CATEGORY : Smart Sprinklers

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller VS. Rachio 2 Generation

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Winner:

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

Reasons to buy Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller:

  • button icon Weather aware
  • button icon Compatible with Alexa
  • button icon Remotely controlled with a mobile app
  • button icon Saves you water using advanced weather forecasting technology
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Rachio 2 Generation

Reasons to buy Rachio 2 Generation :

  • button icon Use Rachio App to take care of your lawn remotely
  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home
  • button icon Reduces your water bill by 50%
  • button icon Very easy to set up
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
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USABILITY
WINNER :

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

  • MONITOR WATER USAGE
SAFETY
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DESIGN
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Comparison Winner
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

Reasons why we like it:

  • MONITOR WATER USAGE
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COMPARISON – Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller VS. Rachio 2 Generation

PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

It is fully automatic whereby it can dynamically create and adjust watering schedules optimized for your plants or lawn. In fact, with this device there isn't any usage of confusing buttons and programming because it continuously adapts to local weather and season changes in-order to automatically optimize watering schedules.

Yes

This unit will allow you to set your own schedule so that it can always automatically water your lawn with exactly what it needs to thrive.

SAVES WATER

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

It will save your water up-to 50% because it uses advanced water saving technologies coupled with preventing runoffs by breaking long watering cycles into smaller ones. Additionally, it uses advanced watering algorithms to determine whether to water the garden or not when evaporation is minimal and it even automatically complies with your local water conservation regulations

Yes

This device will reduce on your water bill by up to 50% while keeping your garden healthy. In fact, its EPA WaterSense certified for saving a lot of water

WEATHER AWARENESS

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

This device can access and stream accurate local weather alerts and historical climate data in-order to minimize water consumption.

Yes

Features Exclusive Weather Intelligence technology that predicts weather basing on the latest local forecasts in-order to automatically adjust watering schedules.

WATER RESTRICTION

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

It is equipped with a water-restriction feature that alerts and auto complies with watering rules in your local area. Likewise, you can even set the water-restrictions to determine how different zones should be watered using the Netro-App installed on your Smartphone.

Yes

Features advanced rain, freeze and wind Skips that are determined by Exclusive Weather Intelligence Technology. In fact, this unit is EPA WaterSense Certified to restrict water usage in different weather conditions.

ALERTS YOU WHEN WATER SYSTEM GETS A PROBLEM

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

This unit will remotely send you an alert on your Smartphone with using Netro-app so as to let you know that there is a problem with the water-system.

Yes

This unit uses a Rachio-App to provide you with alerts on your smart-device if a water-system gets a problem. In fact, this device will protect your plants and property using instant leak notifications.

STRONG WI-FI RECEPTION

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

This device can easily connect to your home Wi-Fi network stably using an enhanced 2.4G-antenna. In fact, with its strong Wi-Fi reception you will be to exchange information easily and conveniently without experiencing any network-problems.

Yes

Features a strong Wi-Fi reception that supports dedicated 2.4GHz and dual-band networks.

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

Features 6-zones that are expandable up to 12-zones. In fact, these zones are customizable whereby they can be assigned names and tailored to a particular watering schedule basing on the weather conditions.

Yes

Features 16 customizable-zones that you can start/stop using the Rachio-App. Additionally, each zone can be assigned an individual name and you can also adjust how many minutes each zone can operate.

COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN AND SOIL SENSORS

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

It comes with a Netro-Whisperer sensor that can detect rain, sunlight, temperature and soil moisture-levels in-order to determine the best irrigation method for your yard.

Yes

Fully-compatible with rain and soil sensors in-order to maximize watering for your specific yard-sections.

SUPPORTS 2.4-GHZ WI-FI

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

It comes with an enhanced 2.4G-antenna that facilitates for easy and stable connection to your 2.4GHz home Wi-Fi network.

Yes

Can support dedicated 2.4GHz and dual-band networks in-order to facilitate for convenient wireless communication. Additionally, this device requires a 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi connection for effective remote communication.

USABILITY

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

Works with Amazon-Alexa via Wi-Fi connectivity in-order to facilitate for voice-control thus making garden watering easier while at home. Additionally, this device also works with most smart home systems like; Google Home, etc.

Yes

This unit works with Amazon-Alexa devices in-order to facilitate for remote voice-control while at home. Additionally, it also works with other smart-home-systems like: Nest, Google Assistant, IFTTT and more.

REMOTE ACCESS

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

Can be remotely accessed and controlled using your mobile-device after connecting it to a Wi-Fi (2.4G) network. In fact, you can monitor and control your sprinkler system from anywhere using the Netro-App installed on your iOS or Android device.

Yes

Features a downloadable Rachio-App that can be used to access and control the device remotely with your Smartphone, tablet or laptop.

EASY INSTALLATION

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

Very easy to install and setup in just 15-minutes using basic tools and without requiring any professional-help. Additionally this device features an easy to install and access wiring-system for power and control signal.

Yes

Can be easily installed and setup in just 3 simple steps that take less than 30-minutes. In fact, you won’t need any special tools or expertise to install this device within your home.

AFFORDABLE

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

Very affordable yet it’s equipped with some of the best features you will ever find on an advanced smart-sprinkler-system. Although this device is affordable, its price may differ depending on the store you’re purchasing it from

Yes

Yes, this device is very affordable compared to the Rachio-3

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

It can monitor water-usage and after creates accurate watering-schedules that promote deep root growth while reducing watering frequency and drawing more oxygen into the roots leading to a nice-looking lawn.

No

CREATE WATERING SCHEDULE

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

It can create a personalized watering schedule for your garden after learning from your interactions with the Netro-App. All in all, this device can dynamically create and adjust watering schedules optimized for your plants or lawn

Yes

You will be in position to create customized schedules that water with accuracy and automatically adjust with changing weather. When creating schedules you can input details like; plant-type and sun-exposure in-order to let Rachio to automatically water your lawn with exactly what it needs to thrive.

ZONE

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

This device features a 6-zone controller that is expandable up to 12-zones in-order to achieve a more customized watering routine.

Yes

This unit is equipped with 16 customizable zones in-order to optimize watering for your specific yard. In fact, you can set and control zones remotely using the App installed on your smart-device or you can even run zones manually from the controller itself.

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

SAFETY

DURABILITY AND SECURITY

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

It is very durable because it’s made of high-quality materials and even features a master-valve that facilitates for easy wiring and stable power at all times. On the other hand, this device is offers secure Wi-Fi connection so that your data isn't shared along the way thus ensuring optimum security. However, this device is designed for indoor use only

Yes

This device is made of high-quality, durable materials coupled with a foolproof installation casing that makes it weather-resistant. Likewise, this device ensures secure and encrypted information exchange when communicating wirelessly using your Smartphone.

DESIGN

VOLTAGE

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

Features a maximum-power voltage of 50-watts. Additionally, it features a master-valve that helps to balance the power-voltage and to control the signal..

Yes

120V AC / 60Hz And A Power Output Of 24V AC

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 2 Generation
Yes

Yes, this unit can conserve (save) water by breaking long watering cycles into smaller ones and then starts watering cycles when root-zone moisture drops below the set threshold.

Yes

Its EPA WaterSense certified because it helps to reduce your water bill by up to 50% while keeping your garden healthy. In fact, this device is eligible for utility rebates of up-to 100% off but you need to consider checking your local water provider to know the exact rebate-rate.

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