Rain Bird SST1200OUT Single-to-Set Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler/Irrigation Timer/Controller, 12-Zone/Station (This New/Improved Model Replaces SST1200O)

I needed a replacement controller for my 11 zone system so buying this 12 zone controller was perfect, It replaced a previous 18 year RainBird controller. No need to buy two 6 zone system so I saved a lot of money. Very easy to install, program multiple start times, zones and increase/decrease watering times based on weather/season. Highly recommend this inexpensive controller that is basic without any bells and whistles and does the job. What helped me decide on this controller is that I bought it on sale and 2 day delivery.

Our old Rainbird bit the dust, and we replaced it with the Rainbird SST1200OUT! This updated Rainbird is much more water-efficient. It is very easy to program and is highly functional for multiple watering stations. It is excellent quality and waters our front and back large lawns and a rosebush garden. In addition, it waters two raised beds in the back of the house and four raised beds on the side of the house. We did not use the Wi-Fi connectivity. We saw substantial savings in our water bill! You’ll see rainbows with this Rainbird!

I found nothing to dislike about the unit. It does exactly what it's advertised to do. My general handyman installed it in about 20 minutes, fitting it to an existing system whose control had died. Very, very easy to program! Very flexible options in scheduling.My one complaint is against myself, not the unit. I wish I had gotten the one with the wi-fi remote, but was reluctant to spend the additional money, and it really wasn't that much! My old unit had a little carry-around remote and that is unbelievably handy and convenient. This new unit does not, but there is a Rainbird model that does, and I wish I had bought it. Without it, I have to go outside to the box whenever I want to water just a particular zone, or run an unscheduled program. Also, to trouble-shoot the sprinkler heads - see who is running as it should, and who needs adjustment, the remote let me stand out in the yard and turn zones on and off, without having to return to the control box each time. With 12 zones to check, that feature was very handy. It was also handy for watering the neighbor's cat when he would come in my yard seeking baby birds or newborn squirrels to devour. Didn't hurt him, but sure destroyed his dignity and sent him flying home! (Neighbor knew I did it, and thought it was hilarious.)

This is a simple and easy to wire up and program unit. This Rainbird unit does not have Wifi capability, but I am very content without it. Simple to change program times and very intuitive. Once you set this Bird up, you will never have to look at instructions again. That simple.

The product quality shows as soon as you open the package, and as the ad states you really don't need the instructions, the setup is that easy, and what else can I say, it's Rainbird!!