They runs the same firmware/software and are compatible with the same OpenSprinkler mobile application. The TIAO Sprinkler systems are fully compatible with the OpenSprinkler systems. TIAO also makes the Smart Sprinkler Pi for $50 and can also control up to 16 zones. Just as I was about to order the OpenSprinkler Pi, I came across the TIAO Smart Sprinkler for $60 that can control up to 16 zones. I am still looking for a cheaper solution and since I already have a Raspberry Pi and I like tinkering, I thought of going with the OpenSprinkler Pi, which is only $78.
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My house only has 4 zones so I don’t need the expansion board but for $160 plus a $16 wireless Wifi router ( TP-LINK-TL-WR702N ), it cost almost as much as the Rachiro system, which I feel is a better and nicer looking system. The OpenSprinkler system ($160) has 8 zones built-in and can be expanded to 56 zones by adding three additional expansion boards, each board adds 16 additional zones and cost $58.
Other systems don’t support that many zones or is expensive to support that many zones. Another co-worker elected to go with the OpenSprinkler system because his sprinkler has 23 zones. My brother-in-law and a co-worker have the Rachiro system (Amazon best seller) and they are happy, but I didn’t want to spend $200.
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My second smart device is the EcoBee smart thermostat which I got for free with free installation from SDG&E through their Reduce Your Use Rewards program.įor the smart sprinkler, there are many products on the market and they typically cost over $200. I love being able to open my garage door when I am driving my own car and being able to remotely open the garage door for my kids. MyQ allows me to monitor and control my garage door from remote location via my phone (iOS and Android). Note, the MyQ product is also sold under the Chamberlain brand and as far as I know, they are the same product. The 888LM is needed if you have older LiftMaster garage door opener. The LiftMaster MyQ solution consist of two modules, an 828LM Gateway and 888LM Garage Door Opener.
I now have three smart devices (LiftMaster MyQ, EcoBee Smart Thermostat and Smart Sprinkler). I have always wanted a good way to monitor and control my garage door I even attempted a DIY solution with a Raspberry Pi and a relay board until my brother in law recommended the LiftMaster MyQ (I also learned about the EcoBee Smart Thermostat from him). There are too many devices and I am not quite sure which one to invest my time and money on. I am a beginner in the smart devices market.
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