Yards and gardens thrive with Rachio 3 smart 4-zone sprinkler controller at new $98 low, more for Memorial Day

As part of its early Memorial Day sales, Amazon is offering the Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller for $97.99 shipped. Regularly fetching $150, this device kept between its MSRP and $100 for the first three months of 2024, beating out the former low from Black Friday sales by less than a dollar. Last month we saw the first drop to $99, with the same deal repeating at the top of this month. Today, however, costs are dropping further as a 35% markdown that carves out a new all-time low.

Depending on where you live, the season, and the grass you have around your home, every yard and garden has different care needs. With this device, not only will your yard and gardens be vibrant and beautiful, but your water costs will shrink too. It boasts exclusive weather recognition technology that will automatically skip unnecessary watering during and after inclement weather, with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more. You’ll be good to install right out of the box, and don’t worry about any extra charges or app subscription fees – none needed here! You’ll also have full control to manage and adjust settings on your phone via the easy-to-use app.

Bigger yards call for wider coverage, and the above device has a few variations worth considering. You can increase your control’s reach with the 8-Zone Sprinkler Controller for $199, down from $230. You can have a further increase with the 16-Zone Controller that is available for $214, down from $300. And if you want added protection for the controller boxes, there are Waterproof Outdoor Enclosures available for $32 too, down from $40. Keep in mind that these sprinkler controllers give you simple smart controls over your sprinkler and irrigation system, but if you instead want complete and total control of your water supply as it leaves a spigot, you can pair any of the above variations with a Smart Hose Timer for $78, down from $100 – or you can use it on its own with your regular hose setup, no sprinkler system needed.

There’s still plenty of time to save on the vast amount of Memorial Day deals. 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 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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