Keep your plants healthy with Rachio’s smart system, now only $143 on Amazon
Although summer is a distant memory, it doesn’t mean you can neglect your garden and lawn. One of the most water-friendly things you can do for your garden and your budget is to install an automatic irrigation system. The good news is: it’s easier than you think. The even better news? Thanks to October’s big Prime Day sale, you can get the Rachio 3 eight-zone smart sprinkler controller for a dramatic discount of $87, dropping the price from $230 to only $143 on Amazon now. Don’t wait too long to get your hands on one, though. Prime Day ends on October 9 and there’s no guarantee this deal will continue after that.
The smart Rachio system takes some of the guesswork out of watering. Simply install this in place of your existing sprinkler controller to easily manage your sprinkler system. It integrates weather forecast data so it can tell you the ideal time and frequency to water your garden, and it can automatically skip a scheduled run if rain is expected. It also detects leaks and automatically shuts them down if suspected. This also helps your budget and ensures you don’t waste water.
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If you want to take matters into your own hands and manually control the watering cycles, you can do so right from your phone, as long as you have Wi-Fi access. You can even go hands-free by connecting it via Google Assistant or Alexa.
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Do you not have a sprinkler system? Don’t worry. In addition to the Rachio 3, you will also notice that Rachio has a smart hose timer that is currently on sale for only $68down from $100. Make sure to snag this deal while you can, because the Prime Day discounts won’t last much longer.
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