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 ...

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 ...

This beefy indoor/outdoor sprinkler controller offers plenty of bells and whistles, including a built-in LED screen that provides live status updates. Three years after its first steps into smart ...

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In order to maintain a lush, healthy lawn, you’re going to need to keep your grass properly watered with a dedicated lawn sprinkler, as well as a timer to control its operation. These handy sprinkler ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you first install the Orbit B-Hyve, you might not think it's that different from an ordinary sprinkler controller. The large central dial, the four large buttons and the clunky LCD display all ...

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, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Megan Wollerton If you’ve ever found yourself dashing through a rainstorm to ...

The Orbit B-Hyve 57950 is part of the Sprinkler Timers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, In-Ground Sprinkler Controllers models like the B-Hyve 57950 are rated on multiple criteria, ...