The device seems to work well enough but like others have stated the app is terrible. Before buying I read the reviews and thought how bad can it be? Well it's pretty bad, after finally understanding it all the app has the feel of being outsourced to the lowest bidder to a company that has NO idea what a watering system is supposed to do. In my opinion they should trash the app and start over.
Some might feel one star is harsh but with a device like this when everything is being controlled by the app the app is a MAJOR part of the system. I bought the B-hyves to have more control over the timers I already have.
Orbit,
Why do you have to pick a zone when each timer IS it's own zone, confusing and pointless.
Why do you have to select the time duration by selecting a zone that doesn't apply to this watering system.
Why do you have no indication at the top on the home page that is where you select between the timers, only adds to the confusion.
Why can't you add as many start times for each program? I have to keep adding programs to add timers, there is no point to this. In my area I want to be able to water as many times a day as I want for as long as I want. THAT'S WHY I BOUGHT THE SYSTEM! There shouldn't be any restrictions in an app for goodness sake.
Why isn't there a simple manual control to just start watering, sometimes you just need to water a little extra. All of your other timers can do this simple function easily. But with this system I have go through some convoluted menu system and force it to turn on by testing it, or change the program then change it back. OK, I see you can water by pressing the icon at the bottom, randomly stabbing at the app seems to be the best way to understand it.
This app could be SO MUCH more than what it is. The device itself is nothing more than a valve with a bluetooth send/receive, a great deal of what we are paying for is the app to CONTROL the device.
A simple timer can do what this does a lot easier at half the cost, till the app is improved I'm not seeing any advantage of this system.
UPDATE:One of the timers started to malfunction, the valve opened up and would not shut off. Tried everything through the app, turning it on then off but it wouldn't shut off. The app for it's part seem to be working fine, it would try to shut the timer off and you can hear the "click" but it still stayed on. When I got the timer I could tell it was previously owned I think someone returned it and Amazon put it back on the shelf.
| Manufacturer | ORBIT IRRIGATION |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 21005 |
| Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.9 x 6.44 x 8.7 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 21005 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Gray |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Hose Length | 300 Feet |
| Included Components | BHyve Smart Fauc Timer |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
