# Irrigreen Smart In-Ground Sprinkler System 3 review

Buried robotic sprinkler heads that spray water in your lawn's shape

- Our score: 6.6 out of 10
- Price: $1,999 (checked Nov 4, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: new in ground installs on odd shaped lawns
- Skip if: you already have working in ground sprinklers
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/irrigreen-smart-in-ground-sprinkler-system-3/

## Verdict

Irrigreen is for homeowners putting in a new in ground system who want water to land only on the lawn, and Bob Vila's cup test found near perfect coverage. It is costly per head, needs digging and new pipe, and TechHive saw spray drift onto a path a day after tuning, so skip it if you already have a working sprinkler system.

## Pros

- Sprays to the exact shape you draw in the app
- One head can replace several fixed heads
- Near even coverage in Bob Vila cup test
- Controller also runs 8 traditional valve zones

## Cons

- Over $2,000 to start, heads $259 each
- Needs trenching and new pipe
- Only one head runs at a time
- Throw distance drifted between days in TechHive testing

## Specs

- type: Pop up in ground sprinkler head with 16 rotating streams that it opens and closes to paint any lawn shape (Irrigreen, TechHive)
- coverage: Up to 2,800 sq ft per head, 5 to 30 ft throw; Irrigreen says most 8,000 to 10,000 sq ft lawns need 3 to 5 heads
- power: Wired to the Smart Controller 3, 110 to 210 V AC (Irrigreen)
- runtime: About 0.05 to 0.055 in of water per full rotation, roughly 8 minutes per pass; only one head runs at a time (Irrigreen, TechHive, Bob Vila)
- weather rating: No IP rating published; buried head with weather based Auto Water skip (TechHive)
- app: Irrigreen app for iOS and Android, Wi-Fi controller, Alexa start and stop (TechHive)
- setup: Needs trenching, new 1 in PVC mainline, 40 to 80 PSI and at least 8 GPM, plus a backflow preventer not included; existing sprinkler pipes cannot be reused (Irrigreen, Bob Vila, TechHive)
- maintenance: Wells need a mesh filter; Nozzle 3 and filter kit $14.99, mesh filter 6 pack $9.99 (Irrigreen store)
- dimensions: Controller 9.25 x 9.5 x 3.5 in (Irrigreen controller page)

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active
- warranty: 2 years from installation; 30 day free returns

## Questions buyers ask

### Can I reuse my existing sprinkler pipes?

No. Bob Vila and TechHive both say Irrigreen needs its own new pipe and wiring, so plan on trenching.

### How many heads do I need?

Each head covers up to 2,800 sq ft. Irrigreen says most 8,000 to 10,000 sq ft lawns need 3 to 5 heads.

### What water supply does it need?

Constant 40 to 80 PSI, ideally 60, and at least 8 GPM, plus a backflow preventer you buy separately.

## Sources

1. [Irrigreen store: Smart In-Ground Sprinkler System 3](https://irrigreen.com/products/irrigreen-smart-in-ground-sprinkler-system-3-1-head)
2. [Irrigreen: System 3 collection](https://irrigreen.com/pages/irrigreen-system-3-collection)
3. [Irrigreen: 3.0 Sprinkler Systems FAQ](https://irrigreen.com/pages/bundle)
4. [Bob Vila: Irrigreen review](https://bobvila.com/reviews/irrigreen-review/)
5. [TechHive: Irrigreen precision sprinkler system review](https://www.techhive.com/article/1483212/irrigreen-precision-sprinkler-system-review.html)