Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler System Controller - Automate Your Lawn Watering

By: Rachio

Introducing the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller – the best in ground sprinkler controller available! With 8 zones, it's perfect for larger lawns and gardens. Plus, it's Alexa compatible and easy to set up and use. It has intelligent features that automatically skip unnecessary watering, and you can control it from anywhere with the mobile app. Installation is a breeze, and you'll be up and running in no time. Get the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller today and enjoy the convenience of a smart sprinkler system!

Key Features:

Make your lawn care easier with a Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller! Our exclusive weather intelligence technology helps you save up to 50% on your outdoor water usage. Our Smart Sprinkler Controller is compatible with all major smart home platforms, so you can control your sprinkler system from anywhere. With fast DIY installation and upcoming schedules, you can easily customize your sprinkler system to meet the specific needs of your lawn. Plus, our indexing valve prevents water waste, so you can keep your lawn healthy and happy!
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Review rating details

Value for money
91
Sturdiness
90
Size
85
Overall satisfaction
91
Easy to use
97
Easy to set up
98
Design
91
Customer support
87
Connectivity
90
Build quality
91

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Easy installation
  • Intelligent features automatically skips unnecessary watering
  • Can be controlled from anywhere using the mobile application
Cons
  • Doesn't connect to Wi-Fi easily

Details of Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler System Controller - Automate Your Lawn Watering

  • Manufacturer: Rachio
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1"L x 1.4"W x 5.6"H
  • Voltage: 110 Volts
  • ASIN: B07CZ864Y9
  • Customer Reviews: 4.7/5 stars of 11,769 ratings
  • Item Dimensions LxWxH: 9.1 x 1.4 x 5.6 inches
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
  • Best Sellers Rank: #888 in Patio, Lawn & Garden #1 in Automatic Irrigation Controllers#38 in Unique Home
  • Item Weight: 1 pounds
  • Item model number: 8ZULW-C
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Material: Plastic
  • Brand: Rachio

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Comments

DrKPV: This sprinkler system controller is exactly what I was looking for. The description says that it takes 30 minutes to install and configure -- which is true. I have a 7-zone system and this controller allows me to manage them easily. I can manually turn on one zone whenever I need it to run, easily reconfigure the timer for start times and duration for each zone, and do all of this using my smart phone. I had an old-fashioned controller that required me to go into my garage and manually set everything by turning knobs and pushing buttons. This is no longer the case with this streamlined controller. It looks nice and sleek in my garage with a calming LED display that indicates my system is on and online. It also has a connection with the weather forecast that will stop the sprinkler from running if rain is forecasted. It is awesome! Our landscaping guy told us he'd replace our old controller for around $500 -- bought this one instead and am so happy that I could install it myself and save hundreds of dollars! One suggestion -- take a picture of how your old controller is wired for two reasons: 1) If you need to reinstall the old controller you can do it easily by referring to the...

United States on Oct 25, 2023

David P: I had some issues with another brand (think flying insect…) with reliability and functionality and decided to finally try out Rachio after mulling it over for, probably, a little too long. I really enjoyed how easy everything was to set up, as opposed to the somewhat convoluted menus and settings of my previous controller. This was a snap to set up all my zones and has much better integration with drip irrigation systems. I waited about six month before reviewing to really get a feel for it and I have to say, I’m impressed.

The use interface is much more refined and menus make sense. Everything is easy to find and it functions very well. The run times are perfect for my zones and I love being able to use my personal weather station for weather data. We’re out in the country, so the closest NOAA station is about 10 miles away. That’s pretty far when we’re talking about rainfall. It makes a huge difference when you have accurate data.

I took a little bit of a gamble when trying something new and I have no regrets at all. I wish I would have done this much earlier. I am very impressed with Rachio’s app team and getting things fixed quickly when a bug is...

United States on Oct 19, 2023

jumper34: I had the old style sprinkler system that took an engineering degree to figure out and program. This is a great product. The only problem I had was getting it to automatically add the sprinkler control box when I downloaded the app, as it didn't automatically populate and ask me to scan in the new control system.

You can geek out as much as you want on this system, but I've simply used it to set up an every other day watering cycle. There's a lot to learn on the app, or you can just set it up and let it run with the program and minutes you program into each zone. I got the 16 zone controller with the outside weatherproof box.

I'm not sure how well the weatherproof box is going to hold up, as there appears to be a couple of places where it's not completely sealed, but that's more of my doing and the current wiring system that I have, which would be unique to me, i.e., trackng down the right gromets where the wiring enters the control box. One issue that I realized is that there isn't a lot of room for excess wiring between the sprinkler control unit and the back of the weatherproof box to put the excess wiring, again, something that is situational.

Overall,...

United States on Oct 19, 2023

Amazon Customer: I had a manual unit installed before this and swapped in the Rachio with a breeze. Simply plugged in all the wires, walked the yard running a 2 minute test and done. It has saved me hours of time and frustration not having to dig through a manual if I need to change a time on one of my zones. Really intuitive app that guides you through anything you need to do. Also the automatic change to my program based on the time of year is awesome. I honestly can say it's saved me money on my utility bill. Well done!

Canada on Oct 15, 2023

BrentlyBrently: Easy to install and program. Looks good on the wall too. Very minimalist appearance for a 16 zone water timer. Would be nice to have a choice for a 12 zone timer as I did not need 16 zones but for the small size it’s a great unit.

Canada on Oct 03, 2023

James L: 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.

Canada on Jul 29, 2023

Kaycee: Fast delivery on the product. I have a 3-zone irrigation system and decided to buy the four zone sprinkler controller. Installation was a breeze and connection to my Wi-Fi and app setup was easy and done in minutes. Very happy with this

Canada on Jun 08, 2023

Amazon Customer: It's easy to install. But don't know how good it protect controller in winter.

Canada on May 17, 2023

Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler System Controller - Automate Your Lawn Watering Rain Bird SST600IN Simple Setup Indoor Sprinkler Timer - Easy to Program & Operate Hunter XC600i X-Core 6-Station Indoor Irrigation Controller
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler System Controller - Automate Your Lawn Watering Rain Bird SST600IN Simple Setup Indoor Sprinkler Timer - Easy to Program & Operate Hunter XC600i X-Core 6-Station Indoor Irrigation Controller
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Total Reviews 1 reviews 657 reviews 284 reviews
Manufacturer No No Hunter Industries
Product Dimensions 9.1"L x 1.4"W x 5.6"H 1.95 x 7.63 x 6.75 inches; 13.33 Ounces 2 x 5.75 x 6.5 inches; 1.2 Pounds
Voltage 110 Volts 120 120 Volts
ASIN B07CZ864Y9 B071D7TSRH B00FYRXNUI
Customer Reviews 4.7/5 stars of 11,769 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 2,494 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 1,271 ratings
Item Dimensions LxWxH 9.1 x 1.4 x 5.6 inches 1.95 x 7.63 x 6.75 inches 2 x 5.75 x 6.5 inches
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No No No
Best Sellers Rank #888 in Patio, Lawn & Garden #1 in Automatic Irrigation Controllers#38 in Unique Home #4 in Automatic Irrigation Controllers #6 in Automatic Irrigation Controllers
Item Weight 1 pounds 13.33 Ounces
Item model number 8ZULW-C SST600IN XC600I
Country of Origin USA Mexico USA
Material Plastic Plastic
Brand Rachio Rain Bird Hunter Company
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