Keep your yard looking vibrant with Rachio 3 smart 4-zone sprinkler controller back at $99 low, more from $65

Update: The Rachio Smart Hose Timer (valve only) has fallen to $65.40 shipped.

Amazon is offering the Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller for $99 shipped. Down from its $150 price tag, we saw the price bouncing between its MSRP and $100 for the first three months of the new year – beating out Black Friday’s former low by less than one dollar. It wasn’t until last month that we saw it drop to the new $99 low for the first time, with today’s deal coming in to repeat the trend as a 34% markdown off the going rate that returns costs to the all-time lowest price we have tracked. Every yard and garden has different needs, so why wouldn’t you want to tailor your sprinkler or irrigation system to your flora’s specific necessities? With this device, not only will your yard and gardens be vibrant and beautiful, but your water costs will shrink too. It features exclusive weather recognition technology that is programmed to automatically skip unnecessary watering during and after inclement weather, with functions like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more. It comes ready to use out of the box, with no extra charges or app subscription fees, and you’ll be able to manage everything from the convenience of your phone through the easy-to-use app.

There are a few variations of the above deal for those with larger yards or extra needs. You can increase your coverage with the 8-Zone Sprinkler Controller for $159, down from $230. There is also a 16-Zone Controller that is available for $199, down from $300. And if you want added protection for the controller boxes, there are two bundles available with waterproof outdoor enclosures, with the 8-zone bundle fetching $191, down from $270, and the 16-zone bundle going for $231, down from $281. While the above sprinkler controllers do offer you simple smart controls over your sprinkler and irrigation systems, if you want to take it a step further and have complete control over your water supply as it comes from your spigot, you’ll need to pair any of them alongside the Smart Hose Timer with a Wi-Fi hub for $79, down from $100. If you already have a Wi-Fi hub to use, there is a timer-only option for $66, plus you can bundle the hose timer with the 8-zone controller for $238, or the 16-zone controller for $278.

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Rachio 3 Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller features:

• WORRY-FREE WATERING – Rachio tailors your watering schedule to the specific needs of your yard and plants, providing the right amount of water no matter the landscape. Ensure a beautiful yard and lower your water bill at the same time!
• NO MONTHLY FEES – Rachio comes complete and ready to use, without any extra charges or app subscription fees.
• EXCLUSIVE WEATHER TECHNOLOGY – Patented Weather Intelligence automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.
• CONTROL FROM YOUR PHONE – Manage your watering from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, set & view upcoming schedules, and see your estimated outdoor water usage.
• FAST & EASY INSTALLATION – DIY installation in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Compatible with 99% of existing sprinkler controllers.
• #1 SMART SPRINKLER CONTROLLER – Rachio invented the smart sprinkler category and continues to be the most trusted controller on the market. Only Rachio offers smart schedules that include plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more.

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