CATEGORY : Smart Sprinklers

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller VS. Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller

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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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Runners Up:

Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller

Reasons to buy Rachio 3 Smart 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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PERFORMANCE
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USABILITY
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SAFETY
WINNER :

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

  • DURABILITY AND SECURITY
DESIGN
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Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

  • VOLTAGE
Comparison Winner
Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

Reasons why we like it:

  • DURABILITY AND SECURITY
  • VOLTAGE
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COMPARISON – Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller VS. Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller

PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
Yes

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

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

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

ALERTS YOU WHEN WATER SYSTEM GETS A PROBLEM

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

STRONG WI-FI RECEPTION

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

It has a strong Wi-Fi reception and conncetion.

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

USABILITY

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

REMOTE ACCESS

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

This smart sprinkler is affordable enough

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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.

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

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

ZONE

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

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

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

No

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

DESIGN

VOLTAGE

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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..

No

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
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

EPA WaterSense Certified

Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller

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