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).

Reviews Orbit B-hyve Wifi Sprinkler Timer review: Two ways to control your watering system With onboard manual controls, B-hyve adds flexibility, but at the expense of simplicity. By Christopher Null ...

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 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 ...