--- product_id: 67610032 title: "Rachio 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, It Just Works, App Control, Rain Skips, Local Weather Scheduling, DIY Install, Smart Home Ready, 2-Year Warranty" brand: "rachio" price: "€ 356.19" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Rachio" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/67610032-rachio-3-8-zone-smart-sprinkler-controller-simple-automated-scheduling store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Fast DIY install in 30 min App-enabled smart control Weather-adaptive watering Rachio 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, It Just Works, App Control, Rain Skips, Local Weather Scheduling, DIY Install, Smart Home Ready, 2-Year Warranty **Brand:** rachio **Price:** € 356.19 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Water Smarter, Not Harder — The Future of Lawn Care is in Your Palm! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rachio 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, It Just Works, App Control, Rain Skips, Local Weather Scheduling, DIY Install, Smart Home Ready, 2-Year Warranty by rachio - **How much does it cost?** € 356.19 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/67610032-rachio-3-8-zone-smart-sprinkler-controller-simple-automated-scheduling) ## 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 - • **Quick & Clean DIY Installation:** Get up and running in under 30 minutes with compatibility for 99% of sprinkler systems—no pro needed, no hassle. - • **Seamless Smart Home Integration:** Works flawlessly with Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT—because your smart home deserves smart irrigation. - • **Smart Control at Your Fingertips:** Manage 8 zones effortlessly via the intuitive Rachio app—perfect for busy pros who demand precision. - • **Flexible Scheduling for Every Season:** Customize or auto-adjust watering schedules with grow-in options to keep your lawn thriving through heatwaves and showers. - • **Weather Intelligence Saves Water & Money:** Automatically skips watering during rain, freeze, wind, or saturation—eco-friendly and wallet-wise all year round. ## Overview The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller revolutionizes lawn irrigation with app-based control for up to 8 zones, leveraging patented Weather Intelligence to optimize watering by skipping rain, freeze, and wind events. Designed for fast DIY installation and seamless integration with Alexa and other smart home platforms, it ensures water savings and a lush yard year-round with adaptive scheduling and grow-in support—all backed by a 2-year warranty. ## Description Ditch the dial. Water smarter. The Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller replaces confusing dial timers with simple app-based control. Whether you install it yourself or hire a Pro, you’ll enjoy a clean install and smarter results. Intelligent adjustments, no guesswork Weather Intelligence automatically skips watering when nature provides it (rain, wind, freeze & saturation skips). Seasonal data automatically update watering throughout the year. Grow-in schedules help establish new grass. Quick Run lets you manually water any zone on demand. Works for most yards Supports 8 or 16-zone systems. Indoor rated (use weatherproof enclosure for outdoor installs). Dual-band WiFi (2.4/5 GHz) and app compatibility with iOS/Android. Works with Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT & more. Controller includes Quick Run buttons; scheduling via app required. Note: Well systems may require a pump to maintain pressure. ## Features - DITCH THE DIAL – Upgrade to smart irrigation with the free Rachio app for precise, easy control. - AUTOMATIC WEATHER SKIPS – Patented Weather Intelligence skips watering for rain, wind, freeze & more. - SAVE WATER YEAR-ROUND – Adaptive schedules help your yard thrive in April showers & July heat. - FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING – Create your own schedule or let Weather Intelligence adjust automatically; includes grow-in options. - CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE – Manage watering, run zones, view schedules & track estimated usage in the Rachio App. - FAST DIY INSTALL – Install in 30 min or less, compatible with 99% of existing sprinkler systems. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07CZ864Y9 | | Best Sellers Rank | #915 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #1 in Automatic Irrigation Controllers | | Brand Name | Rachio | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (8,366) | | 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 | 9.1"L x 1.4"W x 5.6"H | | Item Type Name | Sprinkler Controller, Works With Alexa | | Item Weight | 16 ounces | | Manufacturer | Rachio | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model | 8ZULW-C | | Number of Items | 1 | | Operating Temperature | 4 °F | | Part Number | 8ZULW-C | | UPC | 850028614594 680140538863 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Voltage | 120 volts | | 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 ## Images ![Rachio 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, It Just Works, App Control, Rain Skips, Local Weather Scheduling, DIY Install, Smart Home Ready, 2-Year Warranty - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71asdFrVrlL.jpg) ![Rachio 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. 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Save Water w/ Rain, Freeze & Wind Skip), App Enabled, Works w/ Alexa, Fast & Easy Install | 8 Zones, It Just Works, App Control, Rain Skips, Local Weather Scheduling, DIY Install, Smart Home Ready, 2-Year Warranty - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-8Z9pk6yL.jpg) ![Rachio 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, It Just Works, App Control, Rain Skips, Local Weather Scheduling, DIY Install, Smart Home Ready, 2-Year Warranty - 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rachio 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. 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