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Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler VS. Rachio 16ZULW B

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Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler

Reasons to buy Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler:

  • button icon Alexa and Google Home Enabled
  • button icon It takes the guesswork out of watering
  • button icon Saves you both time and money
  • button icon Uses 40% Less Water Than The Leading Competitors
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Rachio 16ZULW B

Reasons to buy Rachio 16ZULW B :

  • button icon Remotely care about your lawn
  • button icon Reduces on your water bill
  • button icon It automatically adjusts your irrigation schedule based weather
  • button icon Very easy to install
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COMPARISON – Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler VS. Rachio 16ZULW B

PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

It automatically waters your yard by simply customizing the watering-schedule basing on the current local weather in-order to make sure your lawn and garden get the right amount of water they need. Additionally, you can set customized watering schedules manually or remotely on your smart-device and then this device will automatically irrigate your yard.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Can save 20% more water than other average products on the market. In fact, this unit is EPA WATERSENSE CERTIFIED which implies that it will save you up to 20% on your water bills and even earn you significant rebates through your local water district. Lastly, Skydrop used 40% less water than leading competitors during the SWAT Certification Testing.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Uses advanced hyper-local weather data from local weather stations to determine how much water your yard and landscape needs.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Uses hyper-local weather data and advanced algorithms to restrict water-usage in certain weather-conditions. In fact, this device can measure humidity, temperature, wind, solar-radiation, slope and soil condition in-order to determine the right watering-schedule for your yard while eliminating water-wastage.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Uses hyper-local weather data and advanced algorithms to restrict water-usage in certain weather-conditions. In fact, this device can measure humidity, temperature, wind, solar-radiation, slope and soil condition in-order to determine the right watering-schedule for your yard while eliminating water-wastage.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Has a strong Wi-Fi reception that can support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks in-order to facilitate for effective wireless communication other smart-devices.

Yes

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

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

It is equipped with 8 customizable-zones that can be monitored by the Skydrop Halo Controller or remotely on your Smartphone with a Skydrop-App. Additionally, each zone can be assigned a name and given a custom watering-schedule in-order to provide your entire lawn with the right amounts of water.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Can support both rain and soil sensors although it doesn’t come with them. However, you can buy these sensors separately in-order to enhance on the performance of this smart-device.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Can support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks in-order to provide you with strong wireless connection when communicating remotely with this device.

Yes

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

USABILITY

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

It is Alexa-Enabled whereby it can be easily connected to any Alexa-device for remote voice-control. For example, you can just ask Alexa to turn on Skydrop and your lawn will be watered without you ever having to leave the couch.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Wi-Fi enabled device that can wirelessly connect to your smart-device for remote access and control anywhere. However, you will need to install the Skydrop-App on your smart-device in-order to access this watering-system remotely

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Quick and painless installation whereby it can even connect to your existing sprinkler system wiring. Additionally, this device is very easy to setup with a few taps directly or on your Smartphone with the help of Wi-Fi-connected-intelligence technology.

Yes

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

AFFORDABLE

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

It is more affordable advanced, smart-sprinkler you will ever get on the market today. In fact, it’s far cheaper than its advanced competitors but its actual-price will also depend on the store where you purchase it from

Yes

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

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Use the Skydrop-App to monitor and manage water-usage from anywhere using your computer, Smartphone or tablet connected to a Wi-Fi network. In fact, you easily keep track of all your zones’ watering-schedules and make adjustments with just a few taps on your Smartphone or tablet

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

This device will allow you to create custom watering-schedules for each zone using your smart-device or manually using Skydrops’ advanced Halo Controller and LCD-Display.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Features 8-Zones that can be expanded up to 13-zones. In fact, you can easily keep track of your all your zones’ watering schedules and even adjust them with just a few taps on your Smartphone or tablet

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.

SAFETY

DURABILITY AND SECURITY

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

It is made of highly durable materials and it even features an optional solid-metal-enclosure that allows for installation of this unit outside while protecting it from harsh conditions. Additionally, this device is also secure because it requires 6-digit security-code and it even encrypts data during communication.

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.

DESIGN

VOLTAGE

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

Features an auto-voltage rate that lies between 100-240volts. This implies that it can be used anywhere around the world because it’s very compatible.

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

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 16ZULW B
Yes

It's EPA WaterSense certified to save up-to 50% on your water bills. In fact, it will save you 20% more water than other average products. Likewise, this device was tested during SWAT Certification Tests and it used 40% less water than the leading competitor.

Yes

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

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