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Smart Weather Integration
Rachio can connect to local weather forecasts to adjust watering schedules based on real-time weather conditions, conserving water and ensuring optimal hydration for plants.
Remote Control
Users can manage their irrigation systems from anywhere using the Rachio mobile app, offering convenient control and flexibility.
Customizable Scheduling
Rachio allows for detailed, customized watering schedules that can be tailored to different zones within your landscape, ensuring precise water delivery.
Water Usage Reports
Provides insights and reports on water usage, helping users monitor and manage their consumption more effectively.
Smart Home Integration
Compatible with various smart home systems, including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, providing enhanced control through voice commands.
A wifi sprinkler controller could be rigged to do this. I've used https://rachio.com/ for a few years and it has worked well from anywhere on the planet. Source: almost 2 years ago
I would highly recommend getting a Rachio smart sprinkler controller. It will automatically adjust watering based on weather, sprinkler type, grass type, etc. Source: about 2 years ago
There is a rental we are moving into. I noticed in the garage, it appears to have an active internet modem. It also has a Rachio smart sprinkler system, so it might just be set up for that. But it also has a Ring Doorbell camera. Source: over 2 years ago
If you don't already have a 'smart' controller for your system, I can't say enough good things about a Rachio controller. I think mine paid for itself after a year . . . It looks at the weather patterns and won't run if rain is in the forecast. During times like this, you can 'fine tune' so it runs more often. (I don't f with mine - it runs the same program all year). Source: almost 3 years ago
You could definitely outsource this math to a smart sprinkler controller. I’m also in Massachusetts, 6b, and I use a Rachio - it’s done a very good job of scaling the water amount up as the weather has warmed up, and pulls the local weather data to run its calculations with. Source: almost 3 years ago
Could update items like the controller. Get a smart one that uses your phone and or the internet to keep the water bill low and grass green. Rachio is an example. Source: almost 3 years ago
Rachio is another I've heard about but haven't researched much. I know it requires an account but I don't think it's paid. Source: about 3 years ago
I have a Rachio 3 controller (https://rachio.com/) for my 5 zone yard. WiFi/internet connected and uses what they call "weather sense". It monitors the forecasts and also takes current temp, chance of precip and wind speeds into consideration so I tell it the days to water (M/T/T/F) and how long to water each zone and it will run accordingly, including automatically reducing/extending running times as the weather... Source: about 3 years ago
Anyone have a recommendation on an alternative to Rachio sprinkler controller? As much as I like Rachio, I am done with the HomeKit issues. Source: about 3 years ago
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