Sprinkler Timer Ratings
Make it rain! Maintain a healthy garden and yard while optimizing water use with a sprinkler timer. Our tests focus on ease of setup, WiFi connection, and how well the unit reads and adjusts to weather forecasts, so you can save money, water, and time.
View our ratings and reviews to find the best sprinkler timers.
In-Ground Sprinkler Controllers (7)
We rate sprinkler timers on how well they read and respond to weather forecasts, and how easily they can be wired to your system and connect to WiFi, among other criteria.
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