In an April 12 article in U.S. News & World Report, Rain Bird took two of the five positions in the media outlet's Best Sprinkler Systems review. 

Rain Bird's 32ETI Easy to Install In-Ground Automatic Sprinkler System Kit was deemed the "Best DIY System" and Rain Bird's ESP-TM2 was named "best for easy programming."

The article praises the 32ETI for taking "elements into account, thanks to its wind-resistant rain curtain nozzle and rain delay feature that allows you to suspend watering for days at a time without the need to reset your normal watering schedule."

The ESP-TM2 was credited for having "advanced features, such as the Contractor Default setting, which allows you to save and restore your watering schedule for further ease of operation.

U.S. News & World Report conducted research and read numerous real-life consumer reviews to determine the best national mold removal services. The outlet also consulted experts in the field, including Jeremy Yamaguchi, CEO of Lawn Love, and Marco Picano, co-owner of Picano Landscaping. They also took into account the reputation of brands in the irrigation industry to determine the best sprinkler systems on the market.