B-hyve XR Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Timer 8 Station 57985

Set it once and stop thinking about your sprinklers. The B-hyve XR reads hyperlocal weather and decides when — and how long — each zone actually needs water, so you're not running the system through a rainstorm.

Controls 8 zones. This is the 8-station model (Orbit #57985), for 24 VAC sprinkler and drip systems. It is not expandable — if you need more than 8 zones, Orbit makes a separate 16-station version (#57995).

What it does

• Weather-based watering — hyperlocal forecast data sets run times automatically, zone by zone
• EPA WaterSense labeled — qualifies for rebates in many cities and water districts
• Built for outdoors — rated for indoor or outdoor mounting, exposed to the elements
• Three full-color displays plus a watering light ring, so you can read status by zone at a glance
• Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Bluetooth — connects reliably even when the router is across the yard
• Four program slots (A–D), each with multiple start times for cycle-and-soak watering
• Manual mode — run one zone, selected zones, a program, or everything
• Rain and freeze delay — skip watering without reprogramming
• Data log — tracks usage by day, month, and year, with year-over-year comparison
• Digital lock-out to prevent tampering, and a lights-off stealth mode if it's mounted where it can be seen
• Powers a pump start relay and one valve solenoid at the same time
• Works with Google Assistant and Alexa; free B-hyve app on iOS and Android

Compatible with 24 VAC valves from Orbit, Hydro-Rain, and other major brands.