Question

Anyone use a rachio 3 for watering their lawn?  

Answer 1

I use rachio 1 still and love it. I'm sure v3 is much better.  

Comments

@canton, It seemed like more of the same to me. I believe there is some new kit that only works with 3rd gen, but nothing that is "wow".  

Answer 2

A Raichu?  

Answer 3

I am and love it. Kind of complicated to set up with solid type and etc but runs great after setup

Answer 4

Lol, I use Rainbird

Answer 5

Yes it's a great system

Answer 6

I did but had problems. I replaced it with Orbit's b-hyve control panel which, at the time, was less than half the price.  

Answer 7

I'm using the Rachio 3. It was pretty easy to setup (changed out an old Rainbird controller). The automation is nice, I was able to go through and define where the heads were as well as the type of heads and it automatically adjusts watering each zone. So far no major issues with it and it gives me regular notifications if it cancels a schedule due to rain/wind/etc.  

Answer 8

Yes, it’s great

Answer 9

I have a Rachio 2, and the biggest compliment I can give it is that. I never touch it. Just works.  

Answer 10

Yeah it’s awesome

Answer 11

I have a 2 and it has been flawless.  

Answer 12

Yes and it's amazing

Answer 13

Rain machine is what i use.  

Answer 14

Yep! Paid for itself in one summer too.  

Answer 15

I have the Rachio 2, and it works great!  

Answer 16

Yup, got it last year and love it.  

Answer 17

Yep. Costco had the 12 zone version for the price of the 8 zone.  

Answer 18

I have the 2 at home. And a 1 at my parents. Love it!  

Answer 19

I have used Rachio and Rain Bird. The Rachio is heads above the Rainbird. I have no experience with the Orbitz.  

Answer 20

Hydrawise from Hunter. Rachio is a fair product, just has a long ways to go in comparison to other professional products. Rainbird is WAY behind. BeeHyve is trendy. Decent software. I think where homeowners miss the boat on products like this is finding something a professional is going to want to work on. Remember that smart controllers are only as good as the system installed.  

Comments

@apprehensible yes. You would want a pro to set it up for you. Not that you can’t, but you’ll have a pro that will have access to your controller right from his tablet or phone. While smart controllers are awesome and save water, no one knows how to water better than a pro.  

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@apprehensible with hydrawise, your contractor will not only have access to your controller but can see watering reports, milliamp loads to the solenoids (can find solenoids going bad before they go bad) and all of kinds of pertinent information that homeowners and standard smart controllers overlook.  

Answer 21

Rachio 2 and I have two wired together. They have more than paid for themselves in water savings with ROI within the first year of use

Answer 22

I actually just have a bunch of relays mounted on a piece of plywood. They turn on and off with cheapo smart outlets I had laying around. I should really upgrade.  

Answer 23

Yes sir!  

Answer 24

2nd house with Rachio. My favorite smart device.