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Rachio 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. Save Water w/ Rain, Freeze & Wind Skip), App Enabled, Works w/ Alexa, Fast & Easy Install


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Brand Rachio
Voltage 120 Volts
Product Dimensions 9.1"L x 1.4"W x 5.6"H
Material Plastic
Item Weight 16 ounces

About this item

  • WORRY-FREE WATERING - Rachio tailors your watering schedule to the specific needs of your yard and plants, providing the right amount of water no matter the landscape. Ensure a beautiful yard and lower your water bill at the same time!
  • NO MONTHLY FEES - Rachio comes complete and ready to use, without any extra charges or app subscription fees.
  • EXCLUSIVE WEATHER TECHNOLOGY - Patented Weather Intelligence automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.
  • CONTROL FROM YOUR PHONE - Manage your watering from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, set & view upcoming schedules, and see your estimated outdoor water usage.
  • FAST & EASY INSTALLATION - DIY installation in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Compatible with 99% of existing sprinkler controllers.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.1 x 1.4 x 5.6 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 8ZULW-C
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 26, 2018
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rachio
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CZ864Y9
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
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Product Description

The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller raises the smart watering bar with foolproof installation, dual-band Wi-Fi and an expressive light bar. Rachio 3 is the only controller equipped with hyperlocal Weather Intelligence Plus. The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller automatically creates watering schedules that lower your water bill and ensure a beautiful yard, while the mobile app lets you manage your sprinkler system from anywhere. Rachio partners with the top smart-home platforms including Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant, Nest, IFTTT – making it the most connected controller on the market. App Compatibility - Android 4.4+; subject to change. Mobile app is required to connect the controller to Wi-Fi. Systems that source water from a well will likely need a pump to add pressure for sprinklers.


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Set up your Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller in 30 minutes or less with no special tools

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Test your sprinkler system and remove the old controller. Then mount your new Rachio easily with our handy mounting template.

Easy-press terminals help you quickly snap into place – no screwdriver needed! Match the wires from your old setup for ready-made wiring.

The streamlined Rachio app helps connect your controller to Wi-Fi and then customize your zones and watering schedules.

What's in the box

  • Controller, power supply, quick start guide, screws and drywall anchors
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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    7,458 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value, weather connectivity, and features of the controller. For example, they mention it's worth the effort and costs, has smart weather integration, and that it has water saving features. Some appreciate the quality, and ease of setup. Opinions are mixed on performance and connectivity.

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    966 customers mention "Ease of setup"881 positive85 negative

    Customers find the setup of the controller to be very easy. They mention that the account setup was a breeze, and the app is super easy to use. They also say that the WiFi setup was quick and that tweaking the system settings is fast and easy.

    "...The instructions provided were clear and straightforward, making the installation process a breeze, even for someone like me who isn't the most tech-..." Read more

    "...to the magnetic cover, the software in the app (we use iOS)… it was simple and the experience was like opening an Apple product and having it “..." Read more

    "...It works perfectly. WiFi setup was quick and the Rachio has maintained connection to our router now for more than a month without a hiccup, in spite..." Read more

    "The Rachio 3 is a very convenient and efficient controller with a great deal of customization available - maybe a bit too much if, like me, you want..." Read more

    590 customers mention "Quality"495 positive95 negative

    Customers like the quality of the controller. They say the app is excellent, allowing them to take a picture of each sprinkler zone. They also like that they can control the watering from the app, saying the controller is smart and user-friendly. Customers also say that it has better integration with drip irrigation systems and that the app has lots of suggestions and options.

    "...Its advanced watering features, user-friendly app, and seamless integration with Home Assistant make it the perfect addition to any smart home setup...." Read more

    "...The app (Android in my case) is well thought out and lets me set up a schedule; see what the local weather will be; see when a scheduled watering..." Read more

    "...The app is extremely well designed, with lots of suggestions and options... but also very easily enables you "do your own thing"..." Read more

    "...Sprinkler maintenance is super convenient with this system as well. I can test zones from my backyard and cut water when I need to...." Read more

    218 customers mention "Water saving"172 positive46 negative

    Customers like the water saving features of the controller. They mention that it allows the water to soak into the ground and eliminates runoff. It also automatically cancels watering on rainy days and manages their lawn's water needs seamlessly. Some appreciate the weather report and how it automatically cancel watering when it rains. They also say that the app can determine watering needs and that it's easy to program.

    "...custom watering schedules, make adjustments on the fly, and view water usage reports right from my smartphone...." Read more

    "...week of use, we've been impressed by how seamlessly it manages our lawn's watering needs, whether we're at home or not...." Read more

    "...connect to local weather station - controller automatic track rain, freeze, and heat with local weather stations...." Read more

    "...It gives it a chance to soak into the ground. Highly recommend this. If your controller is outside you will need the plastic weatherproof box...." Read more

    142 customers mention "Weather connectivity"121 positive21 negative

    Customers like the weather connectivity of the controller. They mention that the local weather integration is very impressive, it has a connection with the weather forecast that will stop the sprinkler from running, and it has weather intelligence. The WiFi-connected device monitors weather conditions and adjusts watering schedules. The app integrates local weather and receives weather data from the web, allowing it to be smart.

    "...Weather Intelligence Plus technology, the controller constantly monitors local weather forecasts and automatically adjusts watering schedules to..." Read more

    "...a friend recommended this WiFi-connected device that monitors weather conditions and adjusts watering schedules accordingly...." Read more

    "...I also like that it incorporates the weather into my watering schedule...." Read more

    "...connect to local weather station - controller automatic track rain, freeze, and heat with local weather stations...." Read more

    134 customers mention "Value"108 positive26 negative

    Customers like the value of the controller. They say it's worth the cost, saves them money, and appreciate that there are no monthly fees to use it. Some customers also mention that it helps their city offers the rebate.

    "...not all that difficult, and once it’s setup as intended, it’s totally worth the money...." Read more

    "...I think the price is more than reasonable as well!" Read more

    "...all from my phone. The value for the cost is incredible. I highly recommend this product." Read more

    "...Best investment for my home and lawn so far and is already saving me tons of money on my water bill!" Read more

    133 customers mention "Features"107 positive26 negative

    Customers like the smart features of the controller. They mention that it works great, adds a lot of conveniences, and integrates with other things. The recently added Homekit functionality is a nice addition. The device is hyper intelligent and will run as automated or as manual as you prefer. Customers also appreciate the user forum and the added HomeKit functionality.

    "...seamless integration with Home Assistant make it the perfect addition to any smart home setup...." Read more

    "I love this sprinkler controller. The technology is amazing...." Read more

    "...6 zoned system was up and running again, but now with many more features and tweaking ability...." Read more

    "...to replace it does amazing job as the original one did but also gives newer features such as voltage monitoring letting me know when it solenoid..." Read more

    553 customers mention "Performance"383 positive170 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the controller. Some mention it functions very well, the app works flawlessly, and is smart in its operation. However, others say that it stopped working for unknown reasons and rendered the device useless.

    "...If you're looking for a smart sprinkler controller that combines efficiency, convenience, and innovation, the Rachio 3 is hands down the best choice...." Read more

    "...All in all, this is a solid product, and I would highly recommend it… as long as you have some time to set it up correctly...." Read more

    "...Somehow it bombed out about 75% of the way through the install. I tried a few more times before sending in a support request...." Read more

    "...It works perfectly...." Read more

    269 customers mention "Connectivity"109 positive160 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the controller. Some mention it's super easy to install, it connects to WiFi easily, and has no connectivity issues. However, others say that it does not always reconnect to WiFi after the network drops.

    "...issues until it stopped working entirely, but the replacement has disconnected from the wifi once already (I have it on a dedicated 2.4 ghz network)...." Read more

    "...I've experienced no connectivity issues, and the system has been responsive every time I've interacted with it, whether through the app or Home..." Read more

    "...My old one is Hunter, which is ok but not wifi controllable. Plus it is hard to schedule different watering schedule at the same time...." Read more

    "...Love the fact I can quickly and easily start a quick run every few days when the grass is looking a little rough and tweaking the system sets is..." Read more

    Rachio Smart Sprinkler
    5 out of 5 stars
    Rachio Smart Sprinkler
    I exchanged my Rainbird controller with new Rachio WIFI controller because wanted to control/review water cycles when out of town. Set-up using same wires was easy. Connection to WIFI super easy. Establishing the account was a breeze. Sharing app and control with other family members quick. It took me 45 minute to install and set-up a schedule.The feature I love that didn't realize when purchasing:1.) connect to local weather station - controller automatic track rain, freeze, and heat with local weather stations. It automatically adjust watering schedule by type of sprinkler heads and soil type.2.) testing mode - I can walk around the house with my phone to check sprinkler heads. it took 10 minutes to walk through my zones. No longer to run back and forth to the garage to skip to the next zone.I've been reluctant to upgrade the sprinkler controller. Now I'm wondering why didn't I do this sooner.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
    Style: 08 Zone ControllerVerified Purchase
    I recently purchased the Rachio 3 8-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller, and it has completely revolutionized the way I manage my lawn irrigation system. Not only does it excel as a standalone smart sprinkler controller, but its seamless integration with Home Assistant takes its functionality to a whole new level.

    First and foremost, the Rachio 3 is incredibly easy to install and set up. The instructions provided were clear and straightforward, making the installation process a breeze, even for someone like me who isn't the most tech-savvy. The controller's sleek and modern design also adds a touch of elegance to my garage.

    One of the standout features of the Rachio 3 is its intelligent watering capabilities. With its advanced Weather Intelligence Plus technology, the controller constantly monitors local weather forecasts and automatically adjusts watering schedules to ensure my lawn receives just the right amount of water. This not only helps conserve water but also keeps my lawn looking lush and healthy all year round.

    The mobile app that comes with the Rachio 3 is intuitive and user-friendly, allowing me to control and monitor my sprinkler system from anywhere, at any time. I can easily set up custom watering schedules, make adjustments on the fly, and view water usage reports right from my smartphone. It's incredibly convenient, especially when I'm away from home or on vacation, giving me peace of mind that my lawn is being taken care of properly.

    Now, let's talk about the integration with Home Assistant, which is the icing on the cake. I'm a big fan of home automation, and having the Rachio 3 work seamlessly with my Home Assistant setup has been a game-changer. By connecting the Rachio 3 to Home Assistant, I can incorporate my sprinkler system into various smart home routines and scenarios. For example, I have created an automation that turns off the sprinklers automatically when it detects rain through my weather sensors, avoiding any unnecessary watering.

    Furthermore, the integration with Home Assistant allows me to include the sprinkler system in my voice-controlled smart home ecosystem. I can simply ask my virtual assistant to water specific zones or even start a custom watering program without lifting a finger.

    In terms of reliability, the Rachio 3 has been rock-solid. I've experienced no connectivity issues, and the system has been responsive every time I've interacted with it, whether through the app or Home Assistant.

    Overall, the Rachio 3 8-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller is a top-notch product that truly deserves all the praise it receives. Its advanced watering features, user-friendly app, and seamless integration with Home Assistant make it the perfect addition to any smart home setup. If you're looking for a smart sprinkler controller that combines efficiency, convenience, and innovation, the Rachio 3 is hands down the best choice. Your lawn will thank you, and you'll wonder how you ever managed without it!
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021
    Style: 08 Zone ControllerVerified Purchase
    I debated for a long time before purchasing this product due to the mix of very strong reviews — both positive and negative. After using this unit for about 2 weeks, and experiencing a lot of weather in the North TX area, I’m writing to speak to both sides and offer my observations in hopes that it will help others who find themselves in the same dilemma that I did.

    First, let me say that this is an awesome product. Having worked in technology, and specifically software engineering and product development for 15-20 years, I truly appreciate the simplicity of the product. The entire setup process — from opening the box to having water running in our yard — lasted maybe 10-15 minutes max, and it was only that high because I spent about 5 minutes creating a label on our label maker to “mark” the zones on the outside of the unit. Some might call this overkill… my wife calls it particular… but nevertheless. Everything from the design, to engineering, to the magnetic cover, the software in the app (we use iOS)… it was simple and the experience was like opening an Apple product and having it “just work”.

    Second, let me speak to the setup options, since I think this is where most folks that write negative reviews get hung up. There are basically two paths to choose from, and there doesn’t really seem to be a middle ground. One path is to basically set it up as a “dumb controller” — meaning, think of what your parents probably had 20-30 years ago in their garage. You set a schedule, it is fixed, and it basically runs on certain days and times that you set. If this is your preference, then save your money and buy a different controller. There are way cheaper options on the market, and this product is going to be overkill for a schedule that simple.

    The other option, which is why I suspect most of you are probably interested or reading this in the first place, is what this system is really designed to do. You can set it up as a “smart controller” — meaning, you set a base schedule, along with some data points specific to your location, and these are fed into an algorithm, along with real-time weather information from your area, and it basically adjusts “on demand”. For example, if it rained more than a certain amount (you can set the threshold), or if rain is even expected in your area in the next 24 hours, it will skip a cycle. Or if it detects winds (again, you can set a threshold), it might adjust the time. Same thing for temperature below freezing, soil moisture, etc. There are a lot of options and you can customize which ones per zone… for example, one of our zones is a dedicated drip hose, so the wind alert doesn’t really matter but the soil moisture does. The neat thing is you can set multiple “schedules” and target different settings for each. The only thing to be aware of, is one of the settings is “time of day”… so if you have multiple schedules for the same day, and they are both set to “finish before sunrise”, for example, you might run into weird situations. We get around this by alternating days (or you can set a “fixed” time of day for one). Just a heads up for anyone running more complex schedules across zones.

    The “smart controller” setup (as I call it) is a little more work up front, and if you do it wrong, I can totally see how it will mess up your yard. However, it’s not all that difficult, and once it’s setup as intended, it’s totally worth the money. Based on our water usage, and the unpredictability of weather in the North TX area, I think this unit will pay for itself in a matter of a couple months. In the past 14 days alone, it has already saved us from running 4 different cycles for who knows how many hundreds of gallons each time. Again, this means that you actually have to do some work up front to make sure it is setup correctly. It does require a little bit of knowledge of your soil type and the ability not to over-estimate slopes. For example, just because your yard is graded (to get water away from your house) does not mean that the slope is “extreme”. All of the factors go into the algorithm… so if you get it wrong, that is not Rachio’s fault, even though it sounds like that is where most of the negative reviews stem from. It’s just like anything else with data… garbage in = garbage out. If you put good data in, then the results can be remarkable.

    The only downside, if there was one, is I could not get this to work with our existing rain sensor or HomeKit. The rain sensor threw false positives, and once I figured that out (thanks to Rachio alerting us "why" the system did not run), I just unplugged it and it's one less thing to have to worry about. For HomeKit, with a background in software engineering, I’ve looked into this technically and this appears to be an issue with Apple’s integration rather than Rachio. Practically, all this means is I cannot say “Hey Siri, turn on our sprinklers for 10 minutes". Would that be impressive to show off? Absolutely. But with the intelligence already built into Rachio's software, there’s a good chance I’ll never need to do anything manually ever again.

    In summary… this is an excellent product, but it is not for everyone. I do wish there was a review like this a few weeks back so I did not have to spend time second guessing myself before we purchased this product. All in all, this is a solid product, and I would highly recommend it… as long as you have some time to set it up correctly. I hope this helps!

    Justin
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
    Style: 08 Zone ControllerVerified Purchase
    I have no great electrical skills. But I was able to replace my (very) old Lawn Genie sprinkler controller with a Rachio 3 in an hour or so. Mostly it took that long because of the awkward placement of our old unit under a sink in the kitchen. Not ideal! But once installed, the Rachio controlled our sprinklers perfectly. The app (Android in my case) is well thought out and lets me set up a schedule; see what the local weather will be; see when a scheduled watering was automatically cancelled due to rain; see how many minutes/hours I have been watering; and schedule a quick task watering. We also set up a routine in Alexa, so that when we tell Alexa to "start the sprinkler," it waters for the amount of time I have set in the routine. It works perfectly. WiFi setup was quick and the Rachio has maintained connection to our router now for more than a month without a hiccup, in spite of being hidden under our sink and not near our router.

    All in all, I am quite pleased with the Rachio and definitely recommend it to family and friends.
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    Top reviews from other countries

    James L
    5.0 out of 5 stars My first irrigation controller
    Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2023
    Style: 08 Zone ControllerVerified Purchase
    Just finished my 5 zone irrigation system last week and purchased this based on reviews and YouTube videos I have seen. I have not used any other controller personally on my own yard however being in the landscaping industry for over 25 years I have used many basic controllers which I find very confusing and not user friendly. The Rachio on the other hand is a slick system and works perfectly so far. I like the soak feature which waters half the time then moves on to let the water soak on and goes back to finish after some time.... Great feature so no run off or over saturation. Secondly the app is very easy to use and you can set up any watering times, length etc you desire. But it also recommends based on your soil type, slope etc. Very cool. Another nice feature is you don't have to run back to the controller to test your zones....it's all from the app. Simple. Nice product....we will see how this holds up to long term usage but from what I read it's rock solid. I turned 3 of my friends on to this controller and so far and they are happy.
    Eduardo González
    4.0 out of 5 stars Es muy practico, pero presenta problemas de comunicación
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 29, 2020
    Style: 08 Zone ControllerVerified Purchase
    El dispositivo es bastante bueno, es bastante flexible de configurar y funciona según lo promocionado.

    El problema se presenta con Homekit. Presenta desconexiones constantes y debo estar desconectando el equipo y volviendo a conectar y allí vuelve.

    El último firmare también empeoró la comunicación con Homekit, espero que sea solucionado en el futuro.
    Steve Pate
    3.0 out of 5 stars Product good but not 240V even though ordered on Amazon Australia site.
    Reviewed in Australia on September 18, 2022
    Style: 08 Zone ControllerVerified Purchase
    Not 240 V transformer or Australian plug. No mention it was 110V product on advertiser site at Amazon. I had to buy a 110 - 240V transformer.
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    B H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I was hoping for
    Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2022
    Style: 08 Zone ControllerVerified Purchase
    It's only been two weeks but I will give you my first impression and it's a good one.
    The reason I was looking for a new controller was my old Rainbird always had issues with connecting to my wifi. It was ok feature wise but felt it was falling short.

    This new Rachio was super easy to install. I loved that fact the bottom of the control was left open so you don't have to pull wires through any holes. Face is held on with magnets, another nice feature.

    Connecting wise, Are you kidding me! I blinked and I missed it. I thought for sure I did something wrong as it should not be this easy but no! I was wrong and it was connected and it really was that fast!
    The rest of the set up was just as easy. I'm a guy, who has time for instructions, not me!!!! And you truly do not need them. It walks you through everything step by step. I found everything easy to understand and to navigate through.

    It has some great features in my opinion zone wise. Asks about your area you live, asks what kind of watering you are doing (Grass, bushes etc) what type of irrigation heads you are using. What slope the area is on. It then gives you the option to name the zone and add a picture. All this is to optimise your watering. So cool!

    Timer wise, again super easy. I asked to end my watering cycles at sunrise and it figured out the start times. Because you entered all the information about the zone it automatically calculates how long each zone waters for. Keeping in mind you have full control over all of these settings if you wish.

    It watches your local forecast and it has only watered once so far. Its early spring here and it has been cloudy and sometimes raining. It is pausing my schedule automatically for me. Such A nice feature. I was a little hesitant on giving it full control but since you can easily go into the app and monitor your past watering cycles I feel comfortable knowing I can monitor it and see what is going on. Another very cool feature.

    It's not the cheapest unit on the market but due to all the features, the care free operation it's worth every penny.

    For anyone that has never used an App based watering system its pretty cool. My cell phone notified me someone was in my yard (Security camera system). When I looked someone was walking their HUGE wolf dog and it decided it didn't want to go any farther and layed down on my lawn. She was pulling and pulling. No way she was moving him. So I decided to help her out..... I opened up my Rachio app and flicked the zone on. Wanna see how fast a Wolf dog can move!!!! She literally said out loud laughing. THANK YOU WHOEVER YOU ARE !!!!! LOL!
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    Ricardo Quezada
    1.0 out of 5 stars El aparato dejo de funcionar al mes de uso / Device not working after one month
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2020
    Style: 08 Zone ControllerVerified Purchase
    Al inicio muy feliz porque mi jardín realmente mejoro mucho usando los ciclos inteligentes que genera este aparato, pero muy frustrado porque dejo de funcionar al mes, simplemente ya no enciende.

    Ya envié un ticket de servicio a través de la misma app de Rachio, después les continuo platicando como me fue con el servicio y la garantía.

    Very happy at the beginning because my garden looks better than ever using the smart cycles, but frustrated and disappointed since the controller does not turn on any more after one month of use.

    I sent a service ticket trough their own Rachio app, I will update this review to let you know how was the service and warranty.