A smart outdoor faucet timer is the ideal solution to this problem. First off, you get a timer that ensures your lawn or garden gets watered on a consistent schedule. Second, you get a software interface for changing your schedule on the fly. If it’s been very dry out, you can increase your watering, and vice-versa. We’ve reviewed some similar products in the past, including WiFi irrigation sprinkler controllers. With summer just around the corner, it felt like the right time to talk about smart outdoor faucet timers.
Today, we’ll be reviewing the three best options on today’s market. We’ll start with the LinkTap G2. This is an upgraded version of the original LinkTap, which was itself one of the most popular faucet timers. Next, we’ll look at the Rainpoint Smart Watering Timer. This faucet timer can be paired with soil moisture sensors to further fine-tune your watering schedule. Finally, we’ll examine the Netro Pixie. This is a solar-powered faucet timer that doesn’t require batteries or a power outlet. Let’s take a closer look at the features, benefits, and drawbacks of each timer. After that, we’ll know enough to render our verdict.