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Rachio 3
€171,74
The Rachio 3 by Rachio is one of our shortlisted Irrigation System Controllers. It works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings smart home Ecosystems. The Rachio 3 connects directly with your internet router over Wi-Fi. This means that, when you are away from home, you will be able to control the Rachio 3 directly with your mobile devices, without the need of any intermediate hub. However, if you want to create routines and set-up rules between your smart devices, you will need a hub.
The Rachio 3 by Rachio is one of our shortlisted Irrigation System Controllers. It works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings smart home Ecosystems. The Rachio 3 connects directly with your internet router over Wi-Fi. This means that, when you are away from home, you will be able to control the Rachio 3 directly with your mobile devices, without the need of any intermediate hub. However, if you want to create routines and set-up rules between your smart devices, you will need a hub.
| General Info | |
| Brands | Rachio |
| Market Launching Date | N/A |
| Model Number | 8ZULW-C |
| Home Ecosystems | |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Apple HomeKit | Yes |
| Google Assistant | Yes |
| Microsoft Cortana | No |
| Samsung SmartThings | Yes |
| Communication Protocols | |
| Abode (433 MHz) | No |
| Blueetooth | No |
| Gardena (863 - 870 MHz) | No |
| Honeywell (868 MHz, 915 MHz) | No |
| Insteon | No |
| Nest Weave | No |
| Netatmo (868 MHz) | No |
| Somfy (868 MHz) | No |
| Thread | No |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Z-Wave | No |
| Zigbee | No |
| Apps Availabilty | |
| Android | Yes |
| iOS | Yes |
| Control Options | |
| From App | Yes |
| On-Device | No |
| With Voice | Yes |
| Irrigation System Controller Type | |
| Electronic | Yes |
| Hydraulic | No |
| Features | |
| 7-Day Scheduling | Yes |
| App Languages | English |
| Consumption Reports | Yes |
| Flexible Watering | Yes |
| Number of Zones | 8 |
| On/Off Timer | Yes |
| Scheduling | Yes |
| Weather Aware Control | Yes |
| Working Environments | |
| Indoor | Yes |
| Outdoor | No |
| Weather Resistant (IP Rating or HZO Protection) | - |
| Ease of Installation | |
| High | No |
| Low | No |
| Medium | Yes |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Multiple Finishes | No |
| Net Depth [millimetres] | 35,6 |
| Net Height [millimetres] | 139,7 |
| Net Weight [kg] | 0,5 |
| Net Width [millimetres] | 231,1 |
| Installation Requirements | |
| Communication Range [metres] | N/A |
| Hub Required | No |
| Operating Humidity [%] | N/A |
| Operating Temperature [ºC] | -20 to 60 |
| Compatible Add-ons | |
| Rain Sensors | Yes |
| Soil Sensors | Yes |
| Power | |
| Battery Back-up Available | No |
| Battery Life [years] | - |
| Powered by Battery | No |
| Powered by Wire | Yes |
| Certifications | |
| WaterSense Certified | Yes |
Product Informations updated on December 2025. Before doing any purchase we advice reviewing the official specifications from manufacturers.