You are my go-to smart-home expert. We bought a home in December, and with your help, I have upgraded the Smoke Detectors, Door Locks, Thermostat, and Doorbell. I keep watching your videos about security cameras over and over again... trying to make a decision. Today is the first day of Spring. I will need to figure out the sprinkler system pretty soon. When I went to check out the control panel, the door fell off, the knob and inner panel fell off, and the insides are full of 25 years of dust and grime (similar to my Smoke Detector experience). Your unboxing, installation, and setup videos give me the information I need to make a purchase decision and the confidence to complete the installation. Many other channels have endless chatter than contributes nothing valuable. Thank you. You do excellent work that makes a direct and positive impact on my family.
@nyto8a4 жыл бұрын
Best simple, effective video I have ever seen. Thank you!!
@LifeHackster4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it.
@tonyhwang38883 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpful video. My old Rain Bird controller quit after almost 20 years use. Decided to install this one as a replacement.
@ruthwengert-vs9ceАй бұрын
Wonderful video I loved it. Explanations were clear you showed how everything works and I think I want to buy a beehive. Thank you so much great information.
@TRu44-5603 жыл бұрын
I totally laughed when you took the picture seeing that all the wires are all the same color 😂😂😂😂😂 Good review BTW.
@EATSLEEPJD5 жыл бұрын
Sold. Thanks for the review.
@LifeHackster5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@alecasagni4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you very much for helping me with your nice video ! May ask you one question please: I need to switch on a pump that increases the water pressure each time any of the zone,, could you please tell me how to do this when using the Ofbit 94546 timer. ? Thank you
@johnc36015 жыл бұрын
You're a fantastic presenter ✔️
@LifeHackster5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it.
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
You did the install so quick I could not see what you were doing! Is there just a tab you need to lift or do you have to get a screwdriver Thanks.
@Smash_Moore Жыл бұрын
great video . im sold on it
@antmon1234 жыл бұрын
nice review - did you have any issues connecting to wifi? seeing alot of Amazon reviews of problems with wifi never connecting or constantly disconnecting - thanks
@LifeHackster4 жыл бұрын
No issues on mine.
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
So after you select the Orbit network and set up, then do you need to go back and reset to ISP network? Do you ever need to go back to Orbit network? Thanks.
@catirerubio5 жыл бұрын
Well done, clear instructions. Thanks.
@LifeHackster5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
So you click on Orbit, it says connected, then you have to go back again and select your wi-fi network BEFORE you set it up? Thanks.
@-mejor-que-nostradamus-61522 жыл бұрын
Hi, Where Is Gonna Be Connected The Sprinkler Pump ??? After I removed Intermatic Timer What I need to do ??? Thank a You.
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
Type of soil? What is proper selection for average neighborhood yard? Thanks.
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
What do you mean go through zones 4 times? Is it going to sprinkle EACH zone four times?! If you water each zone four times, can you set that manually as well? Thanks.
@michaelthomas87342 жыл бұрын
If the WiFi signal is lost while away from home can it be reestablished remotely through the app? Or do you have to manually hit the reset button then reconnect WiFi?
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
It says to begin pairing process, tap Open Settings. I did not see you do that. Where and how do you tap open settings? Open settings is for Orbit not your ISP. Thanks.
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
Can you set up both manually and smart and toggle between the two if desired? Thanks.
@KefirTView4 жыл бұрын
If I have these units installed at 3 separate properties of mine and each unit is connected to a WiFi connection, can I control each unit separately via the app, if say I'm in Antarctica with cell phone data service?
@LifeHackster4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can.
@symbian15305 жыл бұрын
Hi, Since you have installed this smart sprinkler system, are you happy with it or you would change to another brand?
@LifeHackster5 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty happy with it. I had no major issues with it.
@symbian15305 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster Thank you LifeHackster!
@firstdown804 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I am about to switch out my old timer for this. The specs indicate Google Assistant support, have you added this to Google Assistant?
@IrvingMagik5 жыл бұрын
Good review. Thank you!!
@LifeHackster5 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
Damn, looks heavy. I was contemplating using adhesive squares, but this looks too bulky. Not eve sure I can use existing screw(s) when remove old timer. Would the high quality adhesive hooks you can use for paintings be sufficient? I do like the manual control option since so many people report wi-fi problems. With Rachio about all you do manually is turn off and on --- no scheduling.
@heathermurphy17193 жыл бұрын
Love this video
@watchluver5 жыл бұрын
I see you have been using this for a couple of years now, how has the smart watering working out? any tips or advice that may help us out? I just got mine up and running and i'm confused on the moisture setting? What is the target moisture range the software is looking for? I purchased a moisture sensor but it doesn't readout in percentage just scale from 1 to 10 so it really doesn't correlate with the software.
@LifeHackster5 жыл бұрын
I’m not using the smart watering. I still do the scheduling.
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster So you don't soak each zone 5 times? Or do you do that manually? Thanks.
@p.j.93395 жыл бұрын
Very informative and well done.
@LifeHackster5 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@tch1724 Жыл бұрын
My only problem here is the power cable is way shorter than I need...
@moya70894 жыл бұрын
Hello! because my watch doesn't water automatically. only manual?
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
Is it limited to 2.4? Thanks.
@PacoOtis4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video as it is well done. However, pitiful software with this device! There is NO product support and their "contact us" is a pathetic joke. We are sorry we purchased this device. Best of luck!
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
Why is contact us pathetic? No phone number or just poor CSR's? Thanks.
@jalmerc242 жыл бұрын
I purchased it and it was working fine. I canceled my internet package and I received a new router that’s when this system stopped working. I contacted the company and they said I needed to upgrade my router to the one I had at first. It started working properly til a few days after. I contacted them again and they said I needed to reboot the system, I did and it still didn’t work. So I purchased orbit’s basic sprinkler timer and I’m happy with it.
@868_av8r3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone tested the pump start function? I need the pump only for a few zones.
@tpt2134 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@maniekw114 жыл бұрын
Can I control multiple timers with one application?
@maryellenbosche99014 жыл бұрын
thank you!!
@romarro46163 жыл бұрын
How come you are only allowed to water on Monday and Friday?? Is that an HOA thing ??
@liv2fish213 жыл бұрын
City thing
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
You have no wires connected to 24 volt section.
@arviplano4 жыл бұрын
Cannot see the Orbit Network on my Pixel 3A and in the Orbit I can only see the Bluetooth signal when I try to pair and I don't see any Wifi signal
@jaswindernijjar38012 жыл бұрын
I am having same issue, did you fixed the issue or still there
@scotttaurean40325 жыл бұрын
this item keeps disconnecting from wi-fi despite 5 bar wifi, second unit to do do, each time it requires a hard reset and re-setup again...painful
@LifeHackster5 жыл бұрын
I’m actually been noticing this lately..I have to check and see what is causing it..
@scotttaurean40325 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster yes its very annoying, set up a separate access point solely for it, with 5 bar service, perhaps dodgy firmware
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
I see this so often, appears risky to have unit that is just Wi-Fi like Rachio?
@dbhlandscaping-premiumdesi84083 жыл бұрын
@@jeffzest8393 not sure but its been returned now and swapped for a more reliable brand unit, there is an issue with the app software that they just keep failing to update, three units later and lots of dead plants....was not worth the hassle
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
@@dbhlandscaping-premiumdesi8408 What did you get instead? Rachio looks good, but do not know if want to rely on wifi only. What do you think? Thanks!
@jackrhoades40494 жыл бұрын
how do you wire the pump to the timer
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by that?
@mcardenas237 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to turn off the power!
@LifeHackster7 жыл бұрын
Yup, I did. Just wasn't able to film it. Thanks for the heads up. :)
@jeffzest83933 жыл бұрын
You mean unplug from wall? I did not see him plug in or set wires for new unit.