Smart Sprinkler Controller Comparison
Greatest Benefits:
- Saving water and money – irrigate when a landscape needs water
- Integration of real-time weather data and water control
- Manage the sprinkler system off-site without physically being on premise, 24/7 via the convenience of a smartphone
Brand
Yardian Pro
Yardian
Rachio Gen 3
MSRP
$149.99 (8-zone)
$169.99 (12-zone)
$179.99 (8-zone)
$199.99 (12-zone)
$229.99 (8-zone)
$279.99 (16-zone)
Smart Home Compatibility
Just Ask Alexa, Google Assistant, Google Home, Apple HomeKit
Just Ask Alexa, Google Assistant, Google Home, Apple HomeKit
Works With Alexa, Google Assistant, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Works with Nest
EPA WaterSense Certified
✓
✓
✓
Wi-Fi
Built In, 4x signal strength
Dongle
Built In
Ethernet Port
✓
✕
✕
USB Port For Future Accessory
✓
✕
✕
Sensor Ports
2 (Rain and Flow)
1 (Rain or Flow)
2 (Rain and Flow)
On-device Control for Zone Scanning and Diagnosis
✓
✕
✕
On-device Control for Instant Watering
✓
✕
Partial (Can’t specify duration)
Weather-proof
✕
✓
✕
App Control
iOS, Android
iOS, Android
iOS, Android
HD Security Camera
✕
✓
✕
Water Restrictions Database
✓
✓
✕
100-240VAC Full-Range Power Supply
✓
✓
✕
Power Adapter Energy Efficiency
Level VI (6)
N/A
Level IV (4)
Operating Temperature < 32F (0C)
-22F to 140F
-22F to 122F
-4F to 140F
Smart Program
✓
✓
Flex Program, semi-auto
Conditional Program
✓
✓
✕
Manual Program
✓
✓
✓
Skip Rules
Manual skip, chance of rain skip, rain sensor skip, low temperature skip
Manual skip, chance of rain skip, rain sensor skip, low temperature skip
Rain sensor skip, low temperature skip, wind skip