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Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i VS. Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller

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Winner:

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i

Reasons to buy Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i:

  • button icon 6 and 12 station standard controllers
  • button icon Wi-Fi enabled
  • button icon Touch screen makes it easy to use
  • button icon Accessible and adjustable from your Smartphone from anywhere.
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Runners Up:

Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller

Reasons to buy Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller :

  • button icon Remote control
  • button icon Set up customized Zones.
  • button icon Exclusive weather intelligence
  • button icon Intuitive Schedules
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
DRAW :
SAFETY
WINNER :

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i

  • DURABILITY AND SECURITY
DESIGN
WINNER :

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i

  • VOLTAGE
Comparison Winner
Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i

Reasons why we like it:

  • DURABILITY AND SECURITY
  • VOLTAGE
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COMPARISON – Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i VS. Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller

PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

It utilizes an automated watering schedule that uses information about environmental conditions to ensure that your lawn-plants get enough of water at any time through automatic watering.

Yes

Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller Rachio's top-rated smart sprinkler controller is the brains behind your complete lawn ecosystem. Water automatically to easily lock in lawn nutrients for maximum effectiveness and greener results.

SAVES WATER

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

You save up-to 50% on water bills because it uses Wi-Fi to access a live stream information from weather stations close to you in-order to determine the right time to water your plants and the right amount of water to provide your lawn.

Yes

It saves water as it avoids watering in the rain. Exclusive weather intelligence automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.

WEATHER AWARENESS

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

It utilizes Predictive Watering technology that uses local weather data to fine-tune the irrigation system to water only when it’s necessary. In fact, this device uses the most accurate weather stations available to determine and adjust watering schedule.

Yes

With advanced Rain, Freeze and Wind Skips, Weather Intelligence automatically adjusts watering schedules for predicted weather based on the latest local forecasts.

WATER RESTRICTION

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Uses time-based Predictive Watering that will provide you with a benefit of weather-data by simply adjusting the length of watering without adjusting frequency. In fact, this feature is great for areas with days of the week set to water restriction.

Yes

Get peace of mind - Rachio knows just how much water your yard needs.

ALERTS YOU WHEN WATER SYSTEM GETS A PROBLEM

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Yes, this device will provide you with instant-alerts on your Smartphone in-case there is a broken pipe. On top of that, you will even be able to troubleshoot the system in-order to facilitate for rapid problem-solving thus helping to prevent property damage.

Yes

A Wireless Flow Meter can send notifications to alert you of potential problems with your system.

STRONG WI-FI RECEPTION

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

It is Wi-Fi enabled in-order to facilitate for convenient wireless-connectivity to smart-home-devices and Smartphones. In fact, it features a strong Wi-Fi reception that won't lose connection at any time.

Yes

It has a strong Wi-Fi reception and conncetion.

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

This device features expandable zones which can be assigned individual names coupled with a tailored watering schedule basing on weather. So, you will be able to set this device to water different zones of your yard as desired.

Yes

Set up customized zones with confidence. Let Rachio recommend soil type based on your zip code, then add a few simple details like plant type, sun exposure and more to optimize watering for your specific yard.

COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN AND SOIL SENSORS

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

The Hydrawise Ready controller supports rain-sensors and soil moisture sensors that will stop irrigation when rain is detected or when soil moisture levels have been reached.

Yes

Sensors Rain Sensor - Wired & Wireless Normally Closed (NC) sensors, Soil Sensor - Wired & Wireless Normally Closed (NC) sensors, Wired Flow Sensors

SUPPORTS 2.4-GHZ WI-FI

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

It supports 2.4-GHz WI-Fi connectivity - This will enable you monitor and control the sprinkler-system from anywhere in the world using your Smartphone or web-browser. Additionally, this device uses Wi-Fi to access live stream information from different weather stations close to you.

Yes

Wi-Fi Connection - Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) required.

USABILITY

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

It is compatible with Amazon Alexa devices in-order to facilitate for convenient voice control. However, you will need to use the Alexa app to link your Amazon account with your Hydrawise account and also Alexa supports only one controller per account.

Yes

Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller, 8-Zone 2nd Generation, Alexa and Apple HomeKit Compatible.

REMOTE ACCESS

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Can be remotely accessed, controlled and monitored from anywhere around the world using your web-browser or the Hydrawise iPhone and Android Apps. In fact, Hydrawise software provides quick access from any location in-order to avoid costly onsite visits and to allow you make schedule changes remotely.

Yes

Start, Stop, Pause or Skip individual zones - even create a Custom Run schedule - all from our exclusive Remote. Only Rachio offers smartphone control this precise.

EASY INSTALLATION

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Very easy to setup and install with Hydrawise Ready controllers. In fact, you can install and program this device with other components in just minute

Yes

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!

AFFORDABLE

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Very affordable compared to other advanced smart-sprinklers with similar features.

Yes

This smart sprinkler is affordable enough

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

The Hydrawise Ready controller supports flow-meters which will help you to easily monitor the water flow-rate and usage coupled with monitoring the state of the piping system.

Yes

Control from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage.

CREATE WATERING SCHEDULE

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

The Hydrawise software allows for advanced scheduling in-order to meet the needs of almost any landscape requirement. On top of that, this software makes understanding a watering schedule easy even for a novice-person.

Yes

Control from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage.

ZONE

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

This device is available in either 6 or 12 zones models but the hydrawise-system can expand them to 36-zones. Additionally, each zone can be assigned an individual name and tailored watering schedule basing on the weather conditions.

Yes

Set up customized zones with confidence. Let Rachio recommend soil type based on your zip code, then add a few simple details like plant type, sun exposure and more to optimize watering for your specific yard.

SAFETY

DURABILITY AND SECURITY

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Features an indoor and outdoor design which makes it extremely durable in all weather conditions. On the other hand, the Hydrawise software provides customized permissions whereby the homeowner, contractor or whole-crew can have access to controllers but the homeowner can still stop non-authorized users from making changes to the controller without his/her permission.

No

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i

DESIGN

VOLTAGE

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

This unit uses 240-Volts (Ac) to power-up the entire sprinkler-system. Additionally, this device will constantly monitor the electrical current flowing to your solenoid valves and if the current is too high or too low, Hydrawise will alert you and communicate which valve isn't working properly.

No

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i
Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller
Yes

Yes, this device has been certified to save up-to 50% on your water bills. This is mainly because the hydrawise interface allows you to view the water usage and it even features a flow-meter that allow you to detect broken-pipes, spray-heads and faulty wiring or valves in-order to prevent water-wastage at all times.

Yes

EPA WaterSense Certified

Hunter Hydrawise HC 1200i

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