![]() During setup, these screens will display different information. ![]() The lower right screen will display the next sprinkler start time, and the left screen will display the next sprinkler start date. In the normal operating mode with power on and the sprinklers not running, the upper right screen will display the current weather and the time (swapping between the two every four seconds). The front of the controller contains three small hexagon-shaped LED display screens that provide information, depending upon the mode of operation. The unit contains an easily removable cover to access the wiring connection ports. The unit is rated for indoor or outdoor installation with an IP65 rating which means it is completely dust-tight and rated for “low-pressure jets” of water directed from any angle (i.e. The B-HYVE XR that I received is for eight zones and is contained in a fairly ruggedly constructed plastic housing. Android – Android version 5.0 and higher. The controller is primarily operated from the app on your phone or other device, so it gives you control of your sprinkler system from anywhere.Īnd iPod Touch running iOS 13 and higher. This controller is designed to operate an in-ground irrigation system with up to 8 or 16 zones (depending on the model), and also includes water-use monitoring, water conservation features, and WeatherSense programming. The B-HYVE XR is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled sprinkler controller/timer that provides “smart” functionality through multiple programs to allow you to control when your sprinklers run and for how long. When the Orbit B-HYVE XR came up for review, I was eager to try it out so that I could have more flexibility in how I controlled the watering cycles, plus the ability to control it from my phone instead of having to go out into the garage. It works well but has only one program, and it doesn’t have any remote control capability. Our existing Rain Bird sprinkler controller is the one that was installed when the house was built. Also, the HOAs here require your lawn to look somewhat presentable, so we don’t really have a choice. The summer heat and sun are brutal and it takes a LOT of effort to have a nice looking lawn. REVIEW – Sprinkler systems are a must for your lawn when you live in a hot dry climate like it is here in Texas.
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