Command your sprinkler system from your phone w/ Rachio’s controller: $129 (Refurb, Orig. $250)

$129

Today only, as part of its Special Buys of the Day, Home Depot is offering the Rachio 2nd Generation 16 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller for $129 shipped in refurbished condition. Originally $250, you can now expect to pay closer to $200 in new condition at Amazon and this is one of the best prices we’ve tracked historically. Rachio is perfect for the busy homeowner who needs to be able to start (or check) the sprinklers when away from home. Rated 4.6/5 stars and ships with a 1-year warranty.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of Home Depot’s one-day smart home sale with deals on Nanoleaf, Philips Hue, and more.

Instead of going smart here, you can always opt for the Orbit 3-Outlet Programmable Hose Faucet Timer at less than $50 shipped on Amazon. You can’t control it from your phone, but it will allow you to have three separate zones on a timer.

Rachio 2nd Gen. Smart Sprinkler Controller features:

• UNBEATABLE USABILITY. Download the Rachio app to care for your lawn remotely with your smartphone, tablet or laptop, use a connected home system or run zones directly from the controller itself.
• ADAPTS TO YOUR LAWN. Set your own schedules or input details like plant type and sun exposure to let Rachio automatically water your lawn with exactly what it needs to thrive, and not a drop more.
• ONLY WITH RACHIO – RAIN AND WIND SKIPS. Rachio Weather Intelligence uses comprehensive weather data to automatically adjust your irrigation schedule based on the latest local forecasts.