If you have an in-ground sprinkler system to water your yard or garden, upgrading to a smart controller is a good idea. Compared to a traditional irrigation controller’s tiny LCD screen, confusing ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smart sprinkler controllers might sound like a niche product at first, but when you consider the fact that Americans use millions of gallons ...

The Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller has been widely recognized by experts and reviewers as the best choice for 2026, praised for its weather-adaptive scheduling, app-based controls, and ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program has released a final specification for weather-based irrigation controllers—the first outdoor product category eligible to earn the ...

One saves more water than the other.