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Rachio 16-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (3rd Generation)

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Amazon has Rachio 16-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (3rd Generation, 16ZULW-C) on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

Lowe's also has Rachio 16-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (3rd Generation, 16ZULW-C) on sale for $179 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free. otherwise select free store pickup if stock permits.

Note, availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community members dbooo & dailo for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Save money and water! See up to 30-50% savings on your monthly water bill!
  • Avoid watering in the rain. Exclusive weather intelligence plus automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.
  • Control from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage.
  • Experience fast DIY installation. Rachio Smart sprinkler controllers replace 99% of existing sprinkler controllers. Install in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Our in-app installation tutorial helps you get online and watering in no time!
  • Deliver all the water your plants need; no more, No less. Rachio creates tailored Smart schedules based on the specific needs of your lawn, including plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more.

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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that Rachio 16-zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (3rd Generation, 16ZULW-C) is $21 lower (10.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $200 at the time of this posting.
  • Reviews:
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 6,000 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About these stores:
    • Amazon Return Policy: Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charge.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Details Lowe's return policy can be found here. ~ persian_mafia

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Amazon has Rachio 16-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (3rd Generation, 16ZULW-C) on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

Lowe's also has Rachio 16-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (3rd Generation, 16ZULW-C) on sale for $179 (price shown in cart). Shipping is free. otherwise select free store pickup if stock permits.

Note, availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community members dbooo & dailo for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Save money and water! See up to 30-50% savings on your monthly water bill!
  • Avoid watering in the rain. Exclusive weather intelligence plus automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.
  • Control from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage.
  • Experience fast DIY installation. Rachio Smart sprinkler controllers replace 99% of existing sprinkler controllers. Install in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Our in-app installation tutorial helps you get online and watering in no time!
  • Deliver all the water your plants need; no more, No less. Rachio creates tailored Smart schedules based on the specific needs of your lawn, including plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that Rachio 16-zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (3rd Generation, 16ZULW-C) is $21 lower (10.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $200 at the time of this posting.
  • Reviews:
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 6,000 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About these stores:
    • Amazon Return Policy: Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charge.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Details Lowe's return policy can be found here. ~ persian_mafia

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jle036
My rachio controller is in the side of my house. I enjoy being able to change the run times from the comfort of my bed. It auto ups the run times in the summer and scales down in the other seasons. it also won't run in the morning if rain is in the forecast or if it is too windy. If I moved to a house without one I would snatch this deal in a heartbeat.
HuyH3648
I wish the 8 zone is on sale as well. 16 is an overkill for my yard
SociableVolcano162
For those who questioned why do we need WiFi for a sprinkler unit, I want to control even when I am away. I even use 1 zone to fill drinking water for my chickens. You can do a lot with 16 zones. I used this because I like to be able to turn on and off while I was traveling in Europe. I am so glad I bought this system 3 years ago.

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Jun 17, 2021
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rkorkie
Jun 17, 2021
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Holy smokes, I just ordered this direct from Rachio 15 mins ago:

16ZULW-C Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller - 16-Zone 1 $279.99
Discount: (2021FATHERS50): $-50.00 USD
Subtotal: $229.99 USD
Shipping: $0.00 USD
CO CITY TAX: $11.06 USD
RTD GREATER DENVER: $2.30 USD
CO STATE TAX: $6.67 USD
SCIENTIFIC & CULTURAL FAC.(CD): $0.23 USD
Total: $250.25 USD

Either they price match or I cancel.
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dailo
Jun 17, 2021
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Same price at Lowe's also
Jun 17, 2021
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ILC2
Jun 17, 2021
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This is inferior to the one at Costco right besides the difference in zones? I read the Costco version has some sort of map you can use. Anyway good deal for a 16 zone..
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HuyH3648
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I wish the 8 zone is on sale as well. 16 is an overkill for my yard
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Quote from ILC2 :
This is inferior to the one at Costco right besides the difference in zones? I read the Costco version has some sort of map you can use. Anyway good deal for a 16 zone..
Good question. Not sure. The reviews on the rachio website look to talk about the satellite imagery mapping being available. I only see it described as V3 at both retailers. So maybe it's available on non-Costco versions just not advertised?
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rkorkie
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Quote from ILC2 :
This is inferior to the one at Costco right besides the difference in zones? I read the Costco version has some sort of map you can use. Anyway good deal for a 16 zone..
From what I read in a previous Rachio SD thread, it appears it may have just been a bug and the person got their map working for a non-Costco model. Food for thought.
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rkorkie
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Quote from dailo :
Same price at Lowe's also
True, looks to be on sale at Lowe's until Father's Day.

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Metabus2007
Jun 18, 2021
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Amazon has the 16 zone Rachio 3rd Gen on sale right now.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZ5K...UTF8&psc=1
Last edited by mattzane227 June 18, 2021 at 12:26 AM.
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rkorkie
Jun 18, 2021
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Duplicate of this one, not sure how to merge 😂

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/15099172
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Metabus2007
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Beat me to it. Yep, in for one!
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I have (and have not yet installed) an 8 zone. This is a solid price if you need more than 8 zones. I am running mine to water my food forest and skipping any grass areas so I don't have to mow as much.
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DJ Dale
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Quote from dailo :
Same price at Lowe's also
Even cheaper with Samsung Pay and a military discount

Anyone know how this compares to the Hunter Pro HC 1200?
Last edited by DJ Dale June 17, 2021 at 08:37 PM.
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I've installed Wyze smart sprinkler that I got from Amazon, and am pretty happy overall being able to control sprinkler system on my phone.

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