The Rachio 3 16-zone system has dropped to $224 and gives you ultimate control over your sprinklers

Rachio 3 controller
Rachio 3 controller (Image credit: Thrifter)

A couple days ago the Rachio 3 8-zone sprinkler controller dropped to $192 and we shared that deal. It's still at a decent low price of $199, but today's deal is about the 16-zone version. It was $250 two days ago, which was already a nice $30 discount. Now it's down to $223.85, an all-new low price. That's almost $60 off what it was selling for in June.

The deal given is no longer valid and we do not have a better one. However, we have found some similar deals

Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8 Zone

Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8 Zone

$199.99 $229.99 Save $30

Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8 Zone

Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8 Zone

$199.99 $229.99 Save $30

Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, 16 Zone 2nd Generation

Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, 16 Zone 2nd Generation

$178.75 $249.99 Save $71

Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8 Zone

Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8 Zone

$179.99 $229.99 Save $50

Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8 Zone

Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8 Zone

$164.49 $229.99 Save $66

These are Rachio's newest controllers. They come with a limited warranty. The smart controller works with smart home platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It has dual-band Wi-Fi and a long-distance Flex radio. The installation is also very simple and will take you less than 30 minutes with no special tools required. Once it's in, the Rachio can monitor and manage how you use your water. Use your smartphone to set schedules, make automatic adjustments for the weather, and more. This is also the only generation of the Rachio compatible with Rachio's wireless flow meter, which adds even more advanced control over your water.

John Levite
J.D. Levite has been in the deals game since 2012. He has posted daily deals at Gizmodo, The Wirecutter, The Sweethome, and now for Thrifter. He was there for the first Prime Day and has braved the full force of Black Friday. If you cut him, he bleeds savings. But don't try it for real. That's a metaphor.