The 10 Best Lawn Sprinkler Controller in 2024 - Buyer’s Guide & Reviews

Worry-Free Watering - Rachio watches the weather, so you don't have to, providing the right amount of water for your lawn and garden. The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller automatically creates watering schedules that lower your water bill and ensure a beautiful yard.

Exclusive Weather Technology - Exclusive Weather Intelligence plus automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.

Control From Anywhere  - Control your watering from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage. Rachio’s mobile app lets you manage your sprinkler system from anywhere. Please note: Phone is not included with sprinkler system.

Fast & Easy Installation - Experience fast DIY installation in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Rachio smart sprinkler controllers replace 99% of existing sprinkler controllers and Rachio’s in-app installation tutorial helps you get online and watering in no time!

No More Thirsty Plants - Deliver all the water your plants need. Rachio creates tailored smart schedules based on the specific needs of your lawn, including plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more.

This timer is so easy to program you won't need the instructions

Simple zone-by-zone settings allow customized watering schedules for each area of your yard

Designed for indoor installation within a garage, home, or waterproof shed

One-touch seasonal adjust allows increase to watering time in hot, dry months or reduction in cool, rainy periods

Rain Delay suspends watering for up to 72-hours; when delay ends programming automatically resumes

Superior long-lasting durability and built-in surge protection

Sealed case to protect against moisture, insects and grime

New and Improved model SST600IN timer replaces the Obsolete SST600I

This timer is so easy to program you won't need the instructions

Simple zone-by-zone settings allow customized watering schedules for each area of your yard

For use indoors or outdoors: weather resistant cabinet, built-in transformer and removable power cord for direct wiring

One-touch seasonal adjust allows increase to watering time in hot, dry months or reduction in cool, rainy periods

Rain Delay suspends watering for up to 72-hours; when delay ends programming automatically resumes

Superior long-lasting durability and built-in surge protection

Weather-resistant cabinet and sealed case ensure protection from moisture, insects and grime

New and Improved model SST1200OUT timer replaces the Obsolete SST1200O

Provides essential water management features in a user-friendly indoor controller to ensure beautiful, healthy landscapes for up to 6 stations

3 flexible programs with 4 start times each and run times up to 4 hours to accommodate most residential and light commercial irrigation system needs

Compatible with Hunter weather sensors to halt irrigation during rain, freeze, and wind events

Programs are stored in memory so irrigation resumes normally after a power outage

With 4 to 22 stations, the ESP-ME3 provides the station count options customers need. Install the same controller on residential and light commercial sites. Add station modules when expanding irrigation without removing or even powering down the controller.

Upgrade the ESP-ME3 to a SMART controller by adding the LNK WiFi module and a WR2 rain sensor. The LNK makes programming and monitoring easy through the enhanced Rain Bird app.

Configurable to 22 stations with additional 3 or 6 station modules for different sized jobs or future irrigation needs. Comes with power plug and outdoor cabinet for indoor or outdoor installation.

Be alerted of system issues including electrical, programming, or high flow (when using a flow sensor) through a red LED and scrolling messages coupled with mobile device alerts when used with the LNK WiFi Module and the Rain Bird app.

Large text and symbols make the color-coded dial positions easy to understand. Large 3” back-lit screen is clear to read in dark garages or sheds.

Provides essential water management features in a user-friendly indoor controller to ensure beautiful, healthy landscapes for up to 4 stations

3 flexible programs with 4 start times each and run times up to 4 hours to accommodate most residential and light commercial irrigation system needs

Compatible with Hunter weather sensors to halt irrigation during rain, freeze, and wind events

Programs are stored in memory so irrigation resumes normally after a power outage

WELCOME TO B-HYVE: Looking to get a smart sprinkler controller? If this is out of stock, or if you want the best, check out the CES Innovation Award-winning B-hyve XR smart controller

CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE: The B-hyve app is fully functional for android, iOS or web devices and gives you control wherever you need it program your timer on the app, at the timer, or let the weather-based software create a program for you

SMART WATERING: WeatherSense technology provides watering based on site conditions such as slope, soil type, sun/shade, historical et and live weather feeds, it automatically adjusts your controller to deliver the right amount of water to your plants

EASY TO INSTALL AND USE: Utilize the swing panel for easy access to the angled wiring terminals, which makes wiring simple and convenient and the plug-and-go line cord that can also be cut for hardwired applications

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER AND MONEY: B-hyve is EPA WaterSense approved and certified, ensuring it will save you water and energy; this can also make your B-hyve timer eligible for local rebates, which can save up to 100% of the cost on your timer

DURABILITY AND SECURITY: The Orbit B-hyve Wi-Fi sprinkler timer comes in a weather-resistant case, allowing you to mount your timer indoors or outdoors without risk of weather damage and a locking cabinet that keeps your timer safe from harm

WATER SAVINGS - Integrate your B-hyve timer with use of Catch Cups (Orbit 26251) to save up to 50% more water than with traditional controllers; Optimize the way you water, so you can keep everything lush and green without breaking the bank

USE WITH 110V ONLY: Compatible and compliant only with North American electrical outlets; international versions are available for markets outside North America

FOR USE IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY: Hose threads are compatible only with North American faucets. Software requirements and updates for this model are only approved for use in North America. International versions of this product are available in select markets

Swing panel provides easy access to the angled wiring terminals for convenient wiring and quick setup, and the plug-and-go line cord can also be cut for hardwired applications

New and Improved model 2.0 WiFi timer; features numerous upgrades and replaces the Obsolete ST8I-WIFI

WiFi signal conveniently places control of your timer in the palm of your hand

Super easy to program; allows access to timer functions from anywhere in the world

Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Apple iOS 8 or greater, and Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later

Access timer functions via: wireless network, in-range mobile device, or directly through control panel

Daily watering schedule automatically adjusts based on season, local weather, temperature, and humidity

Enable Notifications in the Rain Bird app to be informed of what’s happening in your yard even when away from home

Watering Delay feature suspends watering from 1 to 14 days; programming resumes automatically once delay has ended

EPA WaterSense certified to provide at least a 20% water-savings over non-certified timers

Water from Anywhere and Water Saving: EPA WaterSense test passed and savings water yearly. Manually start and stop watering from anywhere with the Wyze app.

Weather-Based Watering*: Water when your plants are thirsty, not when it’s raining. The advanced Smart Schedule algorithm uses hyper-local weather data to automatically decide when to water each zone. Be confident that your lawn and plants are always taken care of. (*Requires Sprinkler Plus - 1 year included.)

Simple Scheduling: Create fixed schedules to water your plants on specific days of the week, including dedicated sunrise/sunset settings.

DIY Installation: Wyze Sprinkler replaces your existing controller in less than 20 minutes and automatically creates a schedule for you after setup.

Stay Notified: Turn on notifications to know when your system starts or stops watering.

Fully Automatic - EPA WaterSense certified, dynamically creates and adjusts watering schedules optimized for your plants/lawns

Lifetime Cloud Service - Connects to WiFi(2.4G), monitors and controls your sprinkler system anywhere from iOS(8.3+), Android(5.0+) devices and Web browsers

Eco Friendly - Save up to 50% of your outdoor water use with advanced water saving technologies including weather forecasting and historical statistics

Water Restriction - Alerts and auto complies to the watering rules in your local area

Easy Installation - Installs or replaces in around 15 minutes with basic tools. No professionals required. Indoor use only