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Smart Networked Sprinkler/Irrigation Controllers

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Compare the features of Smart Internet Connected App Enabled Sprinkler and Irrigation Controllers and Timers. Rachio vs RainMachine vs Skydrop vs GreenBox vs Irrigation Caddy vs OpenSprinkler vs netAQUA vs Lono vs BlueSpray vs hydrawise vs Netro vs Spruce vs Rainbird vs OrbitB
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GreenIQhydrawiseRachioBlossomSkydropLonoBlueSprayRainMachineIrrigation CaddyhydroFLASHEtherRainCyber RainOpenSprinklerNetroSpruceOrbit B-HyveRainbird ST80
Prezzo$ 249$ 299$ 249$ 199$ 299$ 300$ 230$ 249$ 249$ 269.99$ 159$ 499$ 150$ 150$ 200$ 99$ 210
Price (Advertised)$ 198$ 199$ 190
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Sito webgreeniq.cohydrawise.comrach.iomyblossom.comskydrop.comlono.iobluespray.netrainmachine.comirrigationcaddy.comhydroflash.netquicksmart.comcyber-rain.comopensprinkler.comnetrohome.comspruceirrigation.comorbitonline.comrainbird.com
Caratteristiche
Built-In Zones61281282081211168886166
Max Zones16 (next model)36 (180 stations with multiple controllers)16121620 (per main unit)2412431682448121612
Weather EnabledNo
Full CalendarNoNoNoNo
Ethernet (LAN, RJ45)NoNoNoNoNoNo w/ RF bridgeNoNo
WiFi- OptionalNoNoNo
Cellular ModelNo
ET Algorithm WaterSmart Approved WaterSmart Approved WaterSmart Approved- Future WaterSmart ApprovedNoNo WaterSmart Approved WaterSmart Approved
Soil Sensor(s)3 (optional)11 (optional)00004 optional0
Rain Sensor 1 (optional) (optional) 1 (optional) (optional)- w/ ExpansionNo- w/ Expansion (optional) optional
Flow Sensor (optional) (optional) (optional)No- w/ ExpansionNoNoNoNoNoNoNo (optional) optional
Lightning Control Option With Relay (optional) With Relay (optional)NoNoNoNo
Smart Home Connectivity Amazon echo, Crestron, IFTTT and more Amazon echo, Crestron, IFTTT and more Amazon echo, Crestron, IFTTT and more Amazon echo, Creston, IFTTT and moreNo Amazon echo, Crestron, IFTTT and more Amazon echo, Crestron, IFTTT and more
Local APINoNoNoNo- Undocumented- Undocumented- UndocumentedNoNoNoNo
Cloud API- Undocumented- AnnouncedNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Remote Access- Manual SetupNo- Optional- Port Forwarding
Local InterfaceNo Control via Smart Phone in June 2017NoNoNoNo- DisplayNoNoNo
TouchscreenNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Color LCDNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Outdoor Installation- Optional- w/ User Supplied Enclosure- w/ Optional Enclosure- w/ User Supplied Enclosure- OptionalNoNo- w/ User Supplied Enclosure- w/ User Supplied Enclosure- Optional- Optional- Optional- w / User Supplied Enclosure- Outdoor Installation- Outdoor installation
IFTTTNoNoNoNoNo
Weather reportNOAANOAA/ Hyper-LocalNOAA / Hyper-Local
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  • rainman on 2017-05-28 23:54:34
    commented on EtherRain

    One of the most frustrating problems with old fashioned timers from the traditional suppliers is complex programming due to a too-small interface and small buttons. Many of EtherRain's competitors have the same problem: forcing complex programming into an LCD screen or small smartphone app. Or they offer very unsophisticated scheduling. To overcome this issue and to make programming simple while still offering sophisticated control, EtherRain separates the scheduler from the valve controller. With EtherRain you get a choice of schedulers that offer simple browser-based setup with sophisticated control options. EtherRain, in combination with our browser-based schedulers, provides simplicity, sophistication, security, and control.

  • rainman on 2017-05-28 22:16:13
    commented on EtherRain

    In additional to the full-featured schedulers that offer weather based irrigation, EtherRain also has Android (ZonePopper) and iPhone (Sprinkler Ace) smartphone apps available for conveniently running manual cycles and valve tests via Wifi. If you have a large irrigation project you can combine multiple controllers for 8, 16, 24 (and more) zone applications - scheduled through one interface! EtherRain provides simplicity along with sophisticated control.

  • rainman on 2017-05-28 21:16:52
    commented on EtherRain

    EtherRain is built upon a different model than the old fashioned timer - it was not designed to be a silo'd device - it is a IoT device. Their are sophisticated free schedulers available that work with EtherRain to give the user a simple yet sophisticated scheduling experience including weather controlled irrigation. EtherRain also works with popular home automation packages. In order to get the full benefits from EtherRain please also look at LawnCheck.com or OptiRain Open.

  • Thag on 2016-07-30 20:40:59

    No info on wire conditioning/diagnostics. ie: open/short, distance from unit, etc?

  • els on 2016-07-20 16:19:33

    Not sure why we have RS232 and RS485 none of the controllers support either one.

  • els on 2016-07-20 16:18:50

    Not sure who did the hydrawise but it is obviously biased. I nearly bought hydrawise based on the features but found out local API is not supported. Also, local interface is not available - it relies on cloud service and when it is down (Wi-Fi, internet, or cloud server) you can't do much via controller even though it has touchscreen.

  • Anthony on 2015-07-06 10:09:49
    suggested on hydrawise to set Nome to Hydrawise
  • Anthony on 2015-07-06 10:09:27
    suggested on hydrawise to set Nome to Hydrawise
  • killroyboy on 2015-06-13 00:37:02
    suggested on Skydrop to set Nome to Skydrop
  • Arroxane on 2014-11-29 18:34:40

    Very helpful. Thanks!