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, ...

If you’re among the 75 percent of homeowners who water their lawn and garden with a garden hose or drip system, versus an in-ground sprinkler system, using a hose-based timer can help your garden ...

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Outdoor watering can be a messy but necessary task for both amateur and professional gardening aficionados. Do you give your plants too much water? Too little? When do you find time to take care of ...

When I moved into my new house a few years ago I bought a Blossom sprinkler controller because I travel quite a bit and needed a way to keep the lawn green without overwatering. Last year I tested 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 ...

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, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The timer has a run time from anywhere between one to 240 minutes (four hours) and ...

If you have an in-ground sprinkler system, there's a good chance it's being controlled by an Orbit Irrigation Products controller. Orbit has been in the business for more than forty years, though it's ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. If you have an in-ground sprinkler system, there's a good ...