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Name: Rachio - 8-zone 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller - White
Brand: Rachio
SKU: 6241900
Price: 199 USD
Rating: 4.8 (444 reviews)

Rachio - 8-zone 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller - White

Model:: 8ZULW-C; |
SKU:: 6241900

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QuestionWill it replace my none smart sprinkler controller? If so, is it easily installed.
Asked 6 years ago by Pheasantrack.
- Answer Yes it will replace the old controller. We had an electrician install it.Works great.
  Answered 6 years ago by Susan
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QuestionIs this controller water-proof? Can it be mounted outside?
Asked 6 years ago by huskerscrub.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 6 years ago by Osc1980
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QuestionDoes the app have watering history?
Asked 3 years ago by Vicki9012.
- Answer Yes, it does group the history by month and watering days. Attached a photo example for you. Hope it helps.
  Answered 3 years ago by Alex
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QuestionCan this be controlled manually as we or just by the app?
Asked 5 years ago by Tom.
- Answer There is no keypad or any other type of control button on the device.. you can only manage the device via app..
  Answered 5 years ago by EmryTX
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QuestionDoes the Rachio 3rd Generation adjust the watering duration for each zone based on soil, weather, etc.; or is this set by the home owner? I'm curious if the water savings is simply by not watering on windy / rainy days or by adjusting water duration.
Asked 4 years ago by RD24.
- Answer It does both ways. It gives you the recommendation, and you can change it as you feel necessary.
  Answered 4 years ago by JohnS
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QuestionMy sprinkler has 10 zones. Can Rachio-8 zones works for all the 10 zones?
Asked 5 years ago by Abbey.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 5 years ago by 2122Helper
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QuestionCan you confirm that this "works with Ring" i.e. is Amazon Ring compatible?
Asked 3 years ago by AZdreamin.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 3 years ago by Lvgramps56
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QuestionIs this good to run a drip system for plants in pots? Also is this the best choice for a second home that is only occasionally occupied?
Asked 3 years ago by Daveland.
- Answer 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
  Answered 3 years ago by GB2413
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QuestionCan you have two controllers on one app?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer You can add more than one device. I have one at my office other one at home ..
  Answered 5 years ago by EmryTX
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QuestionWill this 8 zones smart controler works with only 6 zones sprinkler?
Asked 1 year ago by Newbee.
- Answer it works up to eight zones
  Answered 5 months ago by Android
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QuestionCan the controller be used with 2 different devices or is it tied to only one? i.e. can my wife also download the app and control while I’m out of town?
Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes as long as you got the login info
  Answered 5 months ago by Android
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Question2.4 or 5G?
Asked 2 years ago by CaptKirk.
- Answer Either one
  Answered 5 months ago by Android
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QuestionWhat ghz is this for? 2.4 or 5?
Asked 2 years ago by Alejandro.
- Answer 2.4
  Answered 2 years ago by FreeWilly52
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QuestionIs it compatible with system that use index valves?
Asked 2 years ago by Sylvain.
- Answer it works with any low voltage valve
  Answered 5 months ago by Android
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QuestionDoes WiFi have to be strong where box is installed?
Asked 3 years ago by Plato.
- Answer if you want a good connection, I would recommend it and also make sure it’s not too close to your outside meter electric meter!
  Answered 5 months ago by Android
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QuestionWhy is 3rd Generation model better than previous models?
Asked 3 years ago by controller.
- Answer The 3rd generation isn’t necessarily better, it just allows the use of the water reader if you ejected to purchase and install it.
  Answered 2 years ago by Laura
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QuestionAre there wifi-enabled valves available to control sprinkler on/off, or do the different valves need to be hardwired to the controller.
Asked 3 years ago by dbb1.
- Answer I haven’t seen any wifi or bluetooth valves yet. Doesn’t mean they don’t exist though. I have the Rachio Controller, and the valves are hardwired to the controller. The controller is awesome and it works great. I highly recommend it.
  Answered 3 years ago by P8reot12
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QuestionCan someone from the geek squad install this and how much would it be?
Asked 3 years ago by Bubba.
- Answer The Geek Squad in my local store won't install. Told me that in those areas that do this install, they have sprinkler professionals do the install. Call the local store and see if yours has such an agreement.
  Answered 3 years ago by trex3610
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QuestionI don’t know how to install this. Who would be the best person to hire to do this. I already have a manual rainbird which needs to be replaced.
Asked 3 years ago by Bubba.
- Answer Installation is pretty straight forward if you already have a system installed. Watch the YouTube video to see just how easy it is.
  Answered 2 years ago by FreeWilly52
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QuestionCan 2 Rachio 3 contrallers be controlled by my iPhone. I want to replace an old controller in the back of my house, and one in the front, each has 6 stations.
Asked 3 years ago by Freddie.
- Answer Setting each one up separately (8 max zones, each) so that they each have their own "name" in the app looks quite doable. "Alexa, run zone 5 on ____ for 5 minutes" will work every time.
  Answered 2 years ago by FreeWilly52
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Rachio - 8-zone 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller - White

Q: QuestionWill it replace my none smart sprinkler controller? If so, is it easily installed.

Q: QuestionIs this controller water-proof? Can it be mounted outside?

Q: QuestionDoes the app have watering history?

Q: QuestionCan this be controlled manually as we or just by the app?

Q: QuestionDoes the Rachio 3rd Generation adjust the watering duration for each zone based on soil, weather, etc.; or is this set by the home owner? I'm curious if the water savings is simply by not watering on windy / rainy days or by adjusting water duration.

Q: QuestionMy sprinkler has 10 zones. Can Rachio-8 zones works for all the 10 zones?

Q: QuestionCan you confirm that this "works with Ring" i.e. is Amazon Ring compatible?

Q: QuestionIs this good to run a drip system for plants in pots? Also is this the best choice for a second home that is only occasionally occupied?

Q: QuestionCan you have two controllers on one app?

Q: QuestionWill this 8 zones smart controler works with only 6 zones sprinkler?

Q: QuestionCan the controller be used with 2 different devices or is it tied to only one? i.e. can my wife also download the app and control while I’m out of town?

Q: Question2.4 or 5G?

Q: QuestionWhat ghz is this for? 2.4 or 5?

Q: QuestionIs it compatible with system that use index valves?

Q: QuestionDoes WiFi have to be strong where box is installed?

Q: QuestionWhy is 3rd Generation model better than previous models?

Q: QuestionAre there wifi-enabled valves available to control sprinkler on/off, or do the different valves need to be hardwired to the controller.

Q: QuestionCan someone from the geek squad install this and how much would it be?

Q: QuestionI don’t know how to install this. Who would be the best person to hire to do this. I already have a manual rainbird which needs to be replaced.

Q: QuestionCan 2 Rachio 3 contrallers be controlled by my iPhone. I want to replace an old controller in the back of my house, and one in the front, each has 6 stations.

QuestionWill it replace my none smart sprinkler controller? If so, is it easily installed.

QuestionIs this controller water-proof? Can it be mounted outside?

QuestionDoes the app have watering history?

QuestionCan this be controlled manually as we or just by the app?

QuestionDoes the Rachio 3rd Generation adjust the watering duration for each zone based on soil, weather, etc.; or is this set by the home owner? I'm curious if the water savings is simply by not watering on windy / rainy days or by adjusting water duration.

QuestionMy sprinkler has 10 zones. Can Rachio-8 zones works for all the 10 zones?

QuestionCan you confirm that this "works with Ring" i.e. is Amazon Ring compatible?

QuestionIs this good to run a drip system for plants in pots? Also is this the best choice for a second home that is only occasionally occupied?

QuestionCan you have two controllers on one app?

QuestionWill this 8 zones smart controler works with only 6 zones sprinkler?

QuestionCan the controller be used with 2 different devices or is it tied to only one? i.e. can my wife also download the app and control while I’m out of town?

Question2.4 or 5G?

QuestionWhat ghz is this for? 2.4 or 5?

QuestionIs it compatible with system that use index valves?

QuestionDoes WiFi have to be strong where box is installed?

QuestionWhy is 3rd Generation model better than previous models?

QuestionAre there wifi-enabled valves available to control sprinkler on/off, or do the different valves need to be hardwired to the controller.

QuestionCan someone from the geek squad install this and how much would it be?

QuestionI don’t know how to install this. Who would be the best person to hire to do this. I already have a manual rainbird which needs to be replaced.

QuestionCan 2 Rachio 3 contrallers be controlled by my iPhone. I want to replace an old controller in the back of my house, and one in the front, each has 6 stations.