Best Rain Bird Controllers Updated May 2025
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Best Rain Bird Controllers
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Best Rain Bird Controller

9.8

1

9.8

Rain Bird ESP-ME3 4 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | ESP-ME3-A1
Ease of installation
Functionality
Value for money
Replacement value
Build quality
Irrigation efficiency
Best Rain Bird Controller

9.8

1
Rain Bird ESP-ME3 4 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | ESP-ME3-A1
Ease of installation
Functionality
Value for money
Replacement value
Build quality
Irrigation efficiency

9.6

2

9.6

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

9.6

2
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

9.5

3

9.5

Rain Bird ESP-TM2 8 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | TM2-8
Ease of installation
Functionality
Replacement value
Wifi connectivity
Quality
Value for money

9.5

3
Rain Bird ESP-TM2 8 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | TM2-8
Ease of installation
Functionality
Replacement value
Wifi connectivity
Quality
Value for money

9.4

4

9.4

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%

9.4

4
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%

9.1

5

9.1

Rain Bird ARC8 App-Based Indoor/Outdoor Smart Irrigation WiFi Timer/Controller, 8-Zone/Station, EPA WaterSense Certified, Compa...
Ease of installation
Functionality
Water conservation
Quality

9.1

5
Rain Bird ARC8 App-Based Indoor/Outdoor Smart Irrigation WiFi Timer/Controller, 8-Zone/Station, EPA WaterSense Certified, Compa...
Ease of installation
Functionality
Water conservation
Quality

9.0

6

9.0

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

9.0

6
Orbit 57995 B-hyve XR 16-Zone Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller
Ease of installation
Functionality
App control
Control device
Save 15%
Popular

8.9

7

8.9

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%
Popular

8.9

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%
Best Value

8.8

8

8.8

Rain Bird LNK2 Smart WiFi Module (2nd Generation), Compatible with TRU Rain Bird Irrigation Timers and ESP-LXIVM, ESP-ME, ESP M...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Control system
Control panel
Ease of use
Best Value

8.8

8
Rain Bird LNK2 Smart WiFi Module (2nd Generation), Compatible with TRU Rain Bird Irrigation Timers and ESP-LXIVM, ESP-ME, ESP M...
Functionality
Ease of installation
Control system
Control panel
Ease of use

8.6

9

8.6

Rain Bird ESP-TM2 12 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | TM2-12
Ease of installation
Functionality
Control quality
Ease of use
Value for money

8.6

9
Rain Bird ESP-TM2 12 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | TM2-12
Ease of installation
Functionality
Control quality
Ease of use
Value for money
Premium Pick

8.5

10

8.5

Rain-Bird ESP-TM2 Indoor Outdoor Irrigation WiFi Zone Controller Timer Box and Link Lnk WiFi Mobile Wireless Smartphone Upgrade...
Ease of setup
Functionality
Wifi connectivity
Control capability
Time saving
Value for money
Premium Pick

8.5

10
Rain-Bird ESP-TM2 Indoor Outdoor Irrigation WiFi Zone Controller Timer Box and Link Lnk WiFi Mobile Wireless Smartphone Upgrade...
Ease of setup
Functionality
Wifi connectivity
Control capability
Time saving
Value for money

Our Top Choice

Best Rain Bird Controller

9.8

1

9.8

Rain Bird ESP-ME3 4 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | ESP-ME3-A1
Ease of installation
Functionality
Value for money
Replacement value
Build quality
Irrigation efficiency
Best Rain Bird Controller

9.8

1
Rain Bird ESP-ME3 4 Station WiFi Ready Indoor/Outdoor Controller | ESP-ME3-A1
Ease of installation
Functionality
Value for money
Replacement value
Build quality
Irrigation efficiency
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