Rachio - Iro 8-Zone Wi-Fi-Enabled Sprinkler System Controller - White

Finally got around to getting part of our sprinkler system fixed. Our gardener recommended getting a new sprinkler timer since ours looked like a trap from an Indiana Jones movie. I have read good things on the Rachio and it had WIFI capability so I was in. Setup was a breeze once I figured out the wiring from the old unit. My wife even figured out how to control the sprinkler system from her iPhone. Another good feature is that you can setup the watering zones types of grass, shrubs, soil, and flowers. The smart feature will auto adjust for seasonal weather and or rain.

When the remote on our Orbit timer died I read reviews and decided to try Rachio. It is a little expensive, but we had a couple of gift cards, so that helped. As other reviews state, it is easy to install and setup, but I do not find the app intuitive. One of the things I loved about the Orbit unit is that it was so easy to quickly turn zones on/off for sprinkler repairs and I've done it a couple of times with the Rachio unit, but it took me a minute to figure it out both times. It recently rained here and Rachio sent a notification that it was skipping the normally scheduled watering...pretty cool. I've been saying for years that sprinkler timers were in the dark ages, so it is about time we have some options that utilize tech. Look forward to improvements in the app. In the event Rachio reads reviews, I'd also like to add 2 suggestions for aesthetics: white plastic in my experience does not age well and it doesn't look great in our garage (which is where the sprinkler wire is) and having all cords (power & valve) come from the same side would make for a cleaner look.

I was debating this purchase for months. It was the last piece of my smart home that I was lacking. It is a little pricey for a sprinkler controller, but I finally jumped in. From the moment I unpacked it I realized this is a well-designed and thought out piece of tech. The installation was super easy and setup with the blink feature captured my wifi settings from my iPhone quickly. Then I connected to the website with a new account and was walked through configuring my sprinkler zones. It then assigned a watering schedule to fit my yard. So far it looks like it's working. One of the best features is that I can control and monitor it from anywhere.

As a self-proclaimed "techy" I have made a pledge to turn my new home into a smart home. Oddly enough, there was my first task after doing some research on the options out there. I must say, I am thoroughly impressed with this unit. Although I haven't had much time with usage, since I had to shut the irrigation down for the winter, I can say, the ability to control it from you smartphone makes the product beyond worth it! Only con I can for-see for the future, is that you have to be present if you ever have to have service done on your system, no ability to manual control the system at the control panel location like before.

I love this system. I can not find what is there to really complain about. I wish it had a few other options as far as features. But I think it will evolve with more options in the near future. Great product and awesome tech support.

Simple to connect and it worked as advertised. I'm using it to connect my iPhone to a pocket projector.

Love this, connected my rain sensor, water pump, cool product

Better quality, less work. That's what home automation is about, and that's what Rachio Iro delivers. Hardware install is 15 minutes. Software is about another 15 minutes. Then Rachio does the rest. It budgets your water like a top-ranked landscaper, making your grass greener and thicker but also conserving water. And you don't have to worry about turning it on or off or adjusting it as the seasons change. Rachio does that for you. Excellent customer service and community support. And it will save me money in the long run, as it won't run the sprinklers if it's raining or just rained. Smart.