“Hunter Hydrawise is the go-to for professional installers and serious gardeners — flow meter support is a unique advantage”
The Hunter Hydrawise HC6 ($99-$149) is recommended with a 8.2/10 consensus score across 8 expert reviews. Experts highlight professional-grade irrigation control and flow meter support for leak detection. PCMag says: "Hunter Hydrawise is the go-to for professional installers and serious gardeners ..." Best for: Professional installations, Serious gardeners, Leak detection focus.

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Hunter Hydrawise HC6
Outdoor
Consensus Score — 8 experts
Updated 3 weeks ago
“Hunter Hydrawise is the go-to for professional installers and serious gardeners — flow meter support is a unique advantage”
Key Features
- ✓ Flow meter support
- ✓ Predictive weather
- ✓ Professional grade
- ✓ 6 or 12 zones
Best For
What Experts Agree On
What Experts Love
- ✓ Professional-grade irrigation control
- ✓ Flow meter support for leak detection
- ✓ Predictive weather watering
- ✓ 6 or 12-zone options
- ✓ Alexa compatible
Common Criticisms
- ✗ More complex setup than Rachio or B-hyve
- ✗ Professional-grade complexity may overwhelm DIYers
- ✗ No HomeKit or Google Home native support
What The Experts Say
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