Rachio - 16-zone 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller

I bought this controller to replace a 13-year-old Hunter 15 zone. The Rachio controller is quite easy to install. I had to cut back some of the existing wires which were all the same length. I had to make a fan shape out of them. I also had to press them down to fit under the magnetic cover. That took the longest part. But inserting wires and turning on the controller was minutes. Attaching to the wall was simple too. I installed the app and it found the controller. Then configuring the app was a bit fun. I created a few schedules and added the zones to them. I do have an extra 16th zone. I enjoyed taking pictures of my yard and adding them to each zone. This makes it easy to remember zones 11-13 in my yard which always confused me as the sprinkler guy spread the spray heads everywhere. Anyway, the controller works well. At first, I missed my hunter remote control, but using the Rachio app is easier I suppose as I always have my phone on me. Besides, I can turn on the schedule or zone from anywhere. I did some research and I was pleased to find out that I could attach my hunter rain click sensor to the Rachio controller. It worked in the first rain. The outside of the controller allows a scroll through zones and the ability to start/pause/stop a zone. It is possible to turn off the horizontal status light on the controller. I like it turned on as it adds a night light to that corner of the garage. The smart wifi weather checking appears to be connected. I did see (in history too) that it delayed a zone as the weather was coming. This will be interesting to see how it works in the future as we have specific hours that we are allowed to water. So if I water at 6 am, I can't delay to the 11 am-6 pm no water window. An improvement on this controller would be a latch on the cover. The magnets hold, but I have tools nearby and hope they don't knock off the cover. Overall, great product. BTW, still waiting for rebate from our city of $100 for a smart controller install.

All I can say is WOW. Never had a sprinkler controller like this before. Connects to app on phone, works flawlessly. During initial set up, take pictures of the zones helps when you need to run just one - takes the guess work out. It also connects via satellite and predicts the exact rainfall and expected rainfall to automatically run or stop a scheduled run. Based on it's automation, I have saved enough from my water bill to pay for this. Highly recommend to people in Florida that pay both water and sewer.

This is the best sprinkler controller you can buy. It is very easy to setup and the app works great. Just note the wires on your current controller and hook them up the exact same on the new one. It makes it so easy to quick run zones. You no longer have to walk out to the controller to start a zone and then back out to the zone to check. Do it all from the phone. This sprinkler controller does all the work for you. Sets the perfect watering times and knows when it rains to skip scheduled waterings.

The Rachio 3rd generation smart Sprinkler Controller is a great product. It is designed to replace standard non-smart sprinkler controllers. With the Rachio App on your smart phone, you can control your sprinkler system from anywhere in the world based. You can do that manually, instantly, or on a stored program, If it rained or about to rain in your area, the controller stops irrigation saving you money and water. You can view the status of the watering status instantly on your phone. It also provides you with data about watering daily and a monthly basis. I highly recommend this product. It is extremely easy to install by swapping zone wires. The app is simple.

I love this thing! It saves so much time and hassle when testing a particular sprinkler section. It is so much easier to turn it on while I am testing each zone, cleaning out sprinkler heads etc. I recommend this without reservation. I already had a sprinkler box and all I had to do was unplug the old cables and plug in these new cables. Very easy.

This product has made watering the yard and checking the sprinklers so much easier. No more running back to the garage to turn on each sprinkler. Now can do from any location via phone. Easy setup as well.

Replaced my existing sprinkler system. This is so useful. Installation is also easy if you are planning to do it by yourself. All through mobile, so easy.

We were looking for an outdoor installable system and this product is perfect with the matching enclosure.