Rachio 3 WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller, Works with Alexa, 8-Zone (Renewed)

After my 20+ year old legacy controller finally gave up the ghost, I embarked on a quest to find a modern replacement. The Rachio 3 caught my attention, and here’s why.I scoured Amazon reviews, seeking a smart sprinkler controller that would seamlessly replace my old system. The Rachio 3 consistently stood out for its features and positive feedback from users. With confidence, I made the purchase.The installation process was reminiscent of setting up my Nest thermostat—simple and straightforward. Here’s how it went:Unboxing: The Rachio 3 arrived with superb written instructions right in the box. Kudos to the team for clarity!-Old Controller Farewell: I bid farewell to my old controller, noting the existing wiring stages. It was time for an upgrade.-The mounting process was a breeze.-Wiring Magic: Inserting the wires into the Rachio was like connecting the dots. Foolproof and efficient.-Up and Running: With minimal effort, my new smart sprinkler system was up and running.Seriously, a no-brainer upgrade.

Easiest set up ever. Mounted box, swapped wires, downloaded app and set up zones and wham bam thank you maam it worked perfectly. Uses my address to see if I even need to water based on current conditions, allows me to hit one spot by the pool if things look a little dry using my phone instead of walking around the yard to the controller. Had a cheap Home Depot Orbit, Rainbird and some other brands in the past but this is definitely the best I've worked with.

Constantly off line. Reports no watering runs but it runs every day. Ripping this controller out and replacing with a “Dumb” Rainbird I have control over.

Unfortunately, the first one I received did not work however, their customer service was fantastic and they sent me another one. The system is pretty straightforward and easy to set up. In using it this spring with all the rain coming through it worked great as I just laid new grass, it managed the times and water usage believably well.

Good sprinkler system- easy to set up and use. Got a lot of rebates from the water company because I purchased this so it paid for itself

The refurb unit was basically brand new and I couldn’t tell any difference. It installed easily and replaced an older Hunter Pro-C controller I had. The app is great and it’s pretty easy to set up your zones. Time will tell if grass gets healthier than before, no difference over 1 month.

Bueno

Stupid of me to try to save a couple of dollars. I bought this product and it won't turn on. Rachio can't help because it's not a direct amazon purchase.