CATEGORY : Smart Sprinklers

Rachio 16ZULW B VS. Orbit 57950

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Rachio 16ZULW B

Reasons to buy Rachio 16ZULW B:

  • button icon Remotely care about your lawn
  • button icon Reduces on your water bill
  • button icon It automatically adjusts your irrigation schedule based weather
  • button icon Very easy to install
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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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COMPARISON – Rachio 16ZULW B VS. Orbit 57950

PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

You can set your own schedules and then the Rachio will automatically water your lawn with exactly what it needs to thrive. On top of that, this device uses comprehensive weather data to automatically adjust your irrigation schedule basing on the latest local forecasts.

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.

SAVES WATER

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

Saves up-to 50% of your water while keeping your garden healthy. In fact, its EPA WaterSense certified for its capability of minimizing usage.

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.

WEATHER AWARENESS

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

This unit is equipped with Weather Intelligence Technology that uses comprehensive weather data to automatically adjust your irrigation schedule basing on the latest local forecasts.

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.

WATER RESTRICTION

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

It uses an Exclusive Weather Intelligence Technology to skip irrigation when rain and other bad weather conditions are detected.

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.

ALERTS YOU WHEN WATER SYSTEM GETS A PROBLEM

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

It uses a Rachio-App to provide you with instant-alerts on your smart-device if any section of the water-system gets a problem. In fact, this unit will help save water and protect your plants by sending instant leak notifications.

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.

STRONG WI-FI RECEPTION

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

Features a strong Wi-Fi reception that supports dedicated 2.4GHz and dual-band networks.

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.

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

It has 16 customizable-zones that you can remotely control using the Rachio-App. Additionally, each zone can be assigned a name and you can also adjust how many minutes each zone should be irrigated.

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.

COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN AND SOIL SENSORS

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

This device is fully-compatible with rain and soil sensors so as to maximize on your watering schedule.

Yes

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

SUPPORTS 2.4-GHZ WI-FI

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

This unit can support dedicated 2.4GHz and dual-band networks so as to facilitate for convenient and effective wireless communication.

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.

USABILITY

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

This device works with top smart-home platforms including Amazon-Alexa and Google-Home in-order to facilitate for easy remote-control while at home.

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.

REMOTE ACCESS

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

Yes, you can download the Rachio app to remotely control this device with Smartphone, tablet or laptop. In fact, this will allow you to take care of your lawn remotely form anywhere using any smart-device.

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.

EASY INSTALLATION

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

This unit can be installed and setup in under 30-minutes without needing any special tools or expertise

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.

AFFORDABLE

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

It is somehow affordable compared to other advanced smart-sprinklers on the market with similar features

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.

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

You will be able to monitor and manage your sprinkler-activity from any Android-device, iOS-device or laptop using the Rachio-App.

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.

CREATE WATERING SCHEDULE

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

Set your own schedules in-order to facilitate for accurate irrigation of different zones. However, this device will help to automatically adjust your schedule basing on changing weather conditions in-order to reduce on water-wastage.

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.

ZONE

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

Features 16-zones that are customizable to help optimize watering for your specific yard-sections. Additionally, you can set and control zones remotely using the Rachio-App installed on your smart-device or you can run zones manually from the controller itself.

Yes

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

SAFETY

DURABILITY AND SECURITY

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

It’s made of high-quality materials and it even comes with an outdoor enclosure that helps to protect it from different weather-conditions.On the other side of security - the unit encrypts information is wirelessly exchanged.

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.

DESIGN

VOLTAGE

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

This is a low-voltage device that features a power-input of 120V-AC/60Hz and power-output of 24V-AC.

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.

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER

Rachio 16ZULW B
Orbit 57950
Yes

This unit is EPA WaterSense certified for its maximum reduction on water-bills by up to 50% while keeping your garden healthy.

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.

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