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Testseek.co.uk have collected 6 expert reviews of the Orbit B-hyve 21004 Smart Hose Faucet Timer and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Orbit B-hyve 21004 Smart Hose Faucet Timer.
 
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The editors liked

  • The Orbit B-hyve Faucet Timer is easy to install and easy to use. It works with Amazon's Alexa and monitors the local weather to help you set a watering schedule. Most importantly
  • It makes smart watering more accessible than its competition by working wi

The editors didn't like

  • The B-hyve app doesn't offer enough customization for the different plants you might be watering with your garden hose
  • Limiting how smart it can be. It also doesn't offer any middle ground between smart and manual scheduling

 

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  Published: 2018-03-23, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk

  • The Orbit B-hyve Faucet Timer is easy to install and easy to use. It works with Amazon's Alexa and monitors the local weather to help you set a watering schedule. Most importantly, it makes smart watering more accessible than its competition by working wi
  • The B-hyve app doesn't offer enough customization for the different plants you might be watering with your garden hose, limiting how smart it can be. It also doesn't offer any middle ground between smart and manual scheduling
  • The B-hyve Faucet Timer is competent enough to make up for its flaws, given that it's one of your only options for adding smarts to an ordinary garden hose...

 
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  Published: 2020-05-07, Author: Michael , review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Very easy to program, Precision irrigation based on your specific landscaping and current environmental conditions, You can open the valve and have it automatically shut off based on elapsed time or gallons of water
  • Hose timers consume batteries quickly, The app provides the only means of manually opening the valve, More expensive than timers that don't connect to your home network
  • You can also operate the system manually, which is mostly useful when you have a conventional sprinkler at the end of a hose that you move from one location to the next. This helps eliminate water waste because you can program the device to open the valve...

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  Published: 2019-02-19, Author: Christopher , review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • Abstract:  Watering the lawn and garden is a thankless chore, and it tends to be especially wasteful if done with a hose in one hand and a beer in the other. Irrigation systems have made home watering simpler and more efficient, and while the bulk of any sprinkler s...

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  Published: 2018-12-04, Author: Conner , review by: gadgetreview.com

  • Easy to install and use, Works with Amazon Alexa, Basic hose and faucet setup
  • App lacks customization options for plant types, Needs more settings, The Orbit B-hyve has a sleek design and weatherproof housing, so it's built to last. B-hyve lets you control any standard hose faucet right from your smartphone. It's easy to set up and

 
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  Published: 2018-07-14, Author: Bob , review by: the-gadgeteer.com

  • Simple installation and setup, Well-executed app usability, Robust functionality that you can manage to your desired level of complexity, Ability to handle expanded/upgraded watering solutions, Well-built hardware looks like it will stand up to multiple y
  • None to be found so far
  • I really like the B-Hyve Hose Faucet Timer so far. The hardware looks to be very solid after 6 weeks of operation, and setup is a snap. The management app is excellent and has the ability to accommodate both simple task-oriented users and power users who...

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  Published: 2018-03-24, review by: cnet.com.au

  • The Orbit B-hyve Faucet Timer is easy to install and easy to use. It works with Amazon's Alexa and monitors the local weather to help you set a watering schedule. Most importantly, it makes smart watering more accessible than its competition by working wi
  • The B-hyve app doesn't offer enough customization for the different plants you might be watering with your garden hose, limiting how smart it can be. It also doesn't offer any middle ground between smart and manual scheduling
  • The B-hyve Faucet Timer is competent enough to make up for its flaws, given that it's one of your only options for adding smarts to an ordinary garden hose...

 
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