What makes LawnCheck a better choice than a box-based controller?

[Jim]

LawnCheck provides many benefits over box-based (also called embedded) sprinkler controllers.  

A box-based controller contains all of its operating software and user-interface software within the controller.  This limits the user interface making a box-based controller just as difficult to use as an old-fashioned wall timer.  LawnCheck runs on a server and has access to almost unlimited computing resources.  This allows Lawncheck to provide a modern, true "web-based" interface that is much easier to use than any single box controller while also providing a far greater number of useful features.

Box-based controllers may not be updateable, or may require fees to update.  Lawncheck exists on a server and when new LawnCheck features are added every controller automatically has access to the new features.  LawnCheck provides instant upgrades when new features become available.

Box-based controllers are hard to access.  Box-based controllers require you to know their complex addresses to locate them to program them.  Plus if you want remote access, you have to open up a port on your router, and it's easier for intruders to gain control.  LawnCheck provides easy named access and does not require any changes to your network to use.

Box-based controllers are hard to manage.  A box based controller requires you to individually log in to each controller to make changes.  LawnCheck lets you access up to three controllers with one easy login.

In summary, Lawncheck provides significant advantages over any box-based controller including:   a far greater set of features, much easier to understand and use, automatic feature updates, much easier to access, both locally and remotely.