Are Smart Sprinkler Systems Actually Easy to Install? (DIY Guide)

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Upgrade Your Lawn Care Without Professional Help

Many homeowners believe that upgrading to a smart irrigation controller requires hiring a professional landscaper or electrician. In reality, replacing your old, analog sprinkler timer with a smart controller is a simple DIY project that takes less than an hour. Here is our step-by-Step installation guide.

What You Need

  • A smart sprinkler controller (e.g. Rachio 3, Wyze Sprinkler Controller).
  • A screwdriver.
  • A smartphone and stable Wi-Fi signal in your garage or basement.

Step-by-Step Installation

  1. Take a photo of the wiring in your old sprinkler controller. This photo is your map!
  2. Unplug the old controller and disconnect the wires.
  3. Mount the new smart controller bracket on the wall.
  4. Insert the wires into the matching terminals (Common wire goes to ‘C’, zone wires go to numbered slots).
  5. Plug in the power supply.
  6. Open the smart app and follow the prompts to connect the controller to Wi-Fi and test each zone.
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