Streamline your water system with smart controls through Rachio’s 8-zone sprinkler controller at $169 (Reg. $200)

$31 off/$169

Amazon is now offering the Rachio 3rd Gen 8-zone Wi-Fi Smart Sprinkler Controller at $169 shipped. While it may carry a $230 MSRP, we’ve been seeing it keep down to $200 at full price here at Amazon. Aside from the short-term Prime Day discounts, which first took the price down to $165 before falling to $160, this is the best rate we’ve seen since mid-March. While it’s gone as low as $143 in the past, you’re still looking at a solid $31 off the going rate ($61 off the MSRP) that lands it among the best prices we’ve tracked in 2025.

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If you have larger amounts of yard space that could use some streamlined controls over your watering/irrigation systems, this 3rd-generation 8-zone Rachio device will fit right in, providing the smart controls on top of helping to cut down on your water costs. Don’t worry about needing any special equipment to complete the “30-minute or less DIY installation,” with it also not needing you to subscribe to any program after you’ve finished setting it up. One of the standout features here is the weather recognition tech, which automatically skips watering schedules during or after inclement weather has moved through your area, with functions like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.

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Rachio 3rd Gen 8-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller features:

• DITCH THE DIAL – Upgrade to smart irrigation with the free Rachio app for precise, easy control.
• AUTOMATIC WEATHER SKIPS – Patented Weather Intelligence skips watering for rain, wind, freeze & more.
• SAVE WATER YEAR-ROUND – Adaptive schedules help your yard thrive in April showers & July heat.
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING – Create your own schedule or let Weather Intelligence adjust automatically; includes grow-in options.
• CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE – Manage watering, run zones, view schedules & track estimated usage in the Rachio App.
• FAST DIY INSTALL – Install in 30 min or less, compatible with 99% of existing sprinkler systems.