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Walmart has Orbit B-hyve 8-Zone Indoor Mounted Smart WiFi Sprinkler Controller on sale for $56.95. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Wi-Fi Capable: Fully functional with Android, iOS or web app
  • Live Weather Feeds: WeatherSense technology provides smart watering based on site conditions such as slope, soil type, sun/shade, and historical ET
  • Manual Override: When you need access to your water, but don't want to cancel or change your watering programs
  • Built-in fault detection and surge protection
  • Supports master valve and pump relay setups
  • Environment Friendly: EPA WaterSense and SWAT Certified
     
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This is an awesome sprinkler controller I've never seen it this low of a price. You can also go to Lowe's and they will price match Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-B-hy...B07DJ628XH > In Stock May 30

Orbit B-hyve Smart 8-Station Wi-Fi Sprinkler System Controller
Simple, sleek, and smart, the Orbit B-hyve Smart Wi-Fi Indoor-Mount Sprinkler Timer allows users to control their watering with their Android or iOS app from anywhere in the world. A perfect timer for new installations or for replacement applications, the Orbit B-hyve Smart Wi-Fi Indoor Sprinkler Timer is available in 4- and 8-station models to cover most residential sprinkler systems. It also can be set up to adjust watering based on local weather to avoid water waste and deliver the right amount of water to your plants.
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Have one of these after having a $200 system that start charging a monthly fee. This serves the purpose and works well for $50. No reason to buy any of those $200 systems.
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avn128
05-09-2021 at 10:40 PM.
05-09-2021 at 10:40 PM.
How much better or worse is this compared to the Wyze offering?
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05-09-2021 at 10:52 PM.
05-09-2021 at 10:52 PM.
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Smart sprinkler could be the stupid one very soon. When the company shut down their server or hostage your device for ransom, all buyers get screwed
I don't disagree with the sentiment. However, Orbit Irrigation is a pretty major brand in sprinklers so it seems less likely they'll just vanish in a couple of years. It's not like some Chinesium outfit that just started up. They've been around since 86.

At this price I'm not concerned at all. In for one. Thanks to OP.
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05-09-2021 at 11:12 PM.
05-09-2021 at 11:12 PM.
Quote from cgigate :
Smart sprinkler could be the stupid one very soon. When the company shut down their server or hostage your device for ransom, all buyers get screwed

Well see, thats a general blanket misconception about all IOT devices. There are applications out there that let you control the devices outside of server service. Such as through home assistant. So even if the server goes down, you can still use home assistant with the local API.
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05-10-2021 at 02:45 AM.
05-10-2021 at 02:45 AM.
Quote from tampa8 :
I guess there can always be an exception but had not heard of needing anything but yourself to just install the smart controller from a non smart one to get the rebate which is exactly what I did with an earlier model and my Dad did in another State. What you described is when a whole system is put in to get a rebate. Just like other things someone comes out to inspect it and make sure it works like it should, and you get the paperwork signed to get the rebate.

They have been in business for at least 10 years.. I have to laugh when people say if a company drops support etc... Of course that is true but then you are not going to buy a lot things that depend on company support.
Further mine does not totally depend on the app, that is only for remote changes. I can do anything from the box I can do with the app just not remotely.

From my local utilities website...pro installation rebate even if only device needs installing..

"The reimbursable labor costs include all labor associated with the proper installation of the smart controller "
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djc998
05-10-2021 at 03:37 AM.
05-10-2021 at 03:37 AM.
Quote from speed_demon :
I bought the 12-zone version with the screen and outdoor rated enclosure for $89.99. If anything goes wrong with the app or the company stops supporting it, you're sunk. It also give me the option of moving the controller out of the garage and hang on the exterior wall right next to the sprinkler boxes in case I have any wiring troubles.

Also, Walmart has it at the same price in case you want to increase your return window to 90-days.

Actually, this system can run manually. So you have no risk of company going out of business. Also, Orbit has been around for decades. I really doubt they will be going out of business unlike some of the start ups on the market like sky drop who I paid $200 for a controller only to have two years later them asking to charge $2 a month for weather info to control sprinkler.
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05-10-2021 at 03:38 AM.
05-10-2021 at 03:38 AM.
Quote from Souka :
How does the Rachio measure rainfall?

The bhyve does have an optional water measure thingy so it won't water if enough rain comes down, despite the weather predictions.

I got the 12zone bhyve couple? years ago.. only had 5 zones at the time. Been happy with it.

Have added 6 zones to my drip irrigation to each of my 6 garden beds. Love it.
Originally just did one zone for all beds, then got some cheap solenoids and bingo, all beds have individual drip irrigation.

B-hyve even has a wind delay and also freeze delay if needed. They just pull local weather info.
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05-10-2021 at 03:49 AM.
05-10-2021 at 03:49 AM.
Quote from avn128 :
How much better or worse is this compared to the Wyze offering?
i just installed the wyze, it requires subscription, so if the orbit doesnt , i would go with that. its too late for me.

i would probably go with the orbit based on branding alone
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05-10-2021 at 04:08 AM.
05-10-2021 at 04:08 AM.
The 4 zone is $51.99 at Best Buy but shipping is 2-3 weeks if you're not in a rush or pickup if they have it locally to you. If that's all you need it'll save you a few bucks.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/orbi...=212&loc=1
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05-10-2021 at 04:10 AM.
05-10-2021 at 04:10 AM.
Quote from djc998 :
Actually, this system can run manually. So you have no risk of company going out of business. Also, Orbit has been around for decades. I really doubt they will be going out of business unlike some of the start ups on the market like sky drop who I paid $200 for a controller only to have two years later them asking to charge $2 a month for weather info to control sprinkler.
How exactly can you run it manually with no interface? I'm more worried about the product no longer being supported than the company going out of business. Why not pay $32 more for a screen, 4 more zones, and the ability to mount outdoors? I just think you get a lot more for your money in the screened 12-zone.
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05-10-2021 at 04:13 AM.
05-10-2021 at 04:13 AM.
When my old dumb Rainbird timer died last year, I replaced it with one of these. Setup was a breeze, and it works great. The only minor issue I ran into was the location of my sprinkler wiring is pretty far from my wifi router. I had to try a few times to get it connected, but I haven't had any problem since.
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05-10-2021 at 07:08 AM.
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Does this work through the app when your away from the home Wi-Fi net work?
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05-10-2021 at 07:24 AM.
05-10-2021 at 07:24 AM.
Quote from sheung :
The 4 zone is $51.99 at Best Buy but shipping is 2-3 weeks if you're not in a rush or pickup if they have it locally to you. If that's all you need it'll save you a few bucks.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/orbi...=212&loc=1
Thanks for the tip. It's also available for $51.49 at Amazon and Walmart with faster shipping.
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05-10-2021 at 07:40 AM.
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Newbie question... I have tried a few sprinkler timers to water stuff around the yard, but they almost always never worked right. Most were craftsman based.

So, what other parts do I need to buy if I am interested in automated like 6 hoses around the yard? I guess this is for those that have a real irrigation system vs. a bunch of hoses.

I see they sell this https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-B-hy...R8DJ&psc=1

But, it's about the same as this unit and it seems like it includes an app and a method of monitoring?

I just planned a bunch of trees in the front and back and looking for a way to water them 1-2x a day without worrying about forgetting.

Appreciated it!
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Quote from miotch :
I don't disagree with the sentiment. However, Orbit Irrigation is a pretty major brand in sprinklers so it seems less likely they'll just vanish in a couple of years. It's not like some Chinesium outfit that just started up. They've been around since 86.

At this price I'm not concerned at all. In for one. Thanks to OP.
Agree... Orbit is an irrigation company, and been around for decades with a lot of commerical use. My HD is about 80% Orbit on their irrigation isle, and been that way for as long as I remember.

I have one of these, it just works. I had one of the Skydrops also (Which went under) they were a bunch of investors, not a huge company that has a lot of income from their other business. Also, the b-hyve is a much better unit overall. I could never understand the Skydrop watering in the rain, etc... I thought that was why it was supposed to be "smart". The B-Hyve has cut water usage (over the Skydrop) and my lawn is greener than ever (weird, eh?).

So, I'm one who got burned by Skydrop, but I have no problem goin to orbit.. Orbit is the "big boy" and not some gadget maker... one of the "big 3" (Orbit, RainBird, and Toro) in the industry.
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05-10-2021 at 08:32 AM.
05-10-2021 at 08:32 AM.
Quote from duijver :
Newbie question... I have tried a few sprinkler timers to water stuff around the yard, but they almost always never worked right. Most were craftsman based.

So, what other parts do I need to buy if I am interested in automated like 6 hoses around the yard? I guess this is for those that have a real irrigation system vs. a bunch of hoses.

I see they sell this https://www.amazon.com/Orbit-B-hy...R8DJ&psc=1

But, it's about the same as this unit and it seems like it includes an app and a method of monitoring?

I just planned a bunch of trees in the front and back and looking for a way to water them 1-2x a day without worrying about forgetting.

Appreciated it!

The one in this deal is not for hose application as it powers on/off a selinoid valve for in ground or for drip irrigation. The amazon link you attached would work depending on what your trying to achieve may require additional moduals or you can branch off one or more.
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