#SPRINKLER SMART TIMER INSTALL#
#SPRINKLER SMART TIMER ANDROID#

You'll pull up explanations of each feature to determine the best selection for your system.Īnswering these questions will help set the Smart Watering feature, which is how the system can help save money by reading environmental factors and then creating customized water schedules for each of your zones. Orbit will assist you with each question if you click on the '?' at the bottom of the screen. It's complicated and will be hard to review for a consumer. Therefore, we recommend that only trained irrigation professionals edit this section.

Advanced Details: This section shows the metrics used to water this zone and is based on data provided, and can be edited.

Catch cups: It gives the most accurate measurement of the sprinkler systems output.

Sprinkler count: How many sprinkler heads does this zone have?.

Slope: What is the average grade of this zone?.

Exposure: How much sunlight does this zone get per day?.

Sprinkler type: Select three types of nozzles to choose for the zone.

Plant type: What type of landscaping is in this zone?.

Soil type: What type of soil is in this zone?.

Through a sliding scale, you can also select a watering budget ranging from 0-200 percent.Īs part of the setup process, you need to let the timer know specific information about the area it will be watering on your property, which Orbit walks you through: You can also keep track of your watering history in the app and set up four different schedules, which can involve all or specific zones, the number of days to water, and the start and end times. The B-hyve app sets up all your zones, schedules, notifications, and more, including alerts when watering is finished, rain and wind delays, freeze warnings, and device mode changes. Home screen in Orbit B-hyve app GearBrain Based on our experience and where the timer is mounted, you will use the app most of the time to control your B-hyve.

#SPRINKLER SMART TIMER ANDROID#

You control the timer either manually using the LED full-color display on the unit or through the B-hyve iOS and Android app. We think rain sensors are a good addition as they help your system run more effectively and efficiently. (See our review here.) It is also compatible with both water pumps and rain/freeze sensors. Its design is sleek and much more modern compared to the previous B-hyve Sprinkler controller, which we tested a year ago. The timer works with an inground sprinkler system with eight or 16 stations.

You place the timer inside or outside your home near a power outlet as it needs to be plugged in - but there is a weatherproof case for outdoor mounting. The device works on a Wi-Fi connection, 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band connections, and Bluetooth.

Orbit's B-hyve XR Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Timer is a smart sprinkler controller that helps provide the right amount of water to your lawn, plants, shrubs or any other vegetation in your yard based on weather conditions. What is Orbit's B-hyve XR smart indoor outdoor sprinkler timer? We recently installed the system, and here's our take on how well it worked to tackle these challenges. Orbit has a fairly new device designed to address these two issues called B-hyve XR Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Timer.

#SPRINKLER SMART TIMER INSTALL#

With smart sprinkler controllers, some of the biggest challenges are setting up the device and also finding a Wi-Fi connection strong enough outside where you plan to install a smart sprinkler timer or controller.

Sprinkler smart timer