Rachio Irrigation 31May17

I've long contemplated updating my sprinkler control to a web-attached variety. Alerted by my friend DD that Colo Spgs Utilities offers a rebate on a "smart" irrigation controller I took the plunge on the same device he used - Rachio, a Colorado company. Installation and configuration was simple though a call to support was required to register the unit with the cloud service - I don't know why the automated scheme did not work. I got the controller for ~$240 (with $50 AMZ card) and CSU will rebate me 50% of the price so net ~$95... I'll also get another 10% back, $19, by using my Amazon credit card (we get 10% back on all purchases for first 6 months). The Rachio is mostly configured but I need to do advanced zone config and add some better water-saving schedules but the main advantage for me in the online access via web app or phone app. Replacing the venerable RainBird. Cool IoT - now let's hope we are not 'bot attacked and our sprinkling goes haywire.