Standard on every new PJL sprinkler installation (included in the install cost). Available as a retrofit on most existing systems — pricing scales by zone count from $595, plus standard service call. Real-time weather skipping, zone-by-zone runtime tracking, app control from anywhere, and 30-40% lower water bills than a generic timer.
Most generic sprinkler timers run a fixed schedule whether or not it's actually needed. Hydrawise is a smart WiFi controller that adjusts your watering based on real conditions — and lets you see (and control) everything from your phone.
Pulls forecast data from local weather stations and skips runs when rain is coming. Throttles back on cool days, runs longer on hot ones. No more Tuesday-morning sprinklers running through a Monday-night thunderstorm.
Run a zone, suspend the schedule, change a runtime, check what watered when — all from your phone. Works whether you're in the backyard or on vacation in another country.
If a zone runs longer than expected, pressure drops mid-cycle, or the controller can't reach the WiFi, your phone gets a ping within an hour. A stuck-open valve doesn't run for a week — it runs until you see the alert and shut it off.
Every run, every duration, every weather decision logged. Becomes invaluable for diagnostics later — "this zone has been running 2 minutes shorter for three weeks" surfaces a clogged head before you'd notice the brown patch.
Typical Newmarket 6-zone home with a Hydrawise retrofit, watering 3 days/week at a 40% smart-skip rate. Plug in your own municipality and zones to see what you'd save.
Whether you're getting a new sprinkler system installed or upgrading an existing one, here's how Hydrawise fits in.
Every new PJL sprinkler installation ships with Hydrawise as standard. No upcharge, no premium tier, no upsell. Smart-controller programming, WiFi setup and the full app walk-through are built into the install quote.
Already have a working sprinkler system? Hydrawise drops in to replace most existing controllers regardless of original brand — Hunter, Rain Bird, Toro, Orbit, Irritrol, generic. ~2-hour install, full schedule re-program, walk-through.
About 2 hours start to finish on a typical 4-6 zone residential system. Same flow every time.
Tell us your zone count and current controller brand. We confirm Hydrawise compatibility and quote the retrofit upfront — no surprise pricing on install day.
Pick a date that fits. Most retrofits happen on a single morning visit — typically 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Power cut, zone wires labelled, old controller removed and taken with us for recycling. You don't have to dispose of anything.
Mount the new controller, reconnect zone wires, supply power, connect to your home WiFi network, sync to your local weather station.
Build a schedule per zone based on your soil, sun exposure, and what's growing. Weather-skipping enabled, alerts enabled, runtime history active from day one.
Set up the Hydrawise app on your phone, walk you through running a zone manually, suspending the schedule, reading the runtime log, and what the alerts look like.
Almost always yes — Hydrawise is compatible with most existing residential and light-commercial irrigation systems regardless of original brand.
We've successfully retrofitted Hydrawise onto:
The few cases where retrofit gets complicated:
If you're not sure whether your system qualifies, send us a photo of your existing controller and the zone count. We'll confirm before booking.
A Hydrawise retrofit improves how your system thinks. But if your sprinkler heads are over-pressurized and misting, or your nozzles aren't matched to the heads, the smart controller is just managing a flawed system more efficiently.
Pressure-regulated heads + low-pressure nozzles on every new install. Most companies upcharge for this. We don't — because efficient water needs both a smart brain (Hydrawise) and proper hydraulics. Both, every time.
If you're considering a retrofit on a system that has known coverage issues, dry spots, or visible misting at the heads, we'll often recommend addressing those during the same visit — pressure-regulated head replacement is $68 each ($95 service call applies once). Honesty is cheaper than coming back twice.
Patrick is Hunter Hydrawise Certified — trained directly by Hunter Industries on smart-controller programming, hydraulic design, and water-efficient zone configuration. PJL is listed as a Hunter Authorized Installer, which means we get direct manufacturer support on warranty claims, technical advice, and software updates. We've installed Hydrawise across hundreds of properties in York Region and the GTA since 2015.
Send us your zone count and current controller brand. We'll confirm compatibility and quote the retrofit upfront.