Amazon Gold Box – up to 50% off Rachio smart home sprinkler systems: 8-zone $130 or 16-zone $150 (Orig. $250+)

Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering up to 50% off Rachio smart home sprinkler systems. The Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller (8 zones) is now available for $129.99 shipped. That’s close to 50% below the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and about $50 under the next best price. Home Depot charges $180 for this system. You’ll also find the 16-zone model for $149.99 shipped, which is also the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best price we can find. Both models are rated 4.7/5 stars from over 710 Amazon customers.

Along with a very quick setup, iOS/Android compatibility via Wi-Fi, and the possibility of saving up to 30% on water bills, the system features:

…the smart irrigation controller that makes it easy and affordable for homeowners to have beautiful, sustainable landscapes. It seamlessly integrates with your home’s Wi-Fi, giving you complete control right from your smartphone or laptop. Rachio automatically adjusts your watering schedule based on weather, seasonality, zone-type and regional characteristics.

• Easy set-up often takes 30 Minutes or less
• Operate from anywhere using a Wi-Fi connection 
• Free Rachio App
• Smart weather features
• Weather Intelligence – No need to schedule it.
• Rachio Water Reports confirm how much water you’re using and saving.
• Pays for itself – Saves customers as much as 30% on their outdoor water use
• Android, iOS and laptop versions of the app give you complete control at home or across the globe.