Amazon is offering the Rachio Smart Hose Timer for $64.35 shipped. Down from its usual $70 price tag, we’ve seen it steadily decrease in price since the new year began, with semi-regular discounts bringing the price down further with each new iteration. Although this is only a $6 markdown, it still lands it at the all-time lowest price we have tracked. You’ll also find this model paired with the required Wi-Fi hub for $79 shipped, down from $100. With the smart hose timer and Wi-Fi hub working in tandem, you’ll gain complete smart controls over your water supply as it comes out of your spigot, accessed from your smartphone via the Rachio app. You can monitor your water’s flow rates (or be alerted when your hose isn’t running and it should be), set schedules – plus, the timer can use Wi-Fi to watch weather forecasts and skip scheduled watering after it has already rained or before it is expected to begin. You can also pair up to four of these timers with one Wi-Fi hub for maximum coverage. Head below for more.
If you want to take your smart controls to the ultimate level, consider pairing the above timer/Wi-Fi hub with the Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller for $99, down from $150. 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.
For bigger yards, there are other options to consider here, with the 8-Zone Sprinkler Controller for $169, down from $230. There is also a 16-Zone Controller that is available for $212, 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 $201, down from $270, and the 16-zone bundle going for $244, down from $281. You can also find two bundles of sprinkler controllers and the hose timer, with with the 8-zone controller bundle for $248, or the 16-zone controller for $291.
For more ways to upgrade and consolidate your home’s functionalities, head over to our Smart Home hub where you’ll find all manner of devices to bring your home further into the new age of tech. You can also check out our Green Deals hub for more ways to save on environmentally-friendly (and wallet-friendly) gear and gadgets.
Rachio Smart Hose Timer features:
- Requires Rachio WiFi Hub – Purchase a Rachio Smart Hose Timer Kit with included WiFi Hub before or in addition to this Valve-Only product
- Extend your smart watering – Pair up to four Smart Hose Timer Valves per WiFi Hub
- Control From Your Phone – Download the FREE Rachio App to easily manage and monitor your hose watering
- Smart Rain Skips – Rachio will watch the weather for you and skip a scheduled watering if rain has occurred or is expected
- Quick Run with Confidence – Start a manual Quick Run in the app or directly on the Timer by pressing the blue button
- Patented Flow Monitoring – know when your hose is running or more importantly, if it’s not running when it should be
- Ditch the Dial – Upgrade to a smarter way to water
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