Smart Irrigation Timers? What is that?
What Is a Smart Timer for Your Sprinkler System?
If you have a sprinkler system, the timer is the brain behind it.
A smart sprinkler timer is simply a newer timer that adjusts watering automatically so you don’t have to guess.
At Priddy Landscaping & Irrigation, we install and service smart timers across Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield, and San Juan County NM, and homeowners usually ask the same question:
“Is it really worth it?”
Short answer: yes — for most homes.
How a Smart Timer Works (Plain English)
Old-school timers water on a fixed schedule:
Rain or shine
Hot or cold
Windy or calm
A smart timer thinks for itself.
It uses:
Local weather data
Temperature
Rain forecasts
Seasonal changes
If it rains, it waters less.
If it’s hot, it waters more.
If it’s cold, it skips watering.
No more running outside to turn the system off.
The Biggest Advantages of a Smart Sprinkler Timer
1. Saves Water (and Money)
Smart timers don’t overwater.
That means:
Lower water bills
Healthier grass
Fewer muddy spots and runoff
Most homeowners notice savings within the first season.
2. No Guesswork
You don’t need to know:
How long to water
When to adjust for seasons
When to shut it off
The timer handles it automatically.
You can still adjust it anytime from your phone.
3. Control From Your Phone
Smart timers connect to Wi-Fi.
You can:
Start or stop watering anywhere
Get alerts if something’s wrong
Adjust schedules without going outside
Great if you travel or forget to change settings.
What Is a Flow Control Sensor? (This Is the Big One)
A flow control sensor watches how much water moves through your system.
If something breaks — like:
A cracked pipe
A blown sprinkler head
A stuck valve
The sensor notices abnormal water flow and can:
Shut the system off automatically
Send you an alert
This can prevent:
Flooded yards
Washed-out landscaping
Massive water bills
We’ve seen this save homeowners thousands of gallons of water.
Peace of Mind (The Part People Love Most)
This is the part no one thinks about until something goes wrong.
With a smart timer and flow sensor:
You don’t worry about leaks while sleeping
You don’t worry while at work
You don’t worry while on vacation
If there’s a problem, the system tells you — or shuts itself down.
That’s real peace of mind.
Is a Smart Timer Right for Every Home?
Most homes benefit, especially if:
You forget to adjust watering
Your water bill seems high
You’ve had leaks or breaks before
You travel or aren’t home often
During a service visit, we can tell you if it makes sense for your system — no pressure.
We Install and Service Smart Timers Locally
At Priddy Landscaping & Irrigation, we:
Install smart sprinkler timers
Add flow control sensors
Set everything up for your yard
Show you how to use it (simple, not technical)
Serving Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield, Kirtland, Flora Vista, and San Juan County NM.
Thinking About Upgrading?
A smart timer doesn’t just water your lawn —
it protects your system, your water bill, and your peace of mind.
