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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 a Rachio. Install is easy. App is straight forward. It was a very good upgrade for me. Make sure you have decent WiFi at the installation spot though.
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If you live in fl, there's a good chance you have an indexing valve, which means this won't do much for you. Furthermore, if you install this outdoors you have to purchase a separate enclosure. This is meant for sprinklers systems that have multiple valves.
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Wonder if I should return the unopened Costco and buy this cheaper 16 zone product.
I don't have one yet, as I just ordered this deal, but I undersatnd all Rachio 3's (both 8 and 16-zone) have the Yard Map features, only the cheaper Rachio 3e lacks Yard Map:
So this should be their top-of-the-line product with everything the Costco one has plus 4 more zones... perhaps someone who already owns one can clarify.
Wonder if I should return the unopened Costco and buy this cheaper 16 zone product.
Great question - I'm not sure. I also have an unopened 12 zone from Costco (purchased in October). They appear to be of a similar model (vs the "e" version), just different number of zones. I bought this 16 zone version for ~$148 shipped, and the 12 Costco version was ~$181 shipped, so I'll be returning the Costco 12 zone.
Good Morning America is running a deal today for 50% off the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, 16-zone. This runs for $241 on Amazon right now ($174 for the 8-zone).
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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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They couldn't have displayed a better looking install? Maybe with the waterproof enclosure that they also sell? Lazy marketing team
https://support.rachio.
Wonder if I should return the unopened Costco and buy this cheaper 16 zone product.
What does this provide beyond wyze/bhyve etc.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/orbi...=212&loc
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https://support.rachio.com/en_us/...-r1I9v8yKv [rachio.com]
Wonder if I should return the unopened Costco and buy this cheaper 16 zone product.
https://pro.rachio.com/compare/
So this should be their top-of-the-line product with everything the Costco one has plus 4 more zones... perhaps someone who already owns one can clarify.
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Wonder if I should return the unopened Costco and buy this cheaper 16 zone product.
I found this Rachio community post which may help shed light.
https://community.rachi
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