[PaulDenise]

I have an Acu-Rite rain gauge that talks to my wifi. i can see on my phone or ipad how much it has rained and whether the sprinklers came on or not. I also have a $99 Orbit b-hive irrigation controller. This also talks back and forth to my wifi.

So, when we are out of town, I can see how much it rained and turn off the sprinklers, if needed. All contol and setting of the Orbit is thru your iphone or ipad or computer. Want twenty more minutes on the front yard from a thousand miles away, just push a button on the app!

That way if it only rains a small amount, I can still water. If it rains alot, I can turn off my sprinklers for the week.

It is also nice to verify that your sprinklers are working given the limited sprinkling allowed.

I could not understand nor control the various rain switches, solar syncs, or seasonal adjustments on the "smart" Hunter that came with the house.

I do not put my data on the internet, but only use it for my irrigation decisions.

I also make the decisions myself rather than attempting to have the rain gauge talk to the controller.