The wife and I invested in our first home a year and a few months ago. I'd decided from the get go that I wanted a smart home. We got a mega deal because we bought what is essentially a "cookie-cutter" home, ie: the builders plans and we pick a model - we couldn't make any changes. This was fine for us because why spend thousands on "upgraded" appliances and features when you can't even pick the ones you want? Better to start off cheap and then pay for what we want. That's a lot of preface for a sprinkler, but I'm going somewhere with this.
When you buy cheap and then pay for what you want, to me it ends up working out better. We made a big decision in buying our home and it's a place and home we plan to spend our lives in as long as no acts of God get in the way of that. So far I've been dutifully making my home smart. Starting with all light switches changed to occupancy/vacancy and or wifi/dimmer switches, all bulbs are now LED with some being Wifi/Dimmer capable, some smart cameras around the place, etc. When you're "smartifying" your home you can either do it all at once if you have that kind of money, do it cheapest to most expensive stuff or do it most expensive to cheapest. We're not rich, we're comfortable so I've taken the middle route, cheapest parts and ending with the more expensive stuff like appliances.
Where we live, our city has pretty strict rules regarding sprinkler systems - 2 days weekly for/between 4 hrs. Personally I don't know why. It rains during most of the year and whenever there's a drought there's a huge river and canals always filled to the brim but hey, they've gotta know something I don't, I've only been here for 2+ years. That being said, we had a basic sprinkler system, of course because when you buy a "cookie-cutter" home, almost everything you get as a part of the home is basic. As I said, that was fine for us. I'd put the controller as one of the later things to upgrade for the main reason that sprinklers are generally a set it and forget it thing. However ours was being slightly problematic. While it has a battery backup to keep settings, for some reason the time would be "off" due to power outages and of course, I'd have to head to change them whenever DST switched. Recently, we got our 2nd warning that the sprinkler was on when it wasn't supposed to be. This was due to a power outage that put our times off by about 10m. So they literally caught our system within that 10m "offf" window. I started getting serious into looking for smart or at the very least wifi enabled sprinkler controllers. .
Enter the Orbit. I'm so happy with the system that I'm here only a day later writing its praises. I took some time deciding on systems because initially they're pretty expensive when you look up "smart" controllers. Most of the devices I found were in the hundreds and just not worth it for me, many are 6 or 8 zone and I only needed 3. I was in shock when I was able to pick up the Orbit for what I got it for. Not only was it less than 1/2 the price of other smart controllers, it was also cheaper than the most basic smart controllers, so I was prepared to make some compromises as one should when devices are on the cheaper end of the spectrum vs. others in their category. I can gladly say, no concessions or compromises made. This thing does everything and more.
For one, with this controller you get a dual system. Many smart sprinkler controllers if you notice, have no head/base where they can be programmed. It must be done over/using the smartphone or a website. Not so with this system - you get a head unit that looks and behaves the same as a non wifi system where you can do everything you need to in terms of programming the system. This was a big deal for me because going back to what I said earlier, I'm a fan of value and I tend to look at things long term. How many cloud based companies have we seen shut down or change hands? If a product with a headless unit (ie: can't program from the base) has a cloud unit that shuts down, your sprinkler system is essentially useless for the most part because you no longer have a place to log into, to be able to access your system. The same could happen if the tech is bought out. If another company buys Rachio, just as an example and this company isn't interested in sprinkler systems, eventually that unit can no longer function because said company would have no need to keep the cloud going. There are 2 big differences with Orbit for me. The first is that the brand has been around for some time. I don't know irrigation products and I know 2 brand names, Hunter and Orbit so this was a good thing. For me this meant that it was highly unlikely for any of the shut down or sell out scenarios. I figured the worse case would be they sold to another irrigation company anyway. Secondly, the device is controlled both ways and independently. You can use it from the head unit solely, you can use it from the app or you can use it both ways. Finally, just like the other cloud/wifi sprinkler systems, it has a "smart" system that watches the weather for when it rains etc. and can smartly utilize your irrigation system. My system only has 3 zones because again, the builder created it all in a cheaper way. The pressure is really great in my home and the garden is no less. The entirely front left and side of my home is a zone running about ~6 sprinklers, the same for the right and then the back yard is a zone. So I have lots of sprinklers but only 3 zones and they run really well. My unit is installed on the outside of my home and many wifi sprinkler systems have to be installed inside or put into a special weather box externally. This unit comes fit for external use, so that saved me spending extra for either hiring someone to put it inside my garage or buy a box to put it into outside.
In the end, I have to say that I'm fairly happy. It took me about 30m to physically install the controller and another 10m to program it using the app. The 1st floor of my home is concrete so I was a bit worried about wifi strength through the wall but it gets 4 solid bars. Setup in the app is easy. You create an account and add the device - once it's powered on and detectable, the app will immediately tell you that the device has been located, where you can then connect to it. Once connected, that's it, you're good to go. I simply took a picture of where my cables were on my Hunter unit and moved them directly over. I did have to drill an extra hole because the same of the unit is different than the Hunter. Once I did what I had to, it just worked. I tested it by doing a 1m manual start of each zone to see exactly where and what my zones were and then I set my schedule so it will never water on non-water days for me but is completely free to water (or not) on my 2 set days with my 4 hour window. The app is super easy to use and easily understandable, really well made. As I mentioned, you can turn smart watering on, where it'll detect when it rains and can put off watering for a day or more. You can also program using restrictions like mine, only on certain days or odd/even days or have an interval. I won't go into details but I doubt anyone will find it lacking what they'd need. I really like it and am very happy with the system so far.
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Smart Watering With Advanced Algorithms
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Adjusts to Local WeatherSmart watering sets automatic delays for rain, wind and freezing temperatures, even when running a traditional program, saving you water and money. B-hyve can automatically check your local weather conditions many times each day, recalculate the soil moisture level in each zone, and then make smart choices about when and how long to water. |
Rebate EligibleB-hyve complies with EPA WaterSense weather-based irrigation controller protocols, which qualifies it for a rebate from water agencies and cities in many locales. See the B-hyve rebate center for eligibility. To locate the B-hyve rebate center, simply search in your browser for "B-hyve rebate center" and enter your zip code. |
WeatherSense TechnologyYour B-hyve looks ahead at the weather forecast, shuts off water during rain, then recalculates your watering schedule. In the event of rain, high wind, or freeze, B-hyve automatically delays watering until normal conditions return and then recalculates the appropriate watering schedule, helping you take advantage of beneficial rainfall and saving water. |
Custom Schedules and ZonesTake pictures and name each of your zones on the B-hyve app. Allows for up to four custom watering schedules tailored to diverse types of zones in the landscape. Includes multiple start times which allows creation of cycle and soak windows to encourage water infiltration into your soil. Manual run feature on app and at device allows you to run one zone, select zones or programs, or all zones for a specified length of time, which is very convenient for zone testing or supplemental watering even when you might not have your smartphone handy. |
Welcome To The Smart Yard
The B-hyve Smart EPA WaterSense Labeled Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller provides smart control over your sprinkler and drip systems with up to 12 zones. It is part of the B-hyve Smart water management device ecosystem which includes smart landscape controllers, hose faucet timers, flow meters, leak detectors and mainline shutoffs.
Smart not only means that you can control B-hyve from your smartphone, B-hyve WeatherSense technology makes it weather smart. When connected to Wi-Fi, B-hyve automatically checks your local weather conditions many times each day, recalculates the soil moisture level in each zone, and then makes smart choices about when and how long to water. In the event of rain, high wind, or freeze, B-hyve will delay watering until normal conditions return and then will calculate the appropriate watering schedule, helping take advantage of beneficial rainfall and saving water.
It is also rebate eligible. See the B-hyve rebate center for eligibility.
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Outdoor Weather-Proof Locking CabinetB-hyve comes equipped with a weather-proof locking door and two keys, allowing you to mount your timer indoors or outdoors for no additional cost. The display is mounted on a swing panel which allows you to easily access wiring. |
Control From Anywhere: Wi-Fi EnabledWith the B-hyve app you can control your sprinklers from anywhere in the world from your smart device. Giving you peace of mind that your landscape will be taken care of no matter where you are. Monitor your watering history data logs by day, month, year, and check year-over-year comparisons on the B-hyve app. You can also control the timer when you are at home via Bluetooth, regardless of whether you have Wi-Fi at the location or a Wi-Fi router near the timer. |
LCD Display and Control ButtonsIf needed, you can fully control your B-hyve timer with it's physical buttons and LCD display. Easily set manual watering's, or even create full watering programs at the timer itself. |
Easy InstallationB-hyve is engineered for easy installation in an indoor or outdoor location. Installation is as simple as mounting the timer on the wall, putting the common wire (typically white wire) in the C terminal and the individual zone wires in each of the numbered station terminals, plugging in the power cord, and setting the schedules. The recommended standard sprinkler wire for this timer is 18-guage thickness with 5 or 7 strands/wires. |
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| Display | LCD | LCD | Fixed Segment | Fixed Segment | Active Matrix | Active Matrix |
| Valve Compatibility | 24 VAC | 24 VAC | 24 VAC | 24 VAC | 24 VAC | 24 VAC |
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Orbit is a top provider of residential watering solutions in North America and globally. Our innovations, including PVC-Lock, Blu-Lock, Drip-Lock, and B-hyve smart controllers, have set new standards for irrigation efficiency and sustainability. With over 50 years of industry leadership, we offer a complete range of products for outdoor watering needs.
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We’ve owned this product since 2016 and it’s NEVER had an issue! It always reconnects after power outages (we live in FL so we even have extended power outages after hurricanes and it’s never had a problem), the app is very intuitive and very easy to use… I've turned cycles off in the middle (due to needing to let dogs out unexpectedly during the scheduled sprinkler run time 😉) and it always picks up where it left off. The notifications are useful and not too intrusive (and easy to configure if you don’t want any!).I don’t do a ton of reviews (mostly because I forget LOL) but I just saw a commercial for B Hyve on TV and thought about how impressed I am with ours and how long it’s been running without issue and it prompted me to leave this review. This was one of our first house automation additions and I truly appreciate how easy it’s been to access everything from my phone (especially in the middle of the night with a potty training puppy! 😂) and how effective it is at measuring whether we need to water or not. I truly do recommend this great product for anyone looking to easily automate their sprinkler system!
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