To download a copy of these comparison charts, go to irrigationandlighting.org/2023-irrigation-controller-charts.


Special thanks to Rachio for sponsoring this year’s controller chart.


 Wi-Fi, RJ45 port for any routers


real-time notifications, prediction of smart watering frequency and duration, automatic local water restriction rules applied on sched- ules, Level VI power efficiency full-range power adapter, enhanced Wi-Fi antenna for wider coverage, on-device instant control buttons with auto valve scan capability, dedicated master zone and 24VAC output


 Wi-Fi 


(if more than one airport


station is to be subscribed)


 LTE   Wi-Fi


run time in min/sec, can turn on multiple valves simultaneously


automatic weather adjustments customizable by zone, contractor portal for multisite manage- ment, real-time alerts and notifications, built-in milliamp sensor, event logs and reports


remote management through web and mobile app, alerts sent to email/text, advanced flow management features


 Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth, cellular, RF


 RF plus


built-in irrigation audit, drought settings, pro- gram scheduling (grow-in), portal for multisite management, event logs, built-in milliamp sensor, real time alerts, over the air updates, hub for other devices


SMRT logic allows auxiliary wireless control up to 250 wireless relays


  cell


subscription-based product; standalone or add- on to various models of Hunter, Irritrol, Toro, Superior, Weathermatic, Rain Bird and Rain Master controllers


 Wi-Fi


optional long-range antenna for controller, Wi-Fi Hub connects to controller through radio frequency increasing possible distance between router and controller, advanced seasonal adjust allows run automatic run time by the month, landscape lighting program, looping feature


 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHZ) or with hub


 Wi-Fi  Wi-Fi


built-in irrigation audit, drought settings, program scheduling (grow-in), real time alerts, over the air updates, hybrid programming at device or on app


current and historic weather data used, real-time notifications


rain, flow


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rain, freeze, flow


  rain, freeze, soil moisture, flow  


rain, flow (with optional key) 


rain, freeze, flow, soil moisture 


Climate Logic (rain, freeze)  


flow, rain


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rain, freeze, flow


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rain, freeze


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rain and soil, flow with Rachio 3  rain, freeze, soil, flow  


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Wi-Fi, cell  Wi-Fi


combines real-time moisture sensor data and weather predictions


 RF, Wi-Fi plus grow-in schedule able to control fountains, gates, landscape lighting via a wireless relay


rain, freeze, soil moisture, flow, ET  


rain, flow, Spruce soil moisture sensors


rain, freeze, ET, soil moisture sensor


    RF, cell, Wi-Fi SmartLine Air Card, no Wi-Fi or router required rain, freeze, weather sensor, flow  


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Subscription fee for weather data


Automatic scheduling interval capable


Guest access (contractor)


Home automation Connectivity


Other product information


Sensor capabilities


Run time input Watering restrictions


Predictive scheduling (rain, freeze) Zone customization


Cycle and soak (custom or calculated)


Operation without internet connection


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