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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.

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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
BrandRain Bird
Released2019
Zones8
Hub requiredNo
Weather intelligenceYes
Indoor outdoor ratingindoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant)
Works with alexa googleYes
Works with homekitNo
Epa watersenseYes
App controlYes
Expandable zonesNo

Source: store.rainbird.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by amazon.com. 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).

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

ProductPriceZonesHub requiredWeather intelligenceIndoor outdoor ratingWorks with alexa google
Rain Bird ST8I-2.0 Smart Indoor WiFi Irrigation Timer this$1698NoYesindoor only (ST8O-2.0 is outdoor variant)Yes
Rachio Smart Hose Timer (Starter Kit)$99.991YesYesoutdoor; IP65 rated valveYes
Orbit B-hyve XR Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone)$169.998NoYesindoor/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 store.rainbird.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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