Rachio - 8-zone 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller - White
- Key Specs
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Nest, SmartThings, Wink (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Power Source: Plug-in
- General
- Brand: Rachio
- Model Number: 8ZULW-C
- Product Name: 8-zone 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller
- Color: White
- Detection
- Maximum Number Of Zones Monitored: 8
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Product Group(s) Controlled: Irrigation/Sprinklers
- Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Nest, SmartThings, Wink (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows
- Environmental
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Power
- Power Source: Plug-in
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 9.1 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 5.5 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.05 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 680140538863
Control your watering system from your smartphone with this Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller. It controls eight zones at once, streamlining irrigation and watering and helping you conserve water with minimal effort and planning. The Weather Intelligence technology built into this Rachio 3 smart sprinkler controller detects the weather and adjusts your watering schedule for optimal results.
- Save water and money: Reduce your water bill by up to 50% while keeping your garden healthy.
- Avoid watering in the rain: Weather Intelligence Plus automatically skips unnecessary waterings with features like Rain Skip, Wind Skip, Freeze Skip, and more.
- Control from anywhere with the easy-to-use app: Run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage.
- Easy installation: Rachio smart sprinkler controllers replace 97% of existing sprinkler controllers and are compatible with 95% of systems. Install in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed.
- Adapts to your lawn: Rachio creates tailored smart schedules based on the specific needs of your lawn, including plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more.
- Most-connected controller: Works with top smart-home platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest, and more.
- Save water and money: Reduce your water bill by up to 50% while keeping your garden healthy.
- Avoid watering in the rain: Weather Intelligence Plus automatically skips unnecessary waterings with features like Rain Skip, Wind Skip, Freeze Skip, and more.
- Control from anywhere with the easy-to-use app: Run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage.
- Easy installation: Rachio smart sprinkler controllers replace 97% of existing sprinkler controllers and are compatible with 95% of systems. Install in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed.
- Adapts to your lawn: Rachio creates tailored smart schedules based on the specific needs of your lawn, including plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more.
- Most-connected controller: Works with top smart-home platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest, and more.
Q: Will it replace my none smart sprinkler controller? If so, is it easily installed.
A: Yes it will replace the old controller. We had an electrician install it.Works great.
Q: Is this controller water-proof? Can it be mounted outside?
A: No, the Rachio 3 is not waterproof. You need to purchase a Rachio outdoor enclosure, an elecrical cord specifically for outdoor, and wire clips/cable clamps. All of this will cost an extra $40-$$45. With the right tools, you can install in 30 mins or so. There is an instructional video from Rachio that shows you how to install.
Q: Does the app have watering history?
A: Yes, it does group the history by month and watering days. Attached a photo example for you. Hope it helps.
Q: Can this be controlled manually as we or just by the app?
A: There is no keypad or any other type of control button on the device.. you can only manage the device via app..
A: It does both ways. It gives you the recommendation, and you can change it as you feel necessary.
Q: My sprinkler has 10 zones. Can Rachio-8 zones works for all the 10 zones?
A: No it will not control all 10 zones. This will only control 8 of them. However Rachio does sell a control that has 16 zones that would be plenty for your setup.
Q: Can you confirm that this "works with Ring" i.e. is Amazon Ring compatible?
A: Alexa has a Rachio 3 skill you can add and then via voice control turn zones on and off. I have successfully added the skill but rarely use it, I prefer the Rachio app. Ring is also Alexa compatible and I have my lights and cameras linked.
A: This unit is used to manage an irrigation system. If you have inground irrigation that includes a zone that is setup with drip irrigation then it will work great. I can think of ways to make it work if you do not have an existing system however there are We-Fi controllers made to work with a hose / drop system that would probably work better. For a second home with an irrigation system it would work well, I would suggest installing it and being there with it for a number of days just to make sure that it is doing what you want - you would need to leave the WiFi on at the 2nd home all of the time if you want to monitor it and have it adjust to weather conditions