- 5 stars: 43 (88%)
- 4 stars: 4 (8%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)
The product is well known for its easy to use programmable interface, its reliability and the ease of setting it up and using it. I've been using them for at least 15 years and probably more now. This one was a replacement for an out of warranty system (barely it seems to me, but I'm not entirely sure). I just gave up the ghost. One day I went to reprogram it for the fall months and with about 10 minutes of talking with customer support we determined that the entire box needed replacement. They sold me a new one, with a generous 20% discount at within 4 days I had it. Within 2 hours, I had it re-installed and programmed and its back to working brilliantly. I would have hoped that after the years of work the system would just keep working (after all, there's NO moving parts) but it just rolled over and died. These things happen and considering what it does for me with a modicum of price and labor, we're back in business. There's no estimating how much time the system saves me when I am and am not at home, it keeps the garden looking fine and healthy.
The agent wet above and beyond to solve the problem.
I give it 3 stars, the reason being this is the third unit at this location. the first two the 110v board failed. The second one was less than a year so they replaced it no cost, so give another 1/2 star. I have one at another location that I've had for several years with no issues. So the newer ones don't seem to be as reliable. Otherwise a good unit.
Thank you for sharing your review and experience with our Smart Timer failing and needing replacement. We're glad to know how our Customer Care team was able to assist with your warranty, and ask that you reach back out to us with any questions and concerns that you may still have or if any further help may be needed in the future. Have a great rest of your day.
After a few years my B-Hyve controller died. I contacted Orbit and they sent me a new one, no problem. It was nice to have a company solidly stand behind their product for once. Thank you, Orbit, and my yard thanks you too!!
The he worst customer support I’ve probably ever experienced and with a professional installer and fully working internet can’t get it to go online and sends you to Bluetooth even when you hit WiFi.
Plans are to send back and find a system for 7 zones that works. Save your money and look into anything but Orbits
We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback for your support experience with one of our Smart Timers. We are always making room for improvement and will be taking a further look into your conversations. Please do reach back out to us with any other concerns that you may have or if any further assistance may be needed in the future. Have a great rest of your day.
This is a very nice and easy to use Irrigation System controller. Being Wi-Fi access makes it so that I can control my water even when I’m away from home.I highly recommend it.
I love everything about it. Easy to transfer data if it needs to be replaced. THE ONLY BAD for me is, I use to be able to manually water by selecting stations out of order. Now they will not water in order of how they’re selected but in numbered order no matter how you select.
Nice product
Great customer service replacing a defective unit.
Great device! Works just as expected. App could be prettier and more organized
The controller works great. I am still figuring out the app.
The B-hyve is the biggest time saver I've found for maintaining and adjusting my sprinkler system.
Easy to install and program.
I have enjoyed having my orbit 12 station controller and found it easy to use once I got it set up. I did have a hard time texting the help desk when I would have rather talked to a person on the phone. Lightening took out my last controller but Orbit was great to replace it with a new one.
We had a lightning strike that took out the 24v transformer in our 12 station controller. The controller was replaced under warranty. I was able to salvage the undamaged program panel from the damaged control so recovery was quick and easy, no rewiring at all! The only indication of the damage was a "No AC" code. The hardest part was calling tech service for troubleshooting advice. Apparently this is a fairly unusual problem.
The internet control is an amazing feature.
Individual zone control and programming could use some simplification and user interface can be friendlier. The phone app still mimics the old style program time, start time, etc. individual setting. The control menus can be organized better for easier operation.
The control box panel itself has no improvement over the old style individualized functional display that is difficult to understand. It will be great if the control panel display can follow the functionalities of the phone app.
Gives a 92 year ability to control the system from the living room
It's a great unit easy to operate!
Great product
Great irrigation timer and controller. Easy to install and operate
Outstanding system. Connected in no time.
Works great
Great controller, can run manual, automatic or in smart mode
The controller does a great job. Settings are easy.
Rarely loses connection and works seamlessly w the app! And, Orbit stands behind their products 100%!
Love the smart features. It's nice when it cancels due to rain.
The customer service representative was very professional, and I received the replacement in a reasonable time.
Easy installation and setup.
Thanks for your assistance though out the process.