Rachio

Rachio

4.7 Popularity

Smart home sprinkler app that saves water

System Requirements

Updated
October 10, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.rachio.iro

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

  • 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
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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.

User Reviews

John Hesse October 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...

Marcio Ruela October 18, 2025

Having this smart sprinkler has saved me a ton of money. My water bill used to be really high (running off city water and sewer, cannot get a well). After...

Pete Tompkins October 18, 2025

5 for the product 2 for the app. First, the installation and wifi connection process is horrible. Don't say "something went wrong". Say "you entered the wrong password" (if that's...

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