With the snow melting away and warmer temps making a comeback, you may be peering out your window wondering how in the world you're going to bring your lawn back from the dead. Breathing new life into your lawn may sound like a challenge after a long winter, but a smart sprinkler controller like our favorite, the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, can help take the guesswork out of bringing your grass back to a healthy shade of green for springtime. The second-generation Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, pictured, is our favorite smart sprinkler because it offers a ton of easy-to-use options and isn't intimidating to install. In short, a smart sprinkler controller automates your in-ground sprinkler system's watering schedule and gives you control over the system from virtually anywhere via the companion app, which is especially convenient when you're out of town. Most smart sprinkler controllers can also be regulated using smart assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple's Siri.

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