GreenIQ vs. Rachio

Sprinklers take a lot of the hassle out of watering your grass or garden, but you still need to keep an eye on them to ensure that you aren’t overwatering and wasting resources. Conserving water is important for the environment and for your wallet, and fortunately, keeping your lawn healthy and green has been never been easier. Smart sprinkler controllers offer an easy, hands-off way to keep your landscape happily growing by intelligently adjusting their watering schedules to match the current weather conditions.

Below we take a look at the GreenIQ vs. Rachio — two major names in the smart sprinkler scene — and break down the details to help you decide which system is the better buy. Not all systems are created equal, so read on below to get a sense of where these controllers succeed and where they fall short!