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Orbit B-hyve XR
A capable, lower-cost alternative to Rachio.
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Orbit B-hyve XR at a glance
What we like
- Weather-aware watering and app control at a lower price
- Outdoor-friendly design on the XR model
- Works with common smart-home assistants
Trade-offs
- App is less polished than Rachio's
- Fewer premium features
- Best for
- Budget buyers who want smart scheduling.
- Skip it if
- You want the most polished app and the premium features of Rachio.
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Where it appears in our guides
Best on a budget
Rachio vs. Orbit B-hyve
A capable, lower-cost alternative with weather-aware watering, app control and an outdoor-friendly design on the XR model. It works with common smart-home assistants. The trade-offs are an app that is less polished than Rachio's and fewer premium features.
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Best budget
Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers
A capable, lower-cost alternative with weather-aware watering, app control and an outdoor-friendly design on the XR model. The app is less polished than Rachio's and there are fewer premium features.
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