CATEGORY : Smart Sprinklers

Orbit 57950 VS. Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler

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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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Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler

Reasons to buy Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler :

  • button icon Alexa and Google Home Enabled
  • button icon It takes the guesswork out of watering
  • button icon Saves you both time and money
  • button icon Uses 40% Less Water Than The Leading Competitors
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COMPARISON – Orbit 57950 VS. Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler

PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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 automatically waters your yard by simply customizing the watering-schedule basing on the current local weather in-order to make sure your lawn and garden get the right amount of water they need. Additionally, you can set customized watering schedules manually or remotely on your smart-device and then this device will automatically irrigate your yard.

SAVES WATER

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Can save 20% more water than other average products on the market. In fact, this unit is EPA WATERSENSE CERTIFIED which implies that it will save you up to 20% on your water bills and even earn you significant rebates through your local water district. Lastly, Skydrop used 40% less water than leading competitors during the SWAT Certification Testing.

WEATHER AWARENESS

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Uses advanced hyper-local weather data from local weather stations to determine how much water your yard and landscape needs.

WATER RESTRICTION

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Uses hyper-local weather data and advanced algorithms to restrict water-usage in certain weather-conditions. In fact, this device can measure humidity, temperature, wind, solar-radiation, slope and soil condition in-order to determine the right watering-schedule for your yard while eliminating water-wastage.

ALERTS YOU WHEN WATER SYSTEM GETS A PROBLEM

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Uses hyper-local weather data and advanced algorithms to restrict water-usage in certain weather-conditions. In fact, this device can measure humidity, temperature, wind, solar-radiation, slope and soil condition in-order to determine the right watering-schedule for your yard while eliminating water-wastage.

STRONG WI-FI RECEPTION

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Has a strong Wi-Fi reception that can support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks in-order to facilitate for effective wireless communication other smart-devices.

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

It is equipped with 8 customizable-zones that can be monitored by the Skydrop Halo Controller or remotely on your Smartphone with a Skydrop-App. Additionally, each zone can be assigned a name and given a custom watering-schedule in-order to provide your entire lawn with the right amounts of water.

COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN AND SOIL SENSORS

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Can support both rain and soil sensors although it doesn’t come with them. However, you can buy these sensors separately in-order to enhance on the performance of this smart-device.

SUPPORTS 2.4-GHZ WI-FI

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Can support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks in-order to provide you with strong wireless connection when communicating remotely with this device.

USABILITY

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

It is Alexa-Enabled whereby it can be easily connected to any Alexa-device for remote voice-control. For example, you can just ask Alexa to turn on Skydrop and your lawn will be watered without you ever having to leave the couch.

REMOTE ACCESS

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Wi-Fi enabled device that can wirelessly connect to your smart-device for remote access and control anywhere. However, you will need to install the Skydrop-App on your smart-device in-order to access this watering-system remotely

EASY INSTALLATION

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Quick and painless installation whereby it can even connect to your existing sprinkler system wiring. Additionally, this device is very easy to setup with a few taps directly or on your Smartphone with the help of Wi-Fi-connected-intelligence technology.

AFFORDABLE

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

It is more affordable advanced, smart-sprinkler you will ever get on the market today. In fact, it’s far cheaper than its advanced competitors but its actual-price will also depend on the store where you purchase it from

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

Use the Skydrop-App to monitor and manage water-usage from anywhere using your computer, Smartphone or tablet connected to a Wi-Fi network. In fact, you easily keep track of all your zones’ watering-schedules and make adjustments with just a few taps on your Smartphone or tablet

CREATE WATERING SCHEDULE

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

This device will allow you to create custom watering-schedules for each zone using your smart-device or manually using Skydrops’ advanced Halo Controller and LCD-Display.

ZONE

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Yes

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

Yes

Features 8-Zones that can be expanded up to 13-zones. In fact, you can easily keep track of your all your zones’ watering schedules and even adjust them with just a few taps on your Smartphone or tablet

SAFETY

DURABILITY AND SECURITY

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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 made of highly durable materials and it even features an optional solid-metal-enclosure that allows for installation of this unit outside while protecting it from harsh conditions. Additionally, this device is also secure because it requires 6-digit security-code and it even encrypts data during communication.

DESIGN

VOLTAGE

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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 an auto-voltage rate that lies between 100-240volts. This implies that it can be used anywhere around the world because it’s very compatible.

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER

Orbit 57950
Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
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

It's EPA WaterSense certified to save up-to 50% on your water bills. In fact, it will save you 20% more water than other average products. Likewise, this device was tested during SWAT Certification Tests and it used 40% less water than the leading competitor.

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