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Rachio — Smart home sprinkler app that saves water

Android House And Home Rachio
4.7 GP
559,994+
Google Play

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Description

Been using the Rachio sprinkler app for a couple months now. It’s basically a smart home controller that runs your sprinklers automatically. Basically, it creates a watering schedule to keep your yard looking great while saving you water and money. There’s a mobile app that lets you control everything from your phone, which is super convenient.

Here’s how it works: you just connect Rachio to your existing sprinklers, then the app uses weather data to figure out the optimal watering schedule. And there’s also a handy feature where you can pause watering if it’s raining. And the smart home integrations are pretty cool – you can control Rachio with Alexa or Google Assistant.

Look, if you’ve got a yard and you’re tired of manually running the sprinklers, Rachio is a game-changer. It’s not perfect – setup can be a little tricky and the app has a learning curve. But overall it just makes watering so much easier. Definitely worth checking out if you want to save time and water.

Editor Opinion

I've tested a bunch of smart home and gardening apps, and Rachio is one of the better ones I've used. It's not the most feature-packed, but it gets the core job done really well. The automatic scheduling and mobile control are super convenient, and I've noticed a decent drop in my water bill since using it. The only real downside is that the initial setup can be a pain if you're not super tech-savvy. But once it's up and running, Rachio is a set-and-forget kind of app that just works. If you want an easy way to water your lawn without wasting water, this is a solid option.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Automatic watering schedules that save you water and money
  • Mobile app gives you full control from anywhere
  • Integrates with smart home platforms like Alexa and Google Assistant
  • Adjusts watering based on weather conditions
  • Straightforward to use once it's set up

Cons

  • Setup process can be a bit technical and time-consuming
  • Learning curve to get the most out of all the features
  • Not the most feature-packed smart sprinkler app on the market

Specifications

Updated 10.10.2025
Category House And Home
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Rachio
Android Android 8.0++
Package Name com.rachio.iro

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4.7/5
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John Hesse Oct 18, 2025

Edit: I'm changing this from 1 to 4 stars. They replied to my email request with the explanation of how to edit my schedule. However, it's more difficult to navigate...

Jeremy Cook Oct 18, 2025

I tried to add a wifi hub using the Android app but was unable to connect the hub to my wifi. I read that others with the same issue were...

Steven B Oct 18, 2025

The app is great! I set up all 4 of my stations, added the time i wanted, and used the smart soak option. It has done wonders for my lawn...

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