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Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler VS. Rachio 3rd Generation

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Runners Up:

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 3rd Generation

Reasons to buy Rachio 3rd Generation :

  • button icon It automatically adjusts irrigation schedule basing on weather
  • button icon Very easy to install and use
  • button icon Very easy to control - use Alexa / Mobile App
  • button icon Create water irrigation schedules
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COMPARISON – Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler VS. Rachio 3rd Generation

PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

Set your own schedules and then let Rachio to automatically water your lawn with exactly what it needs to thrive without dropping more water. It uses Weather Intelligence Plus technology to automatically adjust irrigation schedule basing on comprehensive forecasts in your exact location.

SAVES WATER

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

This unit comes with a Wireless Flow Meter that will help you to monitor and manage outdoor water usage on your Smartphone. Additionally, this device can even monitor flow rates and detect leaks with sensitive Vortex Technology in-order to prevent water from getting wasted.

WEATHER AWARENESS

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
Yes

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

Yes

It uses Exclusive Weather Intelligence Plus Technology that collects and uses data from satellite, radars and weather-stations to provide accurate and precise weather-conditions. In fact, this accurate weather-data can be used to provide scheduled adjustments for rain, wind or snow.

WATER RESTRICTION

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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 comes with a Wireless Flow Meter that will help you restrict water-usage remotely using your Smartphone. Likewise, this device will also use data from different weather-stations to ensure that you are never caught watering in the rain, wind or snow.

ALERTS YOU WHEN WATER SYSTEM GETS A PROBLEM

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

Features a Wireless Flow Meter that seamlessly integrates with Rachio-App in order to provide you with alerts on your smart-device if the water-system gets a problem. In fact, this device will protect your plants and property with instant leak notifications.

STRONG WI-FI RECEPTION

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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 can support both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz WI-Fi connections. This implies that you will be able to receive a strong signal without any interference when using this device remotely.

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

This unit features 8-customizable zones that can be setup with confidence in-order to optimize watering for your specific yard-sections. So, you can tailor watering to your yard using customized zone details.

COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN AND SOIL SENSORS

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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 in-order maximize watering for your specific yard-sections.

SUPPORTS 2.4-GHZ WI-FI

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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 supports 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi and networks in-order to provide you with a strong connection when controlling it remotely on your Smartphone or when using a smart-home-device.

USABILITY

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

Device is fully-compatible with Amazon-Alexa so as to facilitate for remote voice-control. Additionally, this unit can also be connected to other smart-home-systems like Google-Assistant, Nest, SmartThings, IFTTT and a lot more for remote-control.

REMOTE ACCESS

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

Download the Rachio-App in-order to remotely this smart-sprinkler from your Smartphone, tablet or laptop. Additionally, you can even use connected home system to remotely control this device when at home.

EASY INSTALLATION

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

It can be easily installed inside your house in about 30-minutes using simple tools. Additionally, this device will connect easily to your existing wiring and it’s even very easy to setup Wi-Fi, zones and other connections.

AFFORDABLE

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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 slightly affordable compared to some advanced smart-sprinklers with the same features. However, you need to know that its actual price depends on the store where you purchase it from.

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

This unit can monitor water usage, flow-rates and even detect leaks using sensitive Vortex Technology. On top of that, this device features a Wireless Flow Meter that monitors water-usage and increases watering accuracy thus protecting your home-yard at all times.

CREATE WATERING SCHEDULE

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

Yes, you can actually create and set your own schedules and after let Rachio to automatically water your lawn with exactly what it needs to thrive without wasting water.

ZONE

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

It is available in 2-models with either 8-zones or 16-zones that are fully-customizable in-order to meet your specific lawn watering needs.

SAFETY

DURABILITY AND SECURITY

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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 comes enclosed in weatherproof casing that completely shelters it from the sun or rain but you should remember to use only an outdoor certified electrical cord for best results. On the other hand, this device offers a secure and encrypted information exchange when controlling it using any smart-device.

DESIGN

VOLTAGE

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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 uses less than 45-watts for power.

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER

Skydrop Halo Smart Sprinkler
Rachio 3rd Generation
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

Yes, it will save you a lot of money on water-bills because it comes with a Wireless Flow Meter that will help you to monitor and manage outdoor water use at all-times and remotely. Additionally, this device will provide you with instant leak notifications and even features an instant zone shut-off triggered by leak detection.

Overall Winner

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