The Rachio 2nd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller is compatible with any wired or wireless normally closed (NC) rain sensor, which activates after rainfall (when the moisture-absorbing disks expand).
Is Rachio 3 compatible with Rainbird?
Yes, Rachio is compatible.
What is the difference between Rachio 3 and Rachio 3e?
It’s the same hardware (the only visible difference is that the 3e is gray while the 3 is white), but the capabilities of the 3e are a bit more limited.
How does a wireless rain sensor work?
Expansion disk rain sensors operate via a gauge attached to the sprinkler system. Disks inside the gauge absorb water and expand as more rain falls. That sends a message to the sprinkler system controller and interrupts the signal that turns on the sprinkler.
How does Rachio know soil moisture?
The Rachio controller is compatible with the Rain Bird SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor. It will operate similarly to a rain sensor when the moisture threshold is reached by interrupting the common wire and suspending all future watering events for the zone it’s connected to until the soil moisture level dries out.
What sensors work with Rachio?
The Rachio needs a normally closed (NC) rain sensor, which interrupts the common wire when activated.
Supported Rain Sensors
Basic Wired Rain Sensor.Hunter Rain-Clik Wireless Rain Sensor.RAIN BIRD WR2 Wireless Rain Sensor.Toro Wireless Rain Sensor.Irritrol Wireless Rain Sensor.Orbit Wireless Rain Sensor.
What is allowed depletion in Rachio?
Allowed Depletion (AD) is the maximum amount of Plant Available Water (PAW) allowed to be removed (expressed as a percentage) from the soil before an irrigation refill occurs. PAW is the total amount of water held in the plant root zone based on Soil Type and Plant Root Depth.
Can Rachio work without Internet?
What happens if I lose Wi-Fi? If for some reason you temporarily lose internet connectivity, your Rachio controller will attempt to reconnect to your home’s network every 30 seconds for 24 hours, at which point it will go offline.
Does Rachio 3 require a subscription?
Are there any recurring costs to run the Rachio 3 Smart Water System? Nope! There are no monthly or annual subscriptions, the app is free to download at any time, and all software and firmware updates are automatically updated for you for the life of the product.
What is Rachio weather Intelligence plus?
Rachio’s Weather Intelligence™ Plus gives you the most accurate weather scheduling available by combining data from national weather stations, more than 270,000 personal weather stations, satellite data, radar data, and more to provide hyperlocal forecasting that’s accurate to the location of your controller.
How long do rain sensors last?
How long do rain sensors last? The average rain sensor only functions for 3-5 years before needing replacement.
How long does it take for a rain sensor to dry out?
The dry out time could be as little as 4 hours depending on the weather conditions (temperature and humidity) and the rain threshold that is set. If the weather conditions remain cold and damp, your sensor could be active for months.
What company owns Rachio?
Amazon invests in Denver internet sprinkler startup Rachio.
Who is the owner of Rachio?
Christopher Klein is the Cofounder & CEO at Rachio .
Where is Rachio made?
Rachio’s smart controllers are all manufactured by contractors in the United States, with most of them coming from Vergent Products in Loveland.
