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Smart Irrigation ControllersOUR TAKE
Orbit B-hyve XR 57985 eight-zone controller
An eight-zone B-hyve XR irrigation controller intended for indoor or outdoor installation.
The XR is worth a look when the timer needs to live outside and you still want schedules on your phone. Map the eight zones by what they water, then check the network at the actual installation spot. A controller change is also a good time to walk the yard and find broken heads.
- Good for
- Smart scheduling for a compatible eight-zone system with an outdoor timer location.
- Look elsewhere if
- A simple single-hose setup is better served by a hose faucet timer.
- The tradeoff
- Installation and network setup take more work than turning a mechanical dial.
At a glance
- Watering method
- Sprinkler
- Irrigation stations
- 8 stations
Why it earns a look
- Smart scheduling for a compatible eight-zone system with an outdoor timer location.
Where it asks for a compromise
- Installation and network setup take more work than turning a mechanical dial.
Full specifications, manuals & sources
Model details
- Full model name
- Orbit B-hyve XR 8-Zone Indoor/Outdoor Smart Sprinkler Timer - 57985 | WiFi-Enabled Indoor/Outdoor Irrigation Controller, App Control, Weatherproof Multi Zone with Custom Programs
- Amazon ASIN
- B08J2BJSCB
- Watering method
- Sprinkler
- Irrigation stations
- 8 stations
- Brand
- Orbit
Manuals & product information
Photo sources
Product information checked 2026-10-30. Our assessment uses the linked specifications and manuals; it does not represent a hands-on test. Editorial standards & corrections.