Cloud/Internet required?

[crpeck]

Is access to the Cloud, aka BeeHive servers, required for this to work, or, are commands sent locally? I need a new timer & this looks perfect. I especially like the ability to base waterings on the weather.

[sebr]

Yes, all interaction with the devices is done via BHyve's servers. Unfortunately there is no option for local control.

[crpeck]

Thanks for the reply, that is unfortunate, but, understandable.

[GrahamCobb]

I'm on the same search! If you find one which works without the cloud maybe @sebr wouldn't mind if you mentioned it here?

[pcsmith811]

Yes, all interaction with the devices is done via BHyve's servers. Unfortunately there is no option for local control.

Is this statement still true with HA's addition of a bluetooth integration?

[sebr]

It may be possible to reverse engineer the Bluetooth communication, however this is not on my personal todo list. If someone wishes to investigate or even submit a PR I would be very happy to consider for inclusion.

[vahaldor]

I just came back from holidays and my garden is almost dead. BHyves stopped opening on 1st September and I it looks it is related to the update fixing a bug on this date. Was this caused by the b-hyve cloud? If so, you may consider developing only the BT link to let us open the valve if the cloud has some issues. I am using the common B-Hyve hose tap and control only its opening.