TechCrunch for Rachio

February 2, 2016

Rachio is a sprinkler controller that takes over the process of watering your lawn in a manner that is as mindful as possible of your total outdoor water usage. Today, the company released its Generation 2 controller which updates a number of features to allow users a simpler way to adapt the cloud-powered device to the needs of their individual lawns in their specific climates.

The device, which retails for $249, is available now on the Rachio website, Amazon and at Home Depot. In what is often seen as a badge of legitimacy in the IoT world, the device will also soon be available for $249 Apple’s online store.