Rachio 2 Generation-vs-Rachio 16ZULW B

COMPARISON – Rachio 2 Generation VS. Rachio 16ZULW B

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

You can set your own schedules and then the Rachio will automatically water your lawn with exactly what it needs to thrive. On top of that, this device uses comprehensive weather data to automatically adjust your irrigation schedule basing on the latest local forecasts.

SAVES WATER

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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

Yes

Saves up-to 50% of your water while keeping your garden healthy. In fact, its EPA WaterSense certified for its capability of minimizing usage.

WEATHER AWARENESS

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

Yes

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

Yes

This unit is equipped with Weather Intelligence Technology that uses comprehensive weather data to automatically adjust your irrigation schedule basing on the latest local forecasts.

WATER RESTRICTION

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

It uses an Exclusive Weather Intelligence Technology to skip irrigation when rain and other bad weather conditions are detected.

ALERTS YOU WHEN WATER SYSTEM GETS A PROBLEM

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

It uses a Rachio-App to provide you with instant-alerts on your smart-device if any section of the water-system gets a problem. In fact, this unit will help save water and protect your plants by sending instant leak notifications.

STRONG WI-FI RECEPTION

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

Yes

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

Yes

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

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

It has 16 customizable-zones that you can remotely control using the Rachio-App. Additionally, each zone can be assigned a name and you can also adjust how many minutes each zone should be irrigated.

COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN AND SOIL SENSORS

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

Yes

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

Yes

This device is fully-compatible with rain and soil sensors so as to maximize on your watering schedule.

SUPPORTS 2.4-GHZ WI-FI

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

This unit can support dedicated 2.4GHz and dual-band networks so as to facilitate for convenient and effective wireless communication.

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

This device works with top smart-home platforms including Amazon-Alexa and Google-Home in-order to facilitate for easy remote-control while at home.

REMOTE ACCESS

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

Yes

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

Yes

Yes, you can download the Rachio app to remotely control this device with Smartphone, tablet or laptop. In fact, this will allow you to take care of your lawn remotely form anywhere using any smart-device.

EASY INSTALLATION

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

This unit can be installed and setup in under 30-minutes without needing any special tools or expertise

AFFORDABLE

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

Yes

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

Yes

It is somehow affordable compared to other advanced smart-sprinklers on the market with similar features

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

Yes

You will be able to monitor and manage your sprinkler-activity from any Android-device, iOS-device or laptop using the Rachio-App.

CREATE WATERING SCHEDULE

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

Set your own schedules in-order to facilitate for accurate irrigation of different zones. However, this device will help to automatically adjust your schedule basing on changing weather conditions in-order to reduce on water-wastage.

ZONE

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

Features 16-zones that are customizable to help optimize watering for your specific yard-sections. Additionally, you can set and control zones remotely using the Rachio-App installed on your smart-device or you can run zones manually from the controller itself.

Rachio 16ZULW B

DURABILITY AND SECURITY

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

It’s made of high-quality materials and it even comes with an outdoor enclosure that helps to protect it from different weather-conditions.On the other side of security - the unit encrypts information is wirelessly exchanged.

VOLTAGE

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

Yes

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

Yes

This is a low-voltage device that features a power-input of 120V-AC/60Hz and power-output of 24V-AC.

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER

Rachio 2 Generation

Rachio 16ZULW B

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.

Yes

This unit is EPA WaterSense certified for its maximum reduction on water-bills by up to 50% while keeping your garden healthy.

PERFORMANCE	DRAW :
USABILITY	WINNER : Rachio 16ZULW B MONITOR WATER USAGE
SAFETY	DRAW :
DESIGN	DRAW :

Rachio 2 Generation VS. Rachio 16ZULW B

Rachio 16ZULW B