Customized for your yard, climate, and sprinkler system
Our controller waters based on the moisture in your soil and what your yard needs. We skip watering when it rains and if your soil has enough moisture for your lawn's roots and plants. No need to be a plant expert – we'll do that for you.
Quick & Easy Setup
Install in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Our in-app install tutorial helps you watering in no time!
Smart Schedules
Watering schedules automatically adapt to your preferences, soil moisture, climate, and the season for unparalleled accuracy.
Water Savings
Rachio users see up to 30-50% savings on their monthly watering bills and have helped saved over 120 billion gallons of water.
Intelligent watering for any outdoor space
Your yard is unique, so it shouldn't have to settle for one-size-fits-all watering. Give your yard what it really needs in the Rachio app:
Real-Time Water Changes
Plants naturally use more or less water throughout the seasons. We automatically adjust for that, saving you water while creating healthy plants.
Run Zones From Your Phone
Use your phone like a watering remote: select any zone to run or pause watering and more.
Troubleshoot your Sprinklers
Easily get to the root of most yard woes with our troubleshooting tool. Identify issues like lawn diseases, test sprinkler head coverage, and even make irrigation maintenance easier – all from your mobile device.
Best for your plants and your watering bill
Our problem-solving, proprietary watering algorithms use climate data, soil temperature, root depth data, and more to assess your soil's moisture & save water where it makes sense. See the proof on your water bill; feel it in a healthy yard you'll love spending time in!
Together, we’ve saved
126,000,533,564
gallons of water & counting
No special tools or expertise required to install!
The Rachio 3 is compatible with almost any sprinkler system, and installs easily with our app-guided setup and one-touch connectors. Breeze through installation in 30 minutes or less with three easy steps.
Remove your old controller
Plug existing wires into Rachio.
Complete setup in the Rachio app
Over 600,000 thriving Rachio yards
"After purchasing and setting up our new Rachio system miracles started occurring."
Treion M.
- Rachio controller user
Adam
- Rachio controller user
"Very, very pleased with the Rachio controller and the savings on our water bill every month."
Allen
- Rachio controller user
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FAQ
What do I need in order to have a Rachio Controller?
You’ll need an installed lawn irrigation system, strong Wi-Fi, and a smartphone. Visit our sprinklers and irrigation systems page to learn how a Rachio Controller integrates with your system.
Can I share my controller with other users, like my family, lawn pro, or gardener?
You bet! Our Shared Access feature allows you to share different levels of access with whomever you’d like!
Can Rachio controllers be installed outside?
Yes, but you will need to purchase a Weatherproof Enclosure for outdoor installations.
Can I install the controller myself?
Yes, you can install the Rachio controller on your own, usually without the need for professional help. Most users install their controller in just 30 minutes. Don’t want to install the controller yourself? No problem! We work with hundreds of sprinkler professionals around the country and would be happy to help make an introduction.