorized dealer (Orbit) |
| Owner rating | 4.0★ / 2,073 |
Pros
- Orbit says a low battery turns it to OFF "automatically", typically at 20 to 30%, so a dying battery should leave the water off
- Programmable at the dial without the app, from 1 to 240 minutes
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.com
Cons
- 19% of its ratings sit at one or two stars, on a listing pooled with the 2- and 4-port models
- Of the 10 newest written critical reviews (none of them the 1-port), 5 describe a timer that stopped working within weeks or months, including Bluetooth that "fails completely" at under six months
- A 1-port owner reports valves that "hang open, or they partly close causing a water hammer oscillation"
- Bluetooth is short range: one 1-port owner has "to stand NEAR the devices"; Wi-Fi control needs a hub sold separately
- Orbit's two-year warranty requires an authorized dealer, and freeze damage is not covered
A smart link that quits, and a valve that slams. The newest critical reviews on the pooled listing say "Bluetooth fails completely" within six months, "ALL 3 stopped working after under 3 months", "Worked great for about a month. Then it quit", that the solenoid "will not open" intermittently, and that it "does not stay connected to the Internet"; one (not a verified purchase) blames a "hammering effect". On the 1-port's own reviews, one owner says the valves "hang open, or they partly close causing a water hammer oscillation".
Of the 10 newest written critical reviews on the pooled 1-/2-/4-port listing (September 19 to October 21, 2026; none of them the 1-port), 5 describe a timer that stopped working within weeks or months and 1 an intermittent solenoid, of 382 written critical reviews; the histogram puts 14% of 2,073 ratings at one star (2026-10-23) · critical reviews read 2026-10-23
“The bluetooth connection to my phone is SHORT range. I basically have to stand NEAR the devices. Which....kind of defeats the purpose of having an app controlled device.”— Artem S, Amazon · Verified owner
FAQ
Who is the Orbit B-hyve XD 1-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer (24511) for?
You will pair it over Bluetooth from a few steps away, buy Orbit's separate hub for anything smarter, and keep a spare timer for the day the Bluetooth link gives out
What do owners say about the Orbit B-hyve XD 1-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer (24511)?
4.0★ across 2,073 owner ratings (Amazon, read 2026-10-23 · listing-wide base). What owners complain about: A smart link that quits, and a valve that slams. The newest critical reviews on the pooled listing say "Bluetooth fails completely" within six months, "ALL 3 stopped working after under 3 months", "Worked great for about a month. Then it quit", that the solenoid "will not open" intermittently, and that it "does not stay connected to the Internet"; one (not a verified purchase) blames a "hammering effect". On the 1-port's own reviews, one owner says the valves "hang open, or they partly close causing a water hammer oscillation".
Who sells the Orbit B-hyve XD 1-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer (24511) on Amazon, and can it be returned?
Sold and shipped by Amazon, when we read the listing on 2026-10-23. Sellers and return terms can change, so check both on the listing before you buy.
What is the warranty on the Orbit B-hyve XD 1-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer (24511)?
2 years when bought from an authorized dealer (Orbit)
Does the Orbit B-hyve XD 1-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer (24511) warranty still apply if I buy it on Amazon?
Yes as far as the document goes: Orbit's warranty carries no authorized-dealer, unauthorized-reseller or marketplace condition — we checked the full text on 2026-10-23. That is unusual in outdoor gear, where the multi-year term is often attached to the dealer channel rather than the product.
Record
- — Added as the SKIP: 4.0 across 2,073 ratings pooled with the 2- and 4-port, 19% at one or two stars; newest critical reviews = timers dead within months, Bluetooth failure, valve hang-open / water hammer.
Warranty — and what changes if you buy it on Amazon
2 years when bought from an authorized dealer (Orbit) · you are buying this on Amazon
No condition on where you buy. Orbit’s warranty document carries no authorized-dealer, unauthorized-reseller or marketplace clause — we checked the full text on . That is unusual in outdoor gear and it is in this product’s favour.
Read it yourself: Orbit warranty document · we read it . Terms change without announcement, so treat this as a dated snapshot. How warranty works by buy path →
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked 2026-10-23)
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Data last verified: 2026-10-23. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.