GMA-Rachio.com has Rachio 3 16-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller on sale for $139.50. Shipping is free.
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About this Product:
The Rachio 3 connects to your existing in-ground sprinkler system to make sustainable, smart watering a breeze
Automatically avoid watering in the rain or when your yard doesn't need water
Customize each zone by plant type, soil type, sun exposure, slope, and spray head
Choose between three unique schedule types
Ensure your schedules are only running when you and your yard need it
Get tips and view historical and upcoming watering
Monitor your water usage from wherever you are in the world
Compatible with almost any sprinkler system
Installs easily with our app-guided setup and one-touch connectors
Accommodates up to 16 zones
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Offer is valid today March 25, 2021 through midnight only or while supplies lasts.
Eligible for Returns within 30-Days in its original condition and packaging (details)
Our research indicates that Rachio 16-Zone 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller is $60.46 (30.23% Savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $215.99. -slickdewmaster
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Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, 16 Zone 3rd Generation, Alexa and Apple HomeKit Compatible with Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence Plus and Rain, Freeze and Wind Skip
If you go to the main page you'll find the Outdoor Enclosure on sale for 50% off too: https://gma-rachio.com/
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Now this is the deal I've been waiting for! Thanks OP!
I've got a 20 year old controller. To save water I put a SONOFF smart relay in the box to disconnect the power to the ground wire. An IFTTT routine checks the weather and toggles the relay as needed. Not smart like Rachio by any stretch, but it made it "brighter" for a whopping $15 and I reduced water waste by a ton.
As usual, it depends.
If you want only the basic smart control of the sprinklers, then I'd recommend Wyze ($58). If you also want weather-based control, paying Wyze's recurring fee for Sprinkler Plus ($10/year) will still be cheaper than Rachio for the first 9 years.
If you have more than 8 zones, get the Rachio. If you want weather-based control, and you think your sprinkler controller would last longer than 9 years, the Rachio would be cheaper AFTER 9 years. (Of course, Rachio's Return-on-Investment is even worse with their regular price, instead of this deal price.)
Disclaimer: I don't have either one - so I cannot speak to other features, user-friendliness or reliability.
For me, from all these IOT/smart things craze nowadays, smart sprinkler systems is the most worthed. It actually save you money. I got mine (Gen1) for $95 4 years ago. Set it up once and never touch it anymore. It automatically adjust as seasons come and go. must have!
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Followed the buy first, ask questions later mentality. Why did I just order this from GMA?
I haven't even looked at the existing sprinkler controller to know how many zones I need but the price on this 16 zone is better than price history on the 8 zone. Thanks OP.
For me, from all these IOT/smart things craze nowadays, smart sprinkler systems is the most worthed. It actually save you money. I got mine (Gen1) for $95 4 years ago. Set it up once and never touch it anymore. It automatically adjust as seasons come and go. must have!
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I've got a 20 year old controller. To save water I put a SONOFF smart relay in the box to disconnect the power to the ground wire. An IFTTT routine checks the weather and toggles the relay as needed. Not smart like Rachio by any stretch, but it made it "brighter" for a whopping $15 and I reduced water waste by a ton.
If you want only the basic smart control of the sprinklers, then I'd recommend Wyze ($58). If you also want weather-based control, paying Wyze's recurring fee for Sprinkler Plus ($10/year) will still be cheaper than Rachio for the first 9 years.
If you have more than 8 zones, get the Rachio. If you want weather-based control, and you think your sprinkler controller would last longer than 9 years, the Rachio would be cheaper AFTER 9 years. (Of course, Rachio's Return-on-Investment is even worse with their regular price, instead of this deal price.)
Disclaimer: I don't have either one - so I cannot speak to other features, user-friendliness or reliability.
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I haven't even looked at the existing sprinkler controller to know how many zones I need but the price on this 16 zone is better than price history on the 8 zone. Thanks OP.