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Rain Bird
Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer
$169
Released 2019
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Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer vs RainMachine Touch HD-12 Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
RainMachine
RainMachine Touch HD-12 Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller
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Released 2016
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer | RainMachine Touch HD-12 Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169 | — |
| Brand | Rain Bird | RainMachine |
| Released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Zones | 8 | 12 |
| Hub required | No | No |
| Weather intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor outdoor rating | indoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant) | indoor only |
| Works with alexa google | Yes | Yes |
| Works with homekit | No | Yes |
| Epa watersense | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Expandable zones | No | No |
Sources — Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer: store.rainbird.com (verified 2026-06-20). RainMachine Touch HD-12 Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller: rainmachine.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer and RainMachine Touch HD-12 Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Zones: Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer 8 vs RainMachine Touch HD-12 Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller 12
- Indoor outdoor rating: Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer indoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant) vs RainMachine Touch HD-12 Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller indoor only
- Works with homekit: Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer false vs RainMachine Touch HD-12 Smart WiFi Irrigation Controller true