Rachio 2 Generation VS. Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 device is very affordable compared to the Rachio-3

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.

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.

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.

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

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.