Why is the Rachio so popular? I bought a 12 zone Orbit Hyve for less than $100 that has been working great for 3 years now and it comes in an outdoor housing. It also has a screen and the ability to control it locally if you don't want to use the app. I literally haven't messed with it since setting it up except when searching for leaks in my drip system. 10/10 recommend.
Amazon has is for $95 right now.... it's also Made in the USA (Disclaimer: When a manufacture uses Made in THE USA versus Made in USA then it most likely contains foreign parts)
Why is the Rachio so popular? I bought a 12 zone Orbit Hyve for less than $100 that has been working great for 3 years now and it comes in an outdoor housing. It also has a screen and the ability to control it locally if you don't want to use the app. I literally haven't messed with it since setting it up except when searching for leaks in my drip system. 10/10 recommend.
Amazon has is for $95 right now.... it's also Made in the USA (Disclaimer: When a manufacture uses Made in THE USA versus Made in USA then it most likely contains foreign parts)
Average consumers prefer a nicer UI and better looking product over functionality
The Orbit UI is pretty nice though. They have done a lot of improvements to it since I have owned it. The Rachio outdoor box is another $30 ... A plastic box is a plastic box. Orbit also makes indoor units that looks similar to the Rachio. They're like a third of the price compared to Rachio.
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Amazon has is for $95 right now.... it's also Made in the USA (Disclaimer: When a manufacture uses Made in THE USA versus Made in USA then it most likely contains foreign parts)
https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-5795...01D15HOT
Amazon has is for $95 right now.... it's also Made in the USA (Disclaimer: When a manufacture uses Made in THE USA versus Made in USA then it most likely contains foreign parts)
https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-5795...01D15HOT
Average consumers prefer a nicer UI and better looking product over functionality
The Orbit UI is pretty nice though. They have done a lot of improvements to it since I have owned it. The Rachio outdoor box is another $30 ... A plastic box is a plastic box. Orbit also makes indoor units that looks similar to the Rachio. They're like a third of the price compared to Rachio.
https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-B-hy...B07DJ628XH