We love our green grass here in Washington, but with water as a precious resource it's also important to prevent wasting it. I've been watering my yard while on business travel with the Rachio Smart WiFi Sprinkler system and have already saved nearly 4,000 gallons thanks to the intelligence built into the system.
I tried out another competing watering system last year and while it provided easy control of my three zones, since I was at work during the day or on business travel I never knew when or how much watering was completed. The Rachio smartphone software provides me with everything I expect in a watering system, in addition to quick reports on water usage.
This 2nd generation Rachio Smart WiFi Sprinkler supports up to 16 zones, integrates with the Amazon Echo and other smart home systems, is EPA WaterSense certified, and is simple to install. I was able to mount and connect the Rachio in just a few minutes. While I mounted it in my garage, there is an optional outdoor enclosure too.
The other unit I tested connects to my network through WiFi or my home power lines while the Rachio only supports connection via WiFi. I have a new WiFi router that provides an ample signal to the Rachio. In addition, the Rachio offers you the ability to control your sprinkler system manually.
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