Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Smart Sprinkler Controllers (2026)
The cheapest smart sprinkler controllers is Wyze Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) at $59.99. Best by the numbers — Wyze Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) (lowest price), Rachio Smart Hose Timer (Starter Kit) (newest). This page compares 11 smart sprinkler controllers across 9 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
11 smart sprinkler controllers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Wyze Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) at $59.99 (Price on wyze.com (controller only) as of 2026-06-20).
- Typical price: from $59.99, median $169.99, up to $249.99 — across 9 priced.
- Tracked: 11 products across 9 brands, current through 2026-06-20.
- Compared on: zones, hub required, weather intelligence, indoor outdoor rating, works with alexa google, works with homekit.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Wyze Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) ($59.99)
- Newest: Rachio Smart Hose Timer (Starter Kit) (2023)
Comparison
| # | Smart Sprinkler Controller | Price | zones | hub required | weather intelligence | indoor outdoor rating | works with alexa google | works with homekit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyze Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) | $59.99 | 8 | false | true | indoor only | false | false | wyze.com |
| 2 | Rachio Smart Hose Timer (Starter Kit) | $79.99 | 1 | true | true | outdoor; IP65 rated valve | true | false | rachio.com |
| 3 | Netro Sprite Smart Sprinkler Controller (6-Zone) | $99 | 6 | false | true | indoor only (optional outdoor enclosure sold separately) | true | false | netrohome.com |
| 4 | Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer | $169 | 8 | false | true | indoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant) | true | false | store.rainbird.com |
| 5 | Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) | $169.99 | 8 | false | true | indoor/outdoor (weatherproof enclosure) | true | false | orbitonline.com |
| 6 | Moen Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) | $179.99 | 8 | false | true | indoor mount; -4F to 104F operating range; outdoor enclosure available | true | false | shop.moen.com |
| 7 | Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) | $199.99 | 8 | false | true | indoor; outdoor enclosure sold separately | true | false | rachio.com |
| 8 | Hunter Hydrawise Pro-C HPC-400 WiFi Controller (4-Zone) | $200.33 | 4 | false | true | indoor/outdoor (protected location) | true | false | bigirrigation.com |
| 9 | Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (16-Zone) | $249.99 | 16 | false | true | indoor; outdoor enclosure sold separately | true | false | rachio.com |
| 10 | RainMachine Touch HD-12 Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller | — | 12 | false | true | indoor only | true | true | rainmachine.com |
| 11 | Skydrop Arc Smart Sprinkler Controller (12-Zone) | — | 12 | false | true | — | — | — | prnewswire.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
Popular comparisons
- Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) vs Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer
- Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) vs Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone)
- Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer vs Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone)
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest smart sprinkler controllers?
Wyze Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) is the cheapest at $59.99 (Price on wyze.com (controller only) as of 2026-06-20), as of 2026-06-20.
How much does smart sprinkler controllers cost?
Across the 9 smart sprinkler controllers with a published price, the median is $169.99, ranging from $59.99 to $249.99, as of 2026-06-20.
Which smart sprinkler controllers is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Wyze Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) ($59.99). Newest: Rachio Smart Hose Timer (Starter Kit) (2023).
How many smart sprinkler controllers are compared here?
11 smart sprinkler controllers across 9 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-20.
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How we compiled this
Dataset covers 11 smart sprinkler and hose-timer controllers across major residential brands (Rachio, Rain Bird, Orbit, Hunter, RainMachine, Netro, Wyze, Moen, Skydrop). Prices and specs re-verified 2026-06-20 against manufacturer pages/official stores and corroborated with major retailers (Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon, Sprinkler Warehouse) and review outlets (TechHive, Reviewed). Adversarial corrections this pass: (1) Rachio 3 (both 8- and 16-zone) HomeKit removed - Rachio publicly abandoned HomeKit in Oct 2022 ('No Response' errors), refunded buyers, and the current rachio.com pages no longer list HomeKit; works_with_homekit set false. (2) Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 price corrected from a third-party (Shell Lumber) markup to the official Rain Bird store price. (3) RainMachine Touch HD-12 release year corrected 2015->2016 (HD-12/HD-16 first in stock 2016 per RainMachine). (4) Moen 8-zone re-rated from 'outdoor rated' to indoor-mount with a -4F..104F operating range and optional outdoor enclosure (Home Depot lists it as Indoor). (5) Skydrop Arc: dead skydrop.com source replaced with the PR Newswire announcement; epa_watersense and works_with_alexa_google downgraded to null because the primary press release only attributes WaterSense to the flagship Halo (not the Arc) and does not confirm native voice-assistant support. Boolean true = feature confirmed present; false = confirmed absent; null = could not be corroborated. accessedAt 2026-06-20.
Last verified 2026-06-20. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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