At CES, Orbit announced two new products and an integration with Apple HomeKit, with the B-hyve hose Faucet Timer offered as a simple way to add timing functionality to an existing sprinkler system, ...

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Rachio is one of the leading brands when it comes to smart home gadgets for your lawn. Specifically, the company is responsible for a handful of popular smart sprinklers and timers — including the ...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 maintaining a ...

This rugged smart sprinkler isn’t as easy to use as Rachio, but it does allow for app-free control. If you’re looking for a relatively traditional sprinkler system with smart features—or vice ...

Orbit’s B-hyve Smart Hose Watering Timer is an ideal solution for drip and other hose-based irrigation systems. Living in California means being conscious of the amount of water my household consumes, ...

Smart plugs and outlet timers can both run devices on a schedule, but one becomes much more useful once your needs get a ...