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Rachio 3 8-Zone versus B-hyve XR 8-Station
Two eight-zone controllers with different approaches to mounting and on-device operation.
| Product | Zones | Location | Controls | Weather logic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachio 3 8-Zone | 8 | Indoor; outdoor enclosure required | App-first; Quick Run and schedules | Rain Skip, Seasonal Shift and Flex schedules |
| B-hyve XR 8-Station | 8 | Indoor or outdoor enclosure | On-device display, manual mode and app | Hyperlocal weather-based scheduling |
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