Does Smart Automation Redeem a Sprinkler System?

Sprinkler systems are just now catching up to the rest of the world’s connected devices, and with a reputation for wasting water resources, it's a tool that lends itself well to monitored automation. The Rachio system accounts for weather seasonal changes to optimize the watering schedule without the need for human input. View Slideshow Slideshow

It's surprising that sprinkler systems are just now catching up to the rest of the world’s connected devices, but they’re a tool that lend themselves well to monitored automation. (In fact, some cities are now even offering rebates for installing smart irrigation systems to reward water conservation.) Meet the Rachio smart sprinker ($249).

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