Rain Bird · Updated June 2026
Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer: price, specs & release date
Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: amazon.com verified STALE · 2026-06-20 verify in ledger
Is the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer a good buy?
At $169, the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer is #4 cheapest of the 9 smart sprinkler controllers we track, where the median is $169.99. On the spec sheet, its zones of 8 is at the median of the 11.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $169 Current price on store.rainbird.com (list price $199.23) as of 2026-06-20 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rain Bird |
| Released | 2019 |
| Zones | 8 |
| Hub required | No |
| Weather intelligence | Yes |
| Indoor outdoor rating | indoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant) |
| Works with alexa google | Yes |
| Works with homekit | No |
| Epa watersense | Yes |
| App control | Yes |
| Expandable zones | No |
Source: amazon.com (read 2026-06-20) STALE · 2026-06-20 . Price corrected from $210.09 (Shell Lumber third-party markup) to $169.00 - the current price on the official Rain Bird store (list price $199.23). WaterSense Certified and Alexa per Amazon listing title; Google Assistant confirmed via review sources; HomeKit not supported. Indoor-only model; outdoor variant is ST8O-2.0. Release year ~2019 (2.0 refresh of the 2016/2017 ST8I-WIFI). The page this record originally cited (https://store.rainbird.com/st8i-2-0-8-zone-smart-irrigation-wifi-sprinkler-timer-indoor.html) returned 404 when re-checked on 2026-09-10 from two vantages, so the second recorded capture of the same figures — amazon.com, read 2026-06-20 — is the source now, and this record no longer claims an independent corroboration.
Is the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer worth it vs cheaper smart sprinkler controllers?
Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer against its closest cheaper and pricier smart sprinkler controllers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked
| Product | Price | Zones | Hub required | Weather intelligence | Indoor outdoor rating | Works with alexa google |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer this | $169 | 8 | No | Yes | indoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant) | Yes |
| Netro Sprite Smart Sprinkler Controller (6-Zone) | $159 | 6 | No | Yes | indoor only (optional outdoor enclosure sold separately) | Yes |
| Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone) | $169.99 | 8 | No | Yes | indoor/outdoor (weatherproof enclosure) | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer cost?
The Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer has a US price of $169 (Current price on store.rainbird.com (list price $199.23) as of 2026-06-20), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer compare on price?
At $169, the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer is #4 cheapest of the 9 smart sprinkler controllers we track, where the median is $169.99.
When was the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer released?
The Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer was released 2019.
What are the Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer's key specs?
Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer (Rain Bird): zones 8, hub required No, weather intelligence Yes, indoor outdoor rating indoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant), works with alexa google Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $169 at amazon.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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