I’ve finally configured my garden and landscaping on drip irrigation, but I’m using some dumb valves hooked up to my house hose spigot.

I would absolutely love a smart valve that I can have better control of the schedule, or respond to sensors.

After some looking around, it seems like “Rachio” is the only integration I can find for something like this. It’s a bit pricy ($99 per valve), and it looks like it needs a wifi hub to work. Has anyone used this integration successfully?

Is there any other options? There seem to be lots of “Bluetooth” controllers available in the big box stores, but I’m guessing they will need an app or something?

  • Psiczar@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Orbit BHyve is a range of smart retic products that can be controlled by HA. I use their retic controller.

    • CLoroxEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Second B-Hyve. I have had several in service for 2-3 years and they work great (outdoor reliability, battery life). I have them linked up on HA / HACS, but the standalone app for B-Hyve is already pretty full featured and I prefer it for scheduling.

      They do really slam the hose valve open though…consider a hammer arrest or (or just put them on a length of leader hose to absorb the recoil).