TL;DR
A smart irrigation controller is a sprinkler timer that adjusts watering schedules automatically using local weather data, on-site sensors, or both, instead of running fixed run times year-round. EPA WaterSense-labeled models must demonstrate they can match watering to plant need, and utilities commonly offer rebates because they cut outdoor use 15 to 30 percent.
What it means
A smart irrigation controller is a sprinkler timer that adjusts watering schedules automatically using local weather data, on-site sensors, or both, instead of running fixed run times year-round. EPA WaterSense-labeled models must demonstrate they can match watering to plant need, and utilities commonly offer rebates because they cut outdoor use 15 to 30 percent. Most connect to Wi-Fi for app control and skip cycles after rain without a separate rain sensor.
Where it sits in the glossary
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