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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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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
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!
I have this and it's great. Automatically adjusts for the seasons and have very accurate weather predictive algorithm down to the neighborhood block. I set it up over a year ago and never touched it. It's truly a set it and forget it type.
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!
Do these use physical external sensors or all the data it uses it fetches from itnernet
I paid $200 for mine and would gladly pay $300 today. This is a killer deal. Lowest I've ever seen. This thing WILL pay for itself within a year or two depending on your water rates. Don't be the idiot whose sprinklers are watering while it's raining. This thing was easy to setup, basically just does it's thing and saves you money. Somehow always waters the right amount (no run-off and my grass stays green).
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Thank You for the deal! Ordered and right on time for my new irrigation system install. Had ordered from Amazon and was getting it delivered today, will happily return that!
This over the Orbit B-hyve 12 zone for $99 on amazon? That has a built in display...looking for thoughts
I currently have the 8 zone B-Hybe, and it has worked well for me. However, it's hard to beat this deal with 16 sensors. I went ahead and purchased one. Worst case... I will sell it on ebay.
Would something like this work fine to replace a RainDrop system? I literally just have 1 zone, but my existing system is pretty old and I wanted to replace it with a smart system
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I currently have the 8 zone B-Hybe, and it has worked well for me. However, it's hard to beat this deal with 16 sensors. I went ahead and purchased one. Worst case... I will sell it on ebay.
Thank you!! Yes, I only have 8 zones but would be so much easier to water with this! I don't know how many times I changed settings or forgot to water lol. Damn kids and their toys on the lawn after working 😂
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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 currently have 8 zones only
I currently have the 8 zone B-Hybe, and it has worked well for me. However, it's hard to beat this deal with 16 sensors. I went ahead and purchased one. Worst case... I will sell it on ebay.
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