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Eco-Friendly Garden Gadgets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller Lets You Optimize Watering

— November 6, 2015 — Eco
Perhaps there has been no rain in your area or too much; the Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller will automatically be able to sense as such and adjust accordingly to ensure you aren't literally throwing money and resources down the drain. The sprinkler system hasn't experienced many changes since it was first created other than some minor tweaks here and there until now. The Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller allows users to take complete control over how their system works from letting it work according to the weather, to asking for permission before operating.

Ideal for connected homes that require additional ways to conserve and optimize, the Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller could save as much as 30% of the water you're currently using.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Irrigation Controllers - The Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the market of garden gadgets, offering users complete control over their sprinkler system and the ability to optimize water usage based on weather conditions.
2. Connected Homes - The rise of connected homes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the industry to develop eco-friendly gadgets like the Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller that can help conserve resources and save money.
3. Resource Conservation - The growing concern for resource conservation creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the development of eco-friendly garden gadgets like the Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller that can reduce water usage by up to 30%.
Industry Implications
1. Garden Gadgets - The garden gadget industry has the opportunity to embrace disruptive innovations like the Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller to offer consumers more control over their watering systems and promote eco-friendly practices.
2. Home Automation - The home automation industry can capitalize on the trend of connected homes by developing smart gadgets like the Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller that optimize resource usage and provide convenience to homeowners.
3. Water Conservation - Water conservation initiatives and organizations have the opportunity to collaborate with companies like Rachio to promote and adopt innovative smart irrigation controllers as a means to conserve water and reduce waste.
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