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Orbit B hyve 8 Zone Smart Indoor Sprinkler Controller
Last Updated: April 2, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
451
Old Reviews
89
Unverified
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Usage
153easy to install, install, setup, easy to use, installation
+97%
-3%
" ... Very simple to install and to download the app. ... "
" ... I like being able to turn on the sprinklers from the middle of the yard and don't have to walk the arduous 15 feet back to the valve to manually turn in on/off. ... The app is fairly intuitive and adjusting/creating schedules is easy. ... I like it so much I saved the old timer so I can take this one with me when I sell the house. ... "
" ... This is the coolest and easiest system to install and replace your old controller! ... "
" ... Very simple to install and to work through the APP. ... Took less than 10 minutes to install. ... "
" ... Easy to configure only took a few minutes to setup. ... "
" ... Installation was quick and it low profile. ... "
" ... Installation was simple, the app was pretty easy to use. ... "
" ... It was so easy to set up, and has worked flawlessly from day one. ... "
Software
83interface, watering, firmware, easy to use, schedule
+72%
-28%
" ... The app is incredible and support is right there to help. ... "
" ... I love this controller and the app that coordinates local rainfall amounts with automatic calculations for what is needed to keep the proper amount of watering time necessary for healthy grass and flowerbeds. ... "
" ... I love the app interface. ... "
" ... The web interface is fantastic. ... "
" ... The app is pretty awesome, in my opinion. ... If you provide your address and zip code the app will pull the current weather forecast and adjust your watering schedule to postpone your watering if rain is in the future. ... "
" ... I was not sure I wanted to give up "local" access, but I am very happy I went with 100% control via my android tablet. ... "
" ... The app is fairly intuitive and adjusting/creating schedules is easy. ... "
" ... Super easy understand and seemless interface. ... "
Connectivity
70controller, connect, b hyve, bluetooth, router
+73%
-27%
" ... Like 5 bars on my phone and 2 on the b-hyve 8 zone device while unobstructed! ... "
" ... With the app (b-hyve) it was simple to connect via Bluetooth and WiFi! ... "
" ... Like the WiFi feature. ... "
" ... I love the feature that lets you activate / test any zone from my phone. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up, but it will not stay connected to my WiFi for more than an hour or so at a time. ... "
" ... Swap devices, screw in wires, pair with phone, done. ... "
" ... Controlling my system by phone. ... "
" ... Hide it away and never have to look at it again because now it's all on your phone. ... "
Reliability
30months, weeks, year, years ago, installed
+53%
-47%
" ... It's been 6 months and I've not had a problem. ... "
" ... I’ve had nothing but a good experience over the last month and would recommend this unit. ... "
" ... Working great you can creat your own program. ... "
" ... I had a blossom last year and had issues daily so this year I bought this orbit and love it. ... "
" ... Worked the minute I plugged it in. ... "
" ... I am in my 3rd month of using this and have no regrets. ... "
" ... I installed it myself with no problem and it has been working perfectly! ... "
" ... Worked ok with previous version. ... "
Body
21lawn, bill, watering, water my lawn, save
+81%
-19%
" ... This will save you a lot of money in water. ... "
" ... I had an older controller that I put a rain sensor on as why pay for water when it’s raining. ... In my case we’re in a drought so my watering of grass is something to water to just keep it alive. ... This seems to work great to save water. ... "
" ... My irrigation water bill is less than half and my lawn is doing great. ... "
" ... I absolutely love how it knows how much to water based on rainfall. ... "
" ... Not as fancy as the Rachio, but also much cheaper (in fact water rebate here in So Cal made it free!) ... "
" ... More options on how to water, than my old "standard" controller. ... "
" ... Smart water feature underwaters the lawn. ... I like the ability to water the lawn 3x on shorter intervals to minimize runoff. ... "
" ... It water my lawn at the specific time and tells me in advance if it raining. ... "
Price
17money, value, rachio, half, awesome
+94%
-6%
" ... Oh, and the price is awesome! ... "
" ... At less than half the price, this works perfect. ... "
" ... But overall this thing is awesome, especially for the price! ... "
" ... Good price too ... "
" ... Great sprinkler controller for the price. ... "
" ... Twice as good as Rachio and a quarter the price. ... "
" ... I gave this one additional star because of the price. ... "
" ... Saved lots of money. ... "
Features
17feature, smart, manually, smart watering feature, timer
+88%
-12%
" ... The smart watering features are cool, but I do a combination of smart and manually programmed because it's all drips, did I mention the desert? ... "
" ... Easy to install and smart features have quickly proven useful. ... "
" ... It’s got ease of use, features that make sense, and doesn’t require any sensors on the house to know if rain or other weather is coming in. ... "
" ... Device function properly and rest of the features are as per expectation. ... "
" ... I do know there are some additional settings that are needed when using the weather sense/smart watering feature but I don't use those. ... "
" ... This new timer is pretty awesome. ... "
" ... Beautiful product, cool features. ... "
" ... It has a pretty cool feature that allows you to name each of your zones and assign a snapshot to each zone. ... "
Network
13router, signal, network, wifi connection, connect
+38%
-62%
" ... I literally have to be in the same garage as the device in order for it to work with WiFi on my cell phone. ... "
" ... The wifi would also only work in a scheduled setting. ... "
" ... Support online for the product seems spotty. ... "
" ... Worked for 2 days, then disconnected from the wifi for whatever reason and it will not reconnect. ... "
" ... the wifi connection is restored only for a few minutes and then you have to do same thing. ... they try to convince you that the problem is your router, your firewall, your distances, etc . ... "
" ... Disconnects from network every three days ... "
" ... A little fussy about wifi connection, but OK. ... "
" ... The biggest problem is that if there is a loss of power or sometimes for no reason, it will lose wifi connection and it doesn't automatically restore it. ... "
Marketplace
10return, amazon, unit, sent, replacement
+20%
-80%
" ... Returned to Amazon. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I missed the return window. ... "
" ... Unit was scratched and obviously installed before, then returned. ... Returning to Amazon who always has my back as a consumer. ... "
" ... I am guessing this is a defective unit, because it should be working better than it is. ... "
" ... I sent it back for a 2nd unit. ... "
" ... This company and product sucks. ... "
" ... Someone else used and returned. ... We then returned as well. ... "
" ... It failed and they sent a replacement. ... "
Cable
10wire, wiring, tubing, soldered, shrink
+100%
" ... I wasn't sure which com port to use - I only had one com wire - but after reading the reviews, it appears that either should work. ... "
" ... I was able to easily connect the wires and power it up. ... "
" ... We just nee extra help connecting the wires. ... "
" ... Wiring was the exact same. ... "
" ... Me and my son actually connected it, it was very easy to wire and connect. ... "
" ... It does not require that you use other components from the same label--the output on the two wires to each valve is quite standard, and the app works on both android and apple, with alexis and google as well, but you don't need any of these to use the controller, so long as you have a way of accessing the internet. ... "
" ... I think the shrink tubing was helping to make the connection. ... Even with the wire problem I still recommend this Sprinkler Controller. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to wire. ... "
Performance
9times, delay, reset, reconnected, job
+67%
-33%
" ... I opened the app and it said it was on wind delay. ... "
" ... This feature includes Rain Delay. ... "
" ... It's been running flawlessly for weeks, and I love being able to reschedule or turn on/off while away from home. ... "
" ... Really - not much else to say - does a great job. ... "
" ... Both times it put itself on a 24hr delay, it was soooo great! ... "
" ... Having it notify you of potential need for rain delay is great. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
8return, unit, sent, replacement, back
+25%
-75%
" ... Returned to Amazon. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I missed the return window. ... "
" ... Unit was scratched and obviously installed before, then returned. ... Returning to Amazon who always has my back as a consumer. ... "
" ... I sent it back for a 2nd unit. ... "
" ... Someone else used and returned. ... We then returned as well. ... "
" ... It failed and they sent a replacement. ... "
Lagging
7times, delay, reset, reconnected
+57%
-43%
" ... I opened the app and it said it was on wind delay. ... "
" ... This feature includes Rain Delay. ... "
" ... Both times it put itself on a 24hr delay, it was soooo great! ... "
" ... Having it notify you of potential need for rain delay is great. ... "
Size
4small, hold, holes, compact
+50%
-50%
" ... very difficult, one wing nut on the gutter. ... "
" ... Very small, so it fit in an orbit outdoor housing - just had to drill a couple holes to mount it. ... "
Remote
4irrigation, control
+75%
-25%
" ... Having remote access and control or your irrigation system is a game changer. ... "
" ... Remote control proves very handy when troubleshooting irrigation circuits. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
4returned, return, product, know, exactly
+25%
-75%
" ... Returned to Amazon. ... "
" ... Returning to Amazon who always has my back as a consumer. ... "
" ... This company and product sucks. ... "
Cooling
4less, installed, 10, running, like
+100%
" ... Installed and activated in less than 10 minutes. ... "
" ... Got it up and running in like 30 mins. ... "
" ... It installed in less than 10 mins ... "
" ... Pretty cool product. ... "
Cleaning
4looks
+75%
-25%
" ... Looks simple and clean. ... "
" ... (Also easy to control a zone when checking on spray heads . ... "
" ... I love how compact, simple, and clean this unit is. ... "
Gaming
3love, controller
+100%
" ... Love this controller. ... "
" ... Love this controller. ... "
Cut
3lawn, grass
+100%
" ... I decided I’m going to cut the lawn in the morning so I cancelled the morning watering while I’m sitting at work. ... "
" ... So far, the grass, garden, and trees are in good shape and green. ... "
" ... about 20 minutes including cutting and striping the wiring to ideal length. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
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