Lots of smart home devices promise to revolutionize the ordinary with convenience you didn't know you needed. The Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller actually fulfills that promise. Buy it, and you'll ...

If you have an in-ground sprinkler system to water your yard or garden, upgrading to a smart controller is a good idea. Compared to a traditional irrigation controller’s tiny LCD screen, confusing ...

Garden Apps, creators of landscaping and irrigation focused mobile applications and Web services, offers Sprinkler TimesTM app, helping people across the United States find the correct number of ...

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David Witting was enjoying July 4th fireworks with a few friends on his Irvine patio when, suddenly, his garden sprinklers went off. “I didn’t miss a beat,” he recalled. “I didn’t have to rush into my ...

The Blossom Smart Watering Controller ($199) is the latest connected lawn sprinkler controller to hit the digital home market. Like the Skydrop and the Rachio Iro devices, it allows you to control ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you are a homeowner who is considering purchasing a smart sprinkler system for your yard, the better question to ask yourself is: why not?