Save Water and Money on Lawn Care
Traditional irrigation controllers run on basic timers, watering your lawn even if it rained the night before or is currently pouring outside. This wastes water and can damage your lawn. A smart sprinkler controller (like the Rachio 3) connects to local weather data to optimize your watering schedule automatically. Here is how it works.
Weather Intelligence Features
Smart sprinkler controllers monitor real-time local forecasts. They will automatically skip a scheduled watering session if:
- Rain Skip: Rain is forecasted or has recently fallen.
- Wind Skip: High winds would blow the water away before it hits the grass.
- Freeze Skip: Temperatures are low enough that water would freeze on your lawn.
Most homeowners report saving 30% to 50% on their outdoor water bills after installing a smart controller, paying off the device in a single season.
