Rachio’s smart sprinkler controller is the brain your irrigation system needs, and you can pick one up for an all-time low price today on Amazon.
Depending on which model you choose, the controller can manage either eight or 16 different zones in your yard, and automatically adjusts watering schedules based on the weather. If you want to keep tabs on it, its iOS and Android app will show you how much water you’re using (and saving), and allow you to make any adjustments necessary, no matter where you are in the world. All of these smarts mean that the IRO can save you 30% on your outdoor water use, so it should pay for itself over time. It’s also EPA WaterSense Certified, meaning your local water company might offer you a rebate for purchasing it.
Today’s prices, $130 for the 8-zone and $150 for the 16-zone are the best Amazon’s ever listed, but they’re only available today.
Note: There’s also a newer model of the Rachio available for $250, which adds a physical remote, revamped housing, and Amazon Echo support. It’s probably not worth paying nearly double, but it’s there if you’re interested.
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