Then you want a 'dumb' sprinkler system.

Apr 23, 2024
10:49:46pm

TheLost Parody account

Or.. get a Rachio. which, imho, is one of the oldest and most robust systems around. Many of us have had one for over a decade with no issues.

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Anyone have a WiFi enabled sprinkler system they love? I want one that allows you to manually program as well.

touchdownbyu All-American

Apr 23, 5:17pm

Rachio has been great

JDBlue

Apr 23, 5:20pm

Rachio has both 8- and 16-zone controllers

Tricky

Apr 23, 5:23pm

Second Rachio! Costco has one with 12 zones. You can usually get a rebate.

bluebooks

Apr 23, 5:23pm

Interesting. Costco 12-zone is same price as their 16-zone. But if you don't

Tricky

Apr 23, 5:30pm

Had a Rachio for probably 8 years

firstandten

Apr 23, 5:40pm

B-hyve works great for me

the rural juror

Apr 23, 5:20pm

But had to use the B-hyve pro app

Pollster

Apr 23, 5:22pm

If you can get Bhyve to work great, but I sent mine back. Had a lot of

Soren Tversky

Apr 23, 5:22pm

I have 15 zones on b-hyve and the two controllers have worked well

bluesloth

Apr 23, 5:23pm

Main advantage for Bhyve over Rachio is you can manually program it if needed

doctorthunderpants

Apr 23, 6:30pm

Went with Bhyve for this reason. If it’s problematic, will try one of the other options.

touchdownbyu

Apr 23, 10:18pm

You can program the rachio from a phone or computer.. and its 100x easier than programing other machines directly

TheLost

Apr 23, 10:40pm

I get that. My worry is, if the app is no longer supported, I don’t want my device to be bricked. That’s basically what

touchdownbyu

Apr 23, 10:43pm

Then you want a 'dumb' sprinkler system.

TheLost

Apr 23, 10:49pm

I want the dumb system incorporated as a backup in case the smart system becomes unavailable

touchdownbyu

Apr 24, 12:16am

Our Rainmachine has been good. Check for rebates. I think you can get $75?

TANK

Apr 23, 5:23pm

Not in Provo right now.

touchdownbyu

Apr 23, 10:08pm

I have the Hunter Hydrawise. It's been great and accommodates up to 24 zones.

tacocat

Apr 23, 5:28pm

We bought the older model of this Tuya brand on AliExpress

AggieWeekendCougar

Apr 23, 5:41pm

Hunter Hydrawise Pro. I’ve got 17 zones so I had to do a commercial controller. Seems bulletproof so far. Does

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