Features:

  • Fully Automatic - EPA WaterSense certified, dynamically creates and adjusts watering schedules optimized for your plants/lawns
  • Lifetime Cloud Service - Connects to WiFi(2.4G), monitors and controls your sprinkler system anywhere from iOS(8.3+), Android(5.0+) devices and Web browsers
  • Eco Friendly - Save up to 50% of your outdoor water use with advanced water saving technologies including weather forecasting and historical statistics
  • Water Restriction - Alerts and auto complies to the watering rules in your local area
  • Easy Installation - Installs or replaces in around 15 minutes with basic tools. No professionals required. Indoor use only. 24VAC power adapter NOT included. You can power your Netro with the existing 24VAC power adapter from your old sprinkler controller
Mind Blown! Amazing Product! Bravo Netro!

I purchased the Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller over the weekend, received it yesterday, and installed and tested it in about 15 minutes during my lunch break. The previous home-owner had two controllers: An older model for 6 stations and a relatively newer Rainbird model for 8 stations. Both of these units were used to control 7 stations. I have no idea why it was setup this way, but I had lost the ability to identify and test my zones because the buttons stopped working on both units. After a little bit of research, I discovered the Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller. The reviews were promising and I felt I had nothing to lose. My expectations were far exceeded with this purchase. Not only did I have the unit installed in minutes with zero previous experience, I was able to test every zone, customize the names for quick reference, and even select what is being watered--lawn, shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, etc. down to the plant species. While walking around my yard and testing the system with my iPhone, I discovered a broken sprinkler--bonus! I also noticed that all local regulations were automatically reflected in the watering schedule. The Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller is going to pay for itself in short order. I'm looking forward to adding this unit Alexa in the future. To note, I received a nice thank you email from Netro after installing the product. I replied to Arlene and asked a question about the moisture monitoring that seems to be built-in. She replied right away! Evidently, the default moisture level is 75% and will adjust based on watering, soil, weather, and other indicators over time. However, you can add moisture monitors to the system if you so choose—not something I really need at this time. All-in-all, this is a very sleek, easy-to-use and install product. If you're in the market for a new controller, or even if you're not and you want to do your part to conserve our precious water, especially in California, the Netro Smart Sprinkler Controller is amazing. Finally, I wouldn't be going out of my way to write this review if I didn't believe this is such a great product. Netro is a startup company, but they are light-years ahead of the competition and I'm certain they will develop many more useful products utilizing smart technology as more people use the product and provide feedback. Bravo Netro!

Easy Install, WiFi configuration, learning curve for app.

So far so good. Took me about 15 min to install, another 10 to download the app, create an account and get it connected to the WiFi. Stays connected to the WiFi so far. The app takes a little to figure out but I think I got through it. We have watering restrictions and currently only get to water one day a week. March 1st will tell if it is set up correct as we go to 3 times a week for spring. Will report back on it then. Update, still happy with this controler. It changed over to the spring watering schedule I created without a hitch.

Finally! Thank you Netro.

I’m a huge fan of simple user interfaces, especially ones that hide advanced feature like Netro. When my last outdoor irrigation control system broke I wasn’t overly sad. I never got how these old systems could make something so simple as watering 4-5 zones so complicated. I struggled with how to set up zones manual watering, over watering, so much so when the system broke we just used the hose or manual operation for a few months. Then along cam Netro. My installation was more than 15 minutes because I had an outdoor hard-wired box I had to rip out, put a new case that included a GFCI outlet and hard wire GFCI, which is not trivial to the uninitiated. After that process wiring Netro was a breeze. Remember to take a picture of your old wiring then just plug it in. Netro booted right up, and the app walked you step by step through the process. I didn’t know which zone watered what so I just left the names as-is because you can manually press play and see which is which after. Now irrigation has caught up to technology or technology has caught up to irrigation. I basically set it and forget it, checking the app here and there. It does show ground moisture level which I wonder how accurate it is, especially here in the desert. I also like that follows water restrictions and limits watering to what’s needed. I’m not a fan of using anymore water than is needed, so this is a balance that keeps my wife happy with a small piece of grass and me happy that I’m not wasting more water than is necessary. This system rocks,

Works great!

Easy to install and configure. Everything works as it should on our nine zones. We use these for our rental properties, and the remote access feature is essential. The weather forecasting and water saving are features are theoretically nice to have, but I disable those features to keep things simple. A standard rain/freeze sensor is installed (3rd party product, not Netro). The magnetic closure on the front cover of the unit is a nice touch. I've tried one other smart sprinkler controller brand that starts with "R" and ends in "ainMachine" (RM). It's more than twice the cost and delivers similar features, but I don't need the fancy touch screen (b/c I don't want tenants messing with it). The only difference I'm aware of is that Netro requires the cloud to operate properly (FAQ says it'll work for 30 days w/o connection to the cloud), but the RM brand unit can work independently and indefinitely if the cloud goes down. Since I'm not worried about Netro's cloud going down, this product difference isn't a concern for me. The App takes some getting used to, but so does the RM app. Neither app is significantly better, so it's a tie for me there. For price and simplicity, I'lll keep buying these for our rental properties as long as they're available.

Works great with Google Home or Alexa

This smart Sprinkler works great. Setup was quite easy. Small tip - First I had configure the mobile app wifi setup by connect the adapter line to Netro Sprite and complete the setup process inside my home before going outside/garage to setup the Zone line. Which helps me the signal strength and setup easily. I had also configured the Netro to Google Home and works great. It doesn't have direct API feature so its limited with specific phrases only. You can't directly link Netro Sprite using Google Home App. You have to use Assistant app to talk through and link. I've had given the instructions below: Here is how you connect Netro to Google home: Please use your google assistant app to find "Netro Sprite", by directly typing "talk to Netro Sprite". Then tap the "link" button, and you will be redirected to the account login page. After using your Netro account to be successfully linked, you will be able to use google home to work with Netro. You can talk to your Google home like: "Hey google, ask Netro Sprite to water zone two for 5 minutes." or "Hey google, ask Netro Sprite to stop watering." The Netro Sprite should start/stop watering accordingly. Here is how you connect Netro to Amazon Alexa: After you have added "Netro" to your Alexa skills, please enable it and the Alexa app will jump to the "link account" page. After using your Netro account to be successfully linked, you will be able to use Alexa to work with Netro. You can talk to your Alexa like: "Alexa, ask Netro to water zone two for 5 minutes." or "Alexa, ask Netro to stop watering." The Netro Sprite should start/stop watering accordingly.

Long review but worth your time to read

All companies are good when things go right. That's not the way my purchase went. I received a unit that the reset button stuck down after the first time it was pushed. After contacting Netro via email they had a gentleman contact me later the same day. He shipped out a replacement the next day for my home and said he would call back and walk me through setup. A few days later the new timmer ariaved and amazingly about 5 min after I signed for the timmer the gentleman from Netro support called me. For love or money we could not get the timmer and my Wi-Fi to link he was patient, knowalgble, and very methodical. He finally found the problem that was completely in my Wi-Fi and finished setup with me. This entire process took at least two hours and he never made me or my wife who was helping me feel anything but respected even though we are not the most tech savvy people. It has been a couple of weeks now, we have had this timmer and I feel I can report its intial service. I have new seed planted in some areas and not in others. I am not sure but it looks as if start times and what would have been called programs in past timmers are unlimited. Right now I have what on an older generation timmer would require 4 programs and 7 start times. At least so far it is the best timmer i have ever worked with. I think to make that statement hold the affect it should it should be known that I owned Classic Homes Landscape of Mesa Arizona from 1991 until 2012 when I retired. I have worked with hundreds if not thousands of timers but this new generation is amazing, and can do things that the very best Iritrol or Hunter can not. Or at least couldn't in 2012. I hope this review was helpful to you a perspective buyer and to Netro.

Go with the Netro! Better than the rest!

I absolutely love the Netro Smart Sprinkler! I did a lot of research and price comparison prior to making a purchase. I was down to a choice between RainMachine and Rachio when I stumbled upon Netro. Netro had exactly what I was looking for! It does all the smart watering things you expect (gathers weather forecast, adjusts schedules, plant database, etc.), but where it excels is with the optional plant sensor, and in customer service. The plant sensor can be used anywhere, and it is more of a soil/weather at your yard sensor. It is solar powered, so as long as you put it in a place that gets sun for at least an hour a day, you'll never need to replace a battery or charge it. Mine is in my front yard in the grass as this is my main watering zone. The sensor adds to what the Netro already does great by giving you actual weather for your house, not just your city. It has been raining/snowing here for the past 4 days and my sprinklers have not come on once, where they would have come on 4 times had I not upgraded to Netro. Their customer service is fantastic, and the company reached out to me prior to my install to make sure I was satisfied with my purchase, and to offer assistance, if I needed it, to do the install. I appreciate a company that stands behind their product like that. I did not need assistance with the install as the entire process is very straight forward and I had my old system down and the Netro installed and up and running in 10 minutes. The plant sensor took another 3 minutes, plus finding the right spot in the yard to stake it. Netro is building a database of local regulations regarding when you can or can't water. My area was not in the database when I installed, but there is a place in the app where you can submit missing regulations. You can also set your own regulations if you prefer, however, I suggest submitting your local area regs, if they don't already have them. I sent min in on a Saturday and they were uploaded and on my system by Monday. Amazing! Overall, I'm extremely happy with this system. I haven't had to adjust anything by hand (as I did before) and I haven't looked at the system to check on watering. I have looked at the system for data, which is just awesome if you are a data junky like me.

Awesome little device

I recently replaced an older rain bird control panel with this little guy. I can't say enough great things about it: 1) Installation was simple. It took me longer to find a drill bit to mount it than it did to hang and wire it. 2) The installation quick start guide was well written and easy to follow. Each step worked exactly like it should. 3) The app is extremely intuitive and has tons of flexibility. 4) The fact that my programs are stored in the cloud is SO much better than when it was on the device. Power would go out, and of course the 9V battery in my old unit would be weak, so I'd have to turn the dial and set each zone, etc...no more! 5) the app also gives you tons of data on how much you've watered and the moisture in the soil. 6) the price. I don't understand how this is so much less expensive than other smartphone controlled units. I had to keep rereading the description about what the device does because I couldn't believe what I was getting for my money. 7) Alexa enabling work flawlessly...I can't think of when I would use it except if I wanted to turn a zone off or on manually, but it was easy to set up. I've put this through the ringer, and I can't really find anything I dislike about it! Great Product.

Netro Sprite is a fantastic product!

Very pleased. Support is tremendous, having questions not listed in the FAQ and they responded back to me after posted hours It is a little difficult to set up the app, because the Apple phone wants to switch from the Netro setup network back to the wifi on the home router when setting up, so that took me a few trys. Overall, I am very happy after 1 day and all 10 zones respond with no issues. Current controller over 20 years old, so I hope this one is as good- it certainly is more convenient! In addition to the pictures they suggest of the current wiring in your existing controller (if replacing) I cut my wires at the existing controller and left a bit of color so if I had any questions, they were still attached. I have attached pictures of what I am referring to. One is old and other is new. You can see where I cut the old wires so I had easy reference. Over 20 years ago they used two wires of 6 underground cable so I have 2 identical colors of everything. Just be careful and know which wire is which zone when you reattach to the sprite if you want to keep the same zones. 1 month in- convenience of the app on the phone is wonderful and the connection to Dark Sky for precipitation report for my zip code has been awesome to help determine if we need to water. This is one of the best "may not need right now- but gotta have it!" purchases I have made all year. Thanks Netro!

Pretty Great.

Guys, This thing is fantastic. It took me about 15 minutes to take down my old controller and get the sprite installed and connected to my network. connecting the wires isn't complicated, but it doesn't really give you a positive visual connection like the screw terminals of the old controller. This wasn't a really big deal because the first thing I wanted to do any way was fiddle around with turning zones off and on from the app. Oh Man, the app, it's great. It gives you a range of configuration options from "Handle absolutely everything for me" to "Do exactly as I say." It's fairly intuitive and lets you customize just about everything. Lag time between app and controller is minimal. I'm really excited to see how this effects my water bill and lawn health. My only hold up is that all the operation is controlled from the app and there is no override or controls at the controller itself. But hey, $100 for a smart controller with 12 zones and a polished app? I'll take it.

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