Best Irrigation Sprinkler Controllers Updated May 2025
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Best Irrigation Sprinkler Controllers
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Best Overall

10.0

1

10.0

Orbit B-hyve 12-Zone Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller
Ease of setup
Functionality
App user friendly
Ease of use
Watering time
Value for money
Picked by 141 people this month!
Picked by 141 people this month!
Picked by 141 people this month!
Best Overall

10.0

1
Orbit B-hyve 12-Zone Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller
Ease of setup
Functionality
App user friendly
Ease of use
Watering time
Value for money
Picked by 141 people this month!
Premium Pick

9.7

2

9.7

Rachio 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. Save Water w/ Rain, Free...
Ease of installation
Functionality
Control capability
Watering schedule
User friendly
Water saving
Save 13%
Save 13%
Premium Pick

9.7

2
Rachio 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. Save Water w/ Rain, Free...
Ease of installation
Functionality
Control capability
Watering schedule
User friendly
Water saving
Save 13%
Best Value

9.5

3

9.5

Orbit 57896 6-Station Outdoor Swing Panel Sprinkler System Timer, Green
Ease of installation
Works well
Durability
Value for money
Timer
Watering options
Best Value

9.5

3
Orbit 57896 6-Station Outdoor Swing Panel Sprinkler System Timer, Green
Ease of installation
Works well
Durability
Value for money
Timer
Watering options
Popular

9.3

4

9.3

Orbit 24634 B-hyve XD 4-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer
Functionality
Ease of use
Watering ability
App functionality
Save 10%
Save 10%
Popular

9.3

4
Orbit 24634 B-hyve XD 4-Port Smart Hose Watering Timer
Functionality
Ease of use
Watering ability
App functionality
Save 10%

9.2

5

9.2

Orbit 57995 B-hyve XR 16-Zone Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller
Ease of installation
Functionality
App control
Control device
Save 15%
Save 15%

9.2

5
Orbit 57995 B-hyve XR 16-Zone Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller
Ease of installation
Functionality
App control
Control device
Save 15%

9.1

6

9.1

Hunter Sprinkler XC600 X-Core 6-Station Outdoor Irrigation Controller, Small, Gray
Ease of installation
Functionality
Controller quality
Ease of replacement
Value for money
Build quality

9.1

6
Hunter Sprinkler XC600 X-Core 6-Station Outdoor Irrigation Controller, Small, Gray
Ease of installation
Functionality
Controller quality
Ease of replacement
Value for money
Build quality

9.0

7

9.0

Hunter Industries Hydrawise X2 8-Station Outdoor Irrigation Controller
Ease of setup
Functionality
Quality
App functionality
Value for money
Build quality

9.0

7
Hunter Industries Hydrawise X2 8-Station Outdoor Irrigation Controller
Ease of setup
Functionality
Quality
App functionality
Value for money
Build quality

8.8

8

8.8

Rain Bird ESP-TM2 6 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | TM2-6
Ease of installation
Functionality
Value for money
Control capability
Weather control
Ease of replacement

8.8

8
Rain Bird ESP-TM2 6 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | TM2-6
Ease of installation
Functionality
Value for money
Control capability
Weather control
Ease of replacement

8.5

9

8.5

Orbit 57946 B-hyve Smart Indoor/Outdoor 6-Station WiFi Sprinkler System Controller
Ease of installation
Functionality
Water saving
Control
Value for money
App quality
Save 20%
Save 20%

8.5

9
Orbit 57946 B-hyve Smart Indoor/Outdoor 6-Station WiFi Sprinkler System Controller
Ease of installation
Functionality
Water saving
Control
Value for money
App quality
Save 20%

8.4

10

8.4

Hunter Sprinkler Irrigation XC600i X-Core 6-Station Indoor Controller, Small, Gray
Ease of installation
Functionality
Replacement value
Value for money
Control panel
Irrigation control

8.4

10
Hunter Sprinkler Irrigation XC600i X-Core 6-Station Indoor Controller, Small, Gray
Ease of installation
Functionality
Replacement value
Value for money
Control panel
Irrigation control

Our Top Choice

Best Overall

10.0

1

10.0

Orbit B-hyve 12-Zone Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller
Ease of setup
Functionality
App user friendly
Ease of use
Watering time
Value for money
Picked by 141 people this month!
Picked by 141 people this month!
Picked by 141 people this month!
Best Overall

10.0

1
Orbit B-hyve 12-Zone Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller
Ease of setup
Functionality
App user friendly
Ease of use
Watering time
Value for money
Picked by 141 people this month!
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