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title: Connecting to existing controller
description: "# Homeowners: Congratulations! You have just moved into a new home and it has a connected controller already installed. To enable Wi-Fi, please download the fee B-hyve app to your device. [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/b-hyve/id1066451939) [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orbit.orbitsmarthome&hl=en_US&gl=US) Once the app is installed on your…"
url: "https://husqvarna-water.com/knowledgebase/connecting-to-existing-controller/"
updated: "2024-07-02"
category: "B-hyve pro"
tags:
  - Bhyve
  - Connection
  - Controller
  - HRC400
  - Installation
---

# Connecting to existing controller

# Homeowners:

Congratulations! You have just moved into a new home and it has a connected controller already installed. To enable Wi-Fi, please download the fee B-hyve app to your device.

[iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/b-hyve/id1066451939)

[Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orbit.orbitsmarthome&hl=en_US&gl=US)

Once the app is installed on your device, create an account and select add device

### If the device has not been connected to or the prior homeowner deauthorized the controller.

- Choose "This is a new device"
- Follow the prompts in the app to set up the controller
  - You may need to factory reset the controller to place it back in pairing mode.

### If the installer did not leave a code, or the prior homeowner did not deauthorize the controller.

- Contact B-hyve support at 1-800-488-6156 option 1 then option 3.
  - Have your MAC Address ready. it is behind the LCD screen or inside the wiring cover

### If the installer left you a code

- Choose "I have a code"
- Type the code into your app.
  - Each code can only be used once!

Once you have connected to the controller follow the in-app instructions to connect the controller to your Wi-Fi network.

# Contractors

1. Open your B-hyve Pro app
2. Log in, if needed
3. Go to My B-hyve
4. Tap on Devices
5. Tap on the plus icon "+"

### Connect Device

- Select the device you are connecting to.
- It can take between 2 and 5 minutes for the app to find the device
- Select the device
  - The last 6 characters of the MAC Address are shown in the app if you need/want to verify that you are connecting to the correct controller.
- Follow the instructions in the app

### Get Access

- Ask the homeowner to generate a code they can share with you. They can follow steps 3-5 and tap on "Generate Access Code" in the request access screen.
- Type the code they provide into your app
- You now have access to the controller.