Orbit Irrigation makes one of our favorite smart sprinkler timers, and the company is adding to its lineup with the announcement of the B-hyve XR. Announced Sunday at CES in Las Vegas, the new device ...

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 ...

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 ...

Assuming you have an in-ground sprinkler system at your house, you have lots of options if you want to smarten up your watering schedule. If you don't have an existing system and you rely on a basic ...

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, ...

Smart sprinklers can save water, but only when they change your watering schedule based on real weather and what is happening in your yard. Controllers like the Rachio 3 and Orbit B-hyve XR can skip ...

For many smart home devices, deciding whether or not you need them is a matter of preference. I understand if you'd rather get up and flip off a light switch instead of pulling out your phone and ...

Perfecting your lawn is easier said than done, especially in parts of the country facing severe drought and accompanying water use restrictions. Smart sprinkler controllers help solve those issues.

Animals snack on your garden for two reasons: they are hungry, and they have deemed your yard as being safe. While there’s not too much you can (or should) do to make sure wild animals have enough to ...