This sprinkler controller is such an upgrade from my last old school analog unit. The app works great, and itself simple to connect to your wifi. It also has a good smart wating feature to help skip scheduled watering days when it rains. I didn't edge the yard in the picturw, so please don't judge me!

The Rachio is a spectacular and easy to use device. Extremely easy to install if you have an irrigation controller already...for me it was wired up exactly the same. My rain sensor even works flawlessly with the Rachio which was unexpected but awesome. With the Rachio you can control your sprinkler system from anywhere in the world. The service also intelligently determines how much time/water each zone needs to get the most healthy grass for your climate and area. It really takes the guessing game out of watering your lawn. I did have trouble getting the Rachio set up using my iPhone. For some reason it refused to connect the device with my WiFi. However, when I switched to my iPad it was a breeze to set up. I found it really frustrating. But, I'll forgive it because at the time my iPhone was on a beta software. Replacing my older controller with the Rachio took about 10 minutes of actual work. The longest time spent was mapping the old wires and making sure they were in the same 'zone' in the new controller. After everything was wired up, and I finished the pain of setting it on the wifi, the Rachio worked first try. I recommend you use the intelligent schedule for your lawn maintenance. This is a setting for you schedule that allows it to adjust to the season and the local weather patters. If you do not have a rain sensor you can also take advantage of the built in feature that uses the local forecast to rain skip. Overall, I didn't know a thing about how sprinkler systems were set up before this, however I can easily recommend this to anyone. It is a quick D.I.Y project that you will be thanking yourself for. It adds a slew of smart features to both save you water and take advantage of the best watering schedules.

If you are looking for a replacement for your current sprinkler controller that comes with a great app and easy to install, this is it. It took less than an hour to install and configure. The app itself is easy to use. Be sure to label or take pictures of your current wire setup before disconnecting the old one; it will make the install go a lot easier.

Rachio is awesome! Easy setup and easy controlling. The whole interface is great. You press "play" to watcher and "Pause" to pause. The usability is super, very little learning curve to be an expert. The fact that it adjusts with weather is so cool. I can comfortably just leave it all alone knowing that Rachio will take care if my lawn!

So far so good. Its been 4 weeks and system works without a problem. Takes control of watering based on the information you provide on the app. In fact it waters less than the old system it replaced or seems to, due to it takes control of when it comes on. The app is nice and easy to read. Install was mostly easy. Don't forget the outdoor box and review the wiring before moving forward. Instructions/illustrations could be better because it seems to be geared for the pro and not for the diy guy like it should.