Rain Bird’s first-generation smart controller is rather utilitarian and its performance is slow, but it features enough extras to merit a look in some environments. Rain Bird is a venerable company ...

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Until a few years ago, sprinkler timers went off at set times, rain or shine. Generally a little hard to program, they were reliable and in some cases ...

Plus, CR's top-rated sprinkler timers from Orbit, Rachio, and Rain Bird A smart sprinkler controller uses weather data to adjust watering frequency. By Daniel Wroclawski Updated by Daniel Bortz ...

Perfecting your lawn is easier said than done, especially in parts of the country facing severe drought and accompanying water use restrictions. Smart sprinkler controllers help solve those issues.

AZUSA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rain Bird Corporation, a global leader in the irrigation industry, today announced that it has acquired Rachio, Inc., an innovator and leader in connected ...

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Keeping your lawn or garden properly hydrated using an in-ground sprinkler system can be a real chore, especially if you live in an area of the country prone to drought. You need to adhere to local ...