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Rain Bird
Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer
$169Cheaper
Released 2019
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Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer vs Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
Orbit
Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone)
$169.99
Released 2021
Which is better: the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer or Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer is the cheaper at $169.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer | Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169 | $169.99 |
| Brand | Rain Bird | Orbit |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Zones | 8 | 8 |
| Hub required | No | No |
| Weather intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor outdoor rating | indoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant) | indoor/outdoor (weatherproof enclosure) |
| Works with alexa google | Yes | Yes |
| Works with homekit | No | No |
| Epa watersense | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Expandable zones | No | Yes |
Sources — Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer: store.rainbird.com (verified 2026-06-20). Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone): orbitonline.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer and Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Indoor outdoor rating: Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer indoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant) vs Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) indoor/outdoor (weatherproof enclosure)
- Expandable zones: Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer false vs Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) true