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Our Top Choice
Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio is dedicated to providing lasting solutions that utilize modern technology and ensure ease in the creation of beautiful and well-managed landscapes.
Great savings on money and water. EPA WaterSense-certified. Comes in two style options. Weather adaptability. Compatible with several smart platforms.
You are required to have some level of technical expertise to install.
Indoor/outdoor
Android, iOS
Alexa, IFTTT, Nest, Google Asst.
8 zone or 16 zone
Under 30 minutes
Best Value
Blossom Smart Watering Controller
Blossom uses technology and innovation to craft products that simplify, create, and execute accurate watering schedules, leaving gardens looking beautiful and green all year.
Utilizes up-to-date satellite weather data for irrigation. Uses Xona technology to create watering schedules. Easy to set up. 7-zone support. Regulated with smartphone.
The app that controls it is sometimes slow.
Indoor
WiFi
Alexa
7 zone
15 minutes
RainMachine Wi-Fi Irrigation Controller
RainMachine is a family of smart Wi-Fi sprinkler controllers that give gardeners the ability to use the most advanced irrigation technology to create watering routines.
Comes with a beautiful 6.5-inch color display touchscreen. Wi-Fi connectivity features. EPA WaterSense-certified. Receives weather data. Easy to install.
Created for indoor use only, and overexposure to the sun could damage it.
Indoor
iOS, Android
Alexa, Nest, WINK
8 zone
15 minutes
Skydrop Smart Sprinkler Controller
Skydrop offers creative products that target smart, environmentally-aware individuals who are serious about creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes.
Manual mode is activated in the event of a Wi-Fi outage. EPA WaterSense-certified. Guarantees 50% savings on water. Easy to install. Integrates with smart home technologies.
It’s not suitable for large or complex irrigation systems, since it features only 8 zones.
Indoor
WiFi, Android
Alexa, IFTTT
8 zone
Easy set up
Rain Bird Indoor/Outdoor Timer
Rain Bird products are designed with the best materials, and have been used to create some of the greatest-looking lawns, golf courses, and gardens across the world.
Easy to install. Can be used indoors and outdoors. Has a surge protector and a case which shields it from insects and dirt. 6 zones. Seasonal settings.
Doesn’t have many programming functions.
Outdoor/indoor
24 VAC outlets
No integration
6 zone
Simple – no screwdriver needed