Rachio
Rachio Smart Hose Timer
Best smart watering for garden enthusiasts seeking automated convenience.
The Rachio Smart Hose Timer offers a smarter, more user-friendly alternative to traditional hose timers. It allows for easy schedule creation and management through the Rachio App, supporting multiple valves per WiFi Hub. Receive notifications for rain skips and other environmental changes. The valves require two AA batteries and a 2.4 GHz WiFi connection. Each WiFi Hub can manage up to eight valves, providing comprehensive control over your yard's watering needs.
$99.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
138
/ 401
#138 in Sprinkler Controls
Price vs Category Average
-32%
Below average
Dimensions
31.8756.5
/ inch D x inch W x inch H
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners and busy homeowners seeking water efficiency.
- Renters, new homeowners, and casual gardeners needing flexible solutions.
- Tech-savvy individuals and frequent travelers desiring remote garden management.
Who should skip it
- Forgetful users and those preferring maintenance-free smart devices.
- Homeowners with large properties or complex multi-zone watering needs.
- Rural residents and users with unreliable outdoor Wi-Fi coverage.
Key Specs
Dimensions
3 inch D x 1.875 inch W x 6.5 inch H
Water Pressure Rating
10 PSI - 100 PSI
Enclosure Rating
IP65
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Maximum Valves per Hub
8
Battery Type
2x AA batteries
Warranty
1-year for Valve, 2-year for Wi-Fi Hub
Control Method
App Control
Features
- App-controlled scheduling and remote operation
- Automatic rain skips and weather intelligence
- Supports multiple valves per WiFi Hub
- Flow detection alerts
- Low-battery notifications
- Watering history and confirmations
- Easy setup via Rachio app
- Works with Alexa
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the intuitive app interface and straightforward setup, making smart watering accessible for many. Its reliable performance in automating garden irrigation offers significant peace of mind and efficient water management. The convenience of remote scheduling and monitoring stands out as a key benefit, simplifying daily watering tasks. Users generally find the consistent functionality and smart features justify the investment for a dependable solution.
Know before you buy
A single Rachio WiFi Hub can manage up to eight individual hose valves, allowing you to control multiple zones throughout your yard from one central connection point.
The timer stores your watering schedules locally, so your plants will still be watered even if your WiFi connection drops. However, you will need an active connection to receive weather updates, rain skips, and remote control functionality.
The Rachio Smart Hose Timer requires a 2.4 GHz WiFi connection to communicate with the hub. Most modern routers are dual-band and support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, so ensure your phone is connected to the 2.4 GHz band during the initial setup process.
The system uses local weather data to automatically skip scheduled watering sessions if rain is in the forecast. This prevents overwatering and helps conserve water based on real-time environmental conditions.
The Rachio Smart Hose Timer is designed for a water pressure range of 10 PSI to 100 PSI. If your system falls below 10 PSI, the valve may not operate reliably.
The Rachio app will send a low-battery notification directly to your smartphone when the two AA batteries in the valve are running low. This ensures you can swap them out before your watering schedule is interrupted.
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