CATEGORY : Smart Sprinklers

Orbit 57950 VS. Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

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Orbit 57950

Reasons to buy Orbit 57950:

  • button icon Compatible with Alexa
  • button icon Very easy to install and use
  • button icon Has a Weather Resistant Case
  • button icon Provides watering basing on site conditions
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Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

Reasons to buy Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller :

  • button icon Weather aware
  • button icon Compatible with Alexa
  • button icon Remotely controlled with a mobile app
  • button icon Saves you water using advanced weather forecasting technology
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COMPARISON – Orbit 57950 VS. Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

It is fully automatic whereby it uses Weather Sense technology to automatically adjust watering-schedule so as to deliver the right amount of water to your plants. Additionally, this technology provides watering basing on site conditions such as slope, soil type, sun/shade, history and live-weather-feeds.

Yes

It is fully automatic whereby it can dynamically create and adjust watering schedules optimized for your plants or lawn. In fact, with this device there isn't any usage of confusing buttons and programming because it continuously adapts to local weather and season changes in-order to automatically optimize watering schedules.

SAVES WATER

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Comes with B-hyve timer that will help to save up to 50% more water compared to traditional controllers. Additionally, this device has been approved and certified to save you a lot of money on water-bills.

Yes

It will save your water up-to 50% because it uses advanced water saving technologies coupled with preventing runoffs by breaking long watering cycles into smaller ones. Additionally, it uses advanced watering algorithms to determine whether to water the garden or not when evaporation is minimal and it even automatically complies with your local water conservation regulations

WEATHER AWARENESS

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Uses WeatherSense Technology to connect to local weather data systems in-order to give your landscape the exact amount of water it needs. Additionally, this device can recalculate your watering schedule in-order to provide your plants with necessary amounts of water and at the right time.

Yes

This device can access and stream accurate local weather alerts and historical climate data in-order to minimize water consumption.

WATER RESTRICTION

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Comes with a Wi-Fi sprinkler timer that helps to restrict water-usage and even allows you to control water-flow from anywhere using a Smartphone with a B-hyve App.

Yes

It is equipped with a water-restriction feature that alerts and auto complies with watering rules in your local area. Likewise, you can even set the water-restrictions to determine how different zones should be watered using the Netro-App installed on your Smartphone.

ALERTS YOU WHEN WATER SYSTEM GETS A PROBLEM

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

This device will send you an instant-alert on your smart-device with a B-hyve app in-case any section of the water-system get a problem.

Yes

This unit will remotely send you an alert on your Smartphone with using Netro-app so as to let you know that there is a problem with the water-system.

STRONG WI-FI RECEPTION

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Features a strong Wi-Fi reception that is compatible with only 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi connections so as to help you manage your watering from anywhere in the world using an Android or iOS smart device. Additionally, this device can also be wirelessly connected to different smart-home-systems.

Yes

This device can easily connect to your home Wi-Fi network stably using an enhanced 2.4G-antenna. In fact, with its strong Wi-Fi reception you will be to exchange information easily and conveniently without experiencing any network-problems.

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Features fully-customizable zones whereby you can give them individual-names and watering-time so as to keep different sections of your yard looking healthy.

Yes

Features 6-zones that are expandable up to 12-zones. In fact, these zones are customizable whereby they can be assigned names and tailored to a particular watering schedule basing on the weather conditions.

COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN AND SOIL SENSORS

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Supports most rain, soil and freeze sensors so as to provide the right amount of water to your plants in different weather-conditions.

Yes

It comes with a Netro-Whisperer sensor that can detect rain, sunlight, temperature and soil moisture-levels in-order to determine the best irrigation method for your yard.

SUPPORTS 2.4-GHZ WI-FI

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Can support a 2.4Ghz wireless-connection in-order to help you manage it from anywhere using your Smartphone or with a smart-home-system while at home as long as its connected to a network.

Yes

It comes with an enhanced 2.4G-antenna that facilitates for easy and stable connection to your 2.4GHz home Wi-Fi network.

USABILITY

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Works with Amazon-Alexa for remote voice-control. However, you will need to read through the included quick guide to know how you can use your B-hyve with Alexa to control your watering with simple voice-phrases.

Yes

Works with Amazon-Alexa via Wi-Fi connectivity in-order to facilitate for voice-control thus making garden watering easier while at home. Additionally, this device also works with most smart home systems like; Google Home, etc.

REMOTE ACCESS

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Can be remotely accessed and controlled from anywhere in the world using your Android or iOS smart device or even from your computer with a B-hyve App. In fact, this device only requires a Wi-Fi connection to help you access remotely from anywhere.

Yes

Can be remotely accessed and controlled using your mobile-device after connecting it to a Wi-Fi (2.4G) network. In fact, you can monitor and control your sprinkler system from anywhere using the Netro-App installed on your iOS or Android device.

EASY INSTALLATION

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

It is very easy to install and setup because it utilizes a swing panel that facilitates for easy access to the angled wiring terminals which makes wiring simple and convenient in just minutes. Additionally, it also features a plug-and-go line cord that can be cut for hardwired applications.

Yes

Very easy to install and setup in just 15-minutes using basic tools and without requiring any professional-help. Additionally this device features an easy to install and access wiring-system for power and control signal.

AFFORDABLE

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

This is the best budget-friendly, advanced, smart sprinkler you will ever get on the market today. Although its actual-price may depend on the store where you’re purchasing it from, it’s still cheaper than most advanced smart-sprinklers.

Yes

Very affordable yet it’s equipped with some of the best features you will ever find on an advanced smart-sprinkler-system. Although this device is affordable, its price may differ depending on the store you’re purchasing it from

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

The B-hyve Wi-Fi timer will allow you to control and monitor water-usage from anywhere using your Smartphone. In fact, with device you can remotely monitor and control your sprinklers as if you were right next to the timer.

Yes

It can monitor water-usage and after creates accurate watering-schedules that promote deep root growth while reducing watering frequency and drawing more oxygen into the roots leading to a nice-looking lawn.

CREATE WATERING SCHEDULE

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

It will help you to create custom schedules for your landscape using the B-hyve App on your mobile-phone or manually using the large LCD-Screen with controls/buttons. On the other hand, this device can also use catch-cup-technology to produce professional scheduling results.

Yes

It can create a personalized watering schedule for your garden after learning from your interactions with the Netro-App. All in all, this device can dynamically create and adjust watering schedules optimized for your plants or lawn

ZONE

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Features 2-models with either 6 or 12 zones that are fully-customizable in-order to meet your yard watering needs.

Yes

This device features a 6-zone controller that is expandable up to 12-zones in-order to achieve a more customized watering routine.

SAFETY

DURABILITY AND SECURITY

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

It is very durable and even comes with a lockable, weather-resistant cabinet that allows it to be installed outdoors without risk of weather damage and theft. Likewise, this device offers an encrypted and secure wireless-connection that facilitates for a secure communication.

Yes

It is very durable because it’s made of high-quality materials and even features a master-valve that facilitates for easy wiring and stable power at all times. On the other hand, this device is offers secure Wi-Fi connection so that your data isn't shared along the way thus ensuring optimum security. However, this device is designed for indoor use only

DESIGN

VOLTAGE

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Uses only 110-Volts and its only compatible with North American electrical outlets and International versions are only available for markets outside North America. Additionally, this unit features a power-input of 120V AC/60Hz and a power-output of 24V AC.

Yes

Features a maximum-power voltage of 50-watts. Additionally, it features a master-valve that helps to balance the power-voltage and to control the signal..

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER

Orbit 57950
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Unit is certified for the rigorous WaterSense and SWAT testing protocols. This implies that it will help you save water and energy. Likewise, this device is also eligible for local rebates which will help you save more on water-bills.

Yes

Yes, this unit can conserve (save) water by breaking long watering cycles into smaller ones and then starts watering cycles when root-zone moisture drops below the set threshold.

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