If you're a fan of manual controls or you want to save money, Orbit's B-Hyve might be the better option for you than the Rachio at about twice the price (more on pricing later).

The Orbit B-Hyve 12-Station Smart WiFi Sprinkler Timer is a reasonably priced sprinkler controller you can program and control using your smartphone. It supports Alexa voice commands and creates ...

Orbit says its B-hyve XR is powered by a 900MHz radio that can extend the controller’s reach to every corner of the yard, with its low-frequency signal capable of penetrating physical barriers ...

You can also use Orbit's indoor or 2nd generation outdoor sprinkler timer as a hub for a Faucet Timer. If you just buy the $40 Faucet Timer on its own, you'll need to be within Bluetooth range to ...

Orbit Irrigation Products announced today it has gone “smart” with a Wi-Fi Sprinkler Timer, the “b-hyve.” The b-hyve is designed to save water, while ...

CR’s take: The Orbit B-Hyve 57950 looks like a traditional sprinkler controller but is plenty smart. It earns a top rating in our tests for convenience because of its easy-to-use controls and ...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at CES 2018, Orbit announced that its B-hyve line of smart irrigation products is adding support for Apple HomeKit. Compatible with all future B-hyve ...