--- product_id: 278067735 title: "3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. Save Water w/Rain, Freeze & Wind Skip), App Enabled, Works w/Alexa, Fast & Easy Install | 8 zones, app control, rain jump, local weather planning, DIY installation, smart home ready, 2 year warranty" brand: "rachio" price: "€ 383.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Rachio" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/278067735-3-8-zone-smart-sprinkler-controller-simple-automated-scheduling-local store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 8-zone precision watering Full remote app control Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence Plus 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. Save Water w/Rain, Freeze & Wind Skip), App Enabled, Works w/Alexa, Fast & Easy Install | 8 zones, app control, rain jump, local weather planning, DIY installation, smart home ready, 2 year warranty **Brand:** rachio **Price:** € 383.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Water smarter, not harder — your lawn’s new best friend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. Save Water w/Rain, Freeze & Wind Skip), App Enabled, Works w/Alexa, Fast & Easy Install | 8 zones, app control, rain jump, local weather planning, DIY installation, smart home ready, 2 year warranty by rachio - **How much does it cost?** € 383.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/278067735-3-8-zone-smart-sprinkler-controller-simple-automated-scheduling-local) ## 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 - • **Tailored to Your Turf:** Custom watering schedules based on plant type, soil, sun exposure, and local water restrictions. - • **Weather-Proof Your Lawn:** Exclusive rain, freeze, and wind skip technology means no wasted water, ever. - • **Control at Your Fingertips:** Manage your entire sprinkler system from anywhere with the intuitive Rachio app. - • **Smart Watering, Smarter Savings:** Automatically adjusts watering schedules to slash your water bill while keeping your lawn lush. - • **DIY Installation in Under 30 Minutes:** No special tools needed—get your smart sprinkler up and running fast and hassle-free. ## Overview The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller is an 8-zone, app-enabled irrigation system featuring hyperlocal Weather Intelligence Plus that automatically adjusts watering schedules to optimize water usage. Compatible with Alexa and other smart home platforms, it offers fast DIY installation and tailored watering based on your lawn’s unique needs, helping you save water and maintain a vibrant yard effortlessly. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07CZ864Y9 | | Brand | RACHIO | | Brand Name | RACHIO | | Color | Neutral, Multicolored | | Colour | Neutral, Multicolored | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 7,828 Reviews | | Display Type | LED | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00680140538863 | | Included Components | Controller, power supply, quick start guide, screws and drywall anchors | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 23.1L x 3.6W x 14.2H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Sprinkler Controller, Works With Alexa | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Item weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Rachio | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model | 8ZULW-C | | Operating Temperature | 4 Degrees Fahrenheit | | Part Number | 8ZULW-C | | Product dimensions | 23.1L x 3.6W x 14.2H centimeters | | Smart Home Compatibility | Smart Home Compatible | | UPC | 850028614594 680140538863 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 120 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** RACHIO - **Colour:** Neutral, Multicolored - **Material:** Plastic - **Product dimensions:** 23.1L x 3.6W x 14.2H centimeters - **Voltage:** 120 Volts ## Images ![3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. Save Water w/Rain, Freeze & Wind Skip), App Enabled, Works w/Alexa, Fast & Easy Install | 8 zones, app control, rain jump, local weather planning, DIY installation, smart home ready, 2 year warranty - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71asdFrVrlL.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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rachio 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. 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