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 ...

Orbit at CES 2018 this week announced that it is adding HomeKit compatibility to its new B-hyve smart hose faucet timer and a new version of its B-hyve smart sprinkler timer that will be released ...

Our homes are getting smarter and smarter these days, with all sorts of new ways to measure, analyze and optimize our experience, consumption and cost-efficiency. Whether you’re the type of person who ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Orbit’s B-hyve Smart Hose Watering Timer is an ideal solution for drip and other hose-based irrigation systems. Living in California means being conscious of the amount of water my household consumes, ...

Outdoor watering can be a messy but necessary task for both amateur and professional gardening aficionados. Do you give your plants too much water? Too little? When do you find time to take care of ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The timer has a run time from anywhere between one to 240 minutes (four hours) and ...

I used to dread futzing with my sprinkler system. The onboard controls were clunky, and it required regular tweaking to keep up with the seasons — or external accessories like rain sensors to avoid ...

LOS ANGELES and SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Platinum Equity announced today the acquisition of Pro-Mark, the parent company of Orbit Irrigation and Hydro-Rain, from affiliates of ...

As spring gets into swing, we welcome the return of warm weather, verdant lawns and blooming flowers—but sometimes Mother Nature needs some help and not every homeowner has a green thumb. Thankfully, ...