--- product_id: 482980506 title: "Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, App Enabled Automated Water Scheduling, Alexa Compatible, DIY Simple & Fast Install" brand: "rachio" price: "₹ 33084" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/482980506-rachio-3rd-gen-smart-4-zone-sprinkler-controller-app-enabled store_origin: IN region: India --- # 120V fast DIY install App-enabled remote control Patented weather intelligence Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, App Enabled Automated Water Scheduling, Alexa Compatible, DIY Simple & Fast Install **Brand:** rachio **Price:** ₹ 33084 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Upgrade your lawn game with smart watering that just works! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, App Enabled Automated Water Scheduling, Alexa Compatible, DIY Simple & Fast Install by rachio - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 33084 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/482980506-rachio-3rd-gen-smart-4-zone-sprinkler-controller-app-enabled) ## Best For - rachio enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rachio brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **DIY Friendly Setup:** Install in under 30 minutes with no special tools—compatible with 99% of existing systems. - • **Weather-Savvy Watering:** Automatically skips watering during rain, wind, or freeze events—save water, save money. - • **Zero Subscription Fees:** Full-featured smart control with no monthly charges or hidden costs. - • **Smart Scheduling Mastery:** Tailors watering by plant, soil & sun for a lush yard without waste. - • **Effortless Remote Management:** Control and monitor your sprinklers from anywhere via an intuitive app. ## Overview The Rachio 3rd Gen Smart Sprinkler Controller revolutionizes lawn care with app-enabled, weather-adaptive watering schedules tailored to your yard’s unique needs. Compatible with Alexa and designed for quick DIY installation, it eliminates guesswork and reduces water waste—no subscription fees required. Perfect for professionals who demand efficiency and control in their smart home ecosystem. ## Description The product voltage arrange is 120V Review: Great Irrigation Controller w/ HomeKit! - I just replaced an older Orbit model 27896 irrigation controller today with this Rachio 3 4-Zone Irrigation Controller (made 8/2022), and the entire process took less than 10 minutes, including most of the time spent removing the old unit and affixing the new. Here are my Pros and Cons: PROS: 1 - Unit is small and if installed indoors (like mine) it takes very little wall space. 2 - The Rachio iOS App is very easy and simple to setup and use. Has great features and allows for a lot of customizations, down to the irrigation nozzle type (dripper, bubbler, spray head, emitter, mister, etc...) 3 - Great weather integration based on your specified address, with customizable Rain, Wind & Freeze delays. 4 - Interfaces with & works seamlessly with the expensive Tempest Weather System by WeatherFlow (get Rachio sync code from Tempest support). 5 - Surprisingly HomeKit integration IS supported in the Rachio App and works great! (just write down and save you sync code) 6 - Zone Programming is a breeze & supports zone pictures for easy identification of zones as well as marking both zones and irrigation type on an aerial map. 7 - Supports WiFi in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands (a lot more flexible than most 2.4 GHz only devices) - Mine connected at 5GHz and has amazing -50 bBm signal strength. CONS: 1 - No LCD display, just a 4-way button and sectional LED bar that is not very easy to read/identity the active zone on. You'll find yourself controlling it using the App 99% of the time due to this. 2 - Outdoor weatherized housing is sold separately (tho not very expensive at around $30) 3 - Faceplate is magnetic and while it attaches easily it does not do so very securely. 4 - Unlike the Orbit model 27896 I replaced, the Rachio 3 does not seem to have an internal/backup battery. 5 - Irrigation schedules need ability to just choose start & end months instead of exact dates, so that the system can operate on different schedules on an ongoing basis. For me the lack of LCD & battery as well as the months without dates are the biggest gripes, and I think this is where Rachio could improve, but aside from that, I am VERY pleased with my new Irrigation Controller. Review: The better smart sprinkler controller - We owned several smart sprinkler controllers before and hands down, this one takes the crown. Here’s the Pro and Con breakdown which hopefully helps with your decision: PROS: Smart and App controlled - the Rachio App is far superior and more logical and intuitive to use than the other apps that I have used Weather-based controller - this is what truly makes this smart - can also function with local-paired weather devices IoT interoperability and compatibility with the major home hubs: Apple Homekit, Alexa, and Google Home A simple design can be mounted indoors and outdoors (requires enclosure) Easy setup and stable wifi connection Each zone can be customized i.e. soil type, exposure to sun, water delivery type, etc, to name a few. CONS: The enclosure is not designed for outdoor requiring a separate enclosure The power adapter can be quite large when used outdoors and needs of enclosure that can fit both the controller and power adapter. Although the magnetic face is a cool easy on/off feature it can also easily come off unintentionally. Overall, the performance and interoperability of the Rachio controller is one of the better consumer smart controllers in the market. ## Features - SMART SPRINKLER CONTROLLER - Rachio invented the smart sprinkler category and continues to be the most trusted controller on the market. Only Rachio offers smart schedules that include plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more. - WORRY-FREE WATERING - Rachio tailors your watering schedule to the specific needs of your yard and plants, providing the right amount of water no matter the landscape. Ensure a beautiful yard and lower your water bill at the same time. - NO MONTHLY FEES - Rachio comes complete and ready to use, without any extra charges or app subscription fees. - EXCLUSIVE WEATHER TECHNOLOGY - Patented Weather Intelligence automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more. - CONTROL FROM YOUR PHONE - Manage your watering from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, set and view upcoming schedules, and see your estimated outdoor water usage. - FAST and EASY INSTALLATION - DIY installation in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Compatible with 99% of existing sprinkler controllers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BCHF917X | | Best Sellers Rank | #925 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #2 in Automatic Irrigation Controllers | | Brand | Rachio | | Brand Name | Rachio | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 753 Reviews | | Display Type | LED | | Included Components | Controller, power supply, quick start guide, screws and drywall anchors | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.1"L x 1.4"W x 5.6"H | | Item Type Name | Sprinkler Controller, Works With Alexa | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Rachio | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model | 4ZULW-C | | Part Number | 4ZULW-C | | Product Dimensions | 9.1"L x 1.4"W x 5.6"H | | Smart Home Compatibility | Smart Home Compatible | | UPC | 850028614433 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 120 Volts (AC) | | Warranty Description | 2 Year Limited Warranty. Not for use outside the United States and Canada. Unauthorized use outside of these countries will void all warranties. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Rachio - **Color:** White - **Material:** Plastic - **Product Dimensions:** 9.1"L x 1.4"W x 5.6"H - **Voltage:** 120 Volts (AC) ## Images ![Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, App Enabled Automated Water Scheduling, Alexa Compatible, DIY Simple & Fast Install - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51u5H5n5YrL.jpg) ![Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, App Enabled Automated Water Scheduling, Alexa Compatible, DIY Simple & Fast Install - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yfGbSY20L.jpg) ![Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, App Enabled Automated Water Scheduling, Alexa Compatible, DIY Simple & Fast Install - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ExgAox1DL.jpg) ![Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, App Enabled Automated Water Scheduling, Alexa Compatible, DIY Simple & Fast Install - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-8Z9pk6yL.jpg) ![Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, App Enabled Automated Water Scheduling, Alexa Compatible, DIY Simple & Fast Install - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EWBwXjFNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I have a zone that is under cover and never gets rain. Does the Rachio 3 allow for one zone to run regardless of rain while other zones don't?** A: Despite the answers above, the answer is YES. You can create a separate schedule just for the zone you desire and make it a fixed schedule. You can turn off all the features and that will make it run even if it’s raining or windy or whatever. Than create schedules for the rest of the zones with all the weather features you like. **Q: Does this have a setting for a delay between zones? The controller i'm replacing does not have this delay,it switches between zones fast, hammers pipe** A: Yes, at least with my gen 3, a feature to reduce water hammer will turn on the next zone 10 seconds early allowing no abrupt stop at the end of a zone run. Excerpt from Rachio help: What is Rachio's "Minimize Water Hammer" setting? With this setting, your Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller will open the 'next' scheduled zone to run in a watering schedule, 10 seconds prior to the end time of the current zone that is running. **Q: Can it be hard wired from the modem/router with cat5 or 6? no wifi where it would be installed. does it have an ethernet data port?** A: No data port — BUT, it works on both 2.4 and 5Ghz bands of wifi. Works very well and connected very easily. Access point is through a wall about 25 feet away. **Q: Can each valve be set up as it's own zone with independent start times and durations?** A: You have to understand that each zone needs to have it’s own solenoid in order to control zones separately. Some homes use an index valve system, and you switch zones by turning off and on, and the water pressure turns the index valve to the next zone. That won’t work with Rachio or any of these kind of systems. You will need to remove the index valve, and rearrange each of the pvc pipes that connected to it. That can be accomplished with a days effort, but you’ll need pvc fittings, a pvc cutter and pvc cement, and a solenoid for each zone you have. Each solenoid has two wires, so you’ll also need sprinkler cable with two conductors for each zone. So for a 5 zone system, your cable needs 10 conductors. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Irrigation Controller w/ HomeKit! *by S***H on April 19, 2023* I just replaced an older Orbit model 27896 irrigation controller today with this Rachio 3 4-Zone Irrigation Controller (made 8/2022), and the entire process took less than 10 minutes, including most of the time spent removing the old unit and affixing the new. Here are my Pros and Cons: PROS: 1 - Unit is small and if installed indoors (like mine) it takes very little wall space. 2 - The Rachio iOS App is very easy and simple to setup and use. Has great features and allows for a lot of customizations, down to the irrigation nozzle type (dripper, bubbler, spray head, emitter, mister, etc...) 3 - Great weather integration based on your specified address, with customizable Rain, Wind & Freeze delays. 4 - Interfaces with & works seamlessly with the expensive Tempest Weather System by WeatherFlow (get Rachio sync code from Tempest support). 5 - Surprisingly HomeKit integration IS supported in the Rachio App and works great! (just write down and save you sync code) 6 - Zone Programming is a breeze & supports zone pictures for easy identification of zones as well as marking both zones and irrigation type on an aerial map. 7 - Supports WiFi in both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands (a lot more flexible than most 2.4 GHz only devices) - Mine connected at 5GHz and has amazing -50 bBm signal strength. CONS: 1 - No LCD display, just a 4-way button and sectional LED bar that is not very easy to read/identity the active zone on. You'll find yourself controlling it using the App 99% of the time due to this. 2 - Outdoor weatherized housing is sold separately (tho not very expensive at around $30) 3 - Faceplate is magnetic and while it attaches easily it does not do so very securely. 4 - Unlike the Orbit model 27896 I replaced, the Rachio 3 does not seem to have an internal/backup battery. 5 - Irrigation schedules need ability to just choose start & end months instead of exact dates, so that the system can operate on different schedules on an ongoing basis. For me the lack of LCD & battery as well as the months without dates are the biggest gripes, and I think this is where Rachio could improve, but aside from that, I am VERY pleased with my new Irrigation Controller. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The better smart sprinkler controller *by J***E on August 7, 2024* We owned several smart sprinkler controllers before and hands down, this one takes the crown. Here’s the Pro and Con breakdown which hopefully helps with your decision: PROS: Smart and App controlled - the Rachio App is far superior and more logical and intuitive to use than the other apps that I have used Weather-based controller - this is what truly makes this smart - can also function with local-paired weather devices IoT interoperability and compatibility with the major home hubs: Apple Homekit, Alexa, and Google Home A simple design can be mounted indoors and outdoors (requires enclosure) Easy setup and stable wifi connection Each zone can be customized i.e. soil type, exposure to sun, water delivery type, etc, to name a few. CONS: The enclosure is not designed for outdoor requiring a separate enclosure The power adapter can be quite large when used outdoors and needs of enclosure that can fit both the controller and power adapter. Although the magnetic face is a cool easy on/off feature it can also easily come off unintentionally. Overall, the performance and interoperability of the Rachio controller is one of the better consumer smart controllers in the market. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smart Sprinkler Controller Stomps All Over Your Old Rain Bird *by J***D on February 25, 2023* I've had two homes with irrigation systems and they inevitably come with a Rain Bird controller. OK, let's upgrade to a wifi unit so I have a less clunky user interface and don't have to go outside to fidget with the controls. That's what I did at the first home. That simply enables you use your phone to look at your schedule, change it etc. At my next home, I went to replace the rain bird controller and realized: "hey, there are other sprinkler controllers" and did some research. Rachio seems to rate highly or the best and I can see why. The price of a Rachio system is consistently better than a Rain Bird. Both systems add cost the more watering stations there are in your system, but as far as I could tell the Rachio3 is about half the cost of an analogous Rain Bird per station. This actually made me nervous about buying it, since I don't like to skimp on things that you install in your home, and I worried that it was going to be a lower quality product. Well, that was wrong. Install is, as others have said, about a 15 minute job if you have a drill, hammmer, and a screwdriver. Wiring is very very simple for controllers. You have a common wire (which provides power) and then you have station/zone wires that get power from that common wire when the controller decides it's time to water. You take a photo of your old wiring for reference, remove the old controller, mount the Rachio 3, and then insert the wires into the analogous locations. This is not scary electrical work where you might get shocked, since you don't plug the unit in until you've inserted the common wire and the station wires. When you're done with that you plug the unit in and move on to the software part of the install on your phone. Software install also went smoothly for me. You need to start by creating a Rachio account on the app. The app does a good job of getting your wifi credentials into the system and I didn't seem to have to do that thing where you first log into the wifi network of the device and pass the credentials for your wifi network to it that way. Instead, I just had to be logged into my wifi on my phone, scan a bar code with it, be near the unit, and...it just kinda figured things out. After that, you tell the system about your zones/watering stations, the type of soil you're managing in each zone, etc. There are minimal controls on the unit itself. Controlling is done from your phone. I find the UI more intelligent than the Rain Bird system and easier to manage and understand. But the real coolness starts with the smartness of the system. The app gets your location and shares it with the system and gives you micro targeted forecasting for your location. It plugs into its proprietary weather network and understands how much water your yard is seeing from local weather, pretty much obviating the need for a water sensor. It will guide you through creating a smart watering program for your home, or, you can choose to simply replicate the schedule that you had in place before the install. All this means you can create a water saving program with minimal thinking on your part. It's pretty neat. Some minor gripes: 1. The unit is a bit bigger than you imagine it might be. 9.1” x 5.5” x 1.4” It took up a bit of space on my garage wall 2. The unit has a big bright blue LED that illuminates even when it's idle. You can turn it off or lower the intensity. This would be improved if you could put it in Cylon mode where a pulse moves from side to side across the LED and then it rebels against humanity. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rachio 3rd Gen: Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller, App Enabled Automated Water Scheduling, Alexa Compatible, DIY Simple & Fast Install - Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller Weatherproof Outdoor Enclosure, Compatible with Rachio 3 Smart Controllers, also 2nd and 3rd Generation Compatible - Rachio 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. 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