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Rachio 16ZULW-C 16 Zone: 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller with Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence
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Purchase options and add-ons
- WORRY-FREE WATERING - Rachio tailors your watering schedule to the specific needs of your yard and plants, providing the right amount of water no matter the landscape. Ensure a beautiful yard and lower your water bill at the same time!
- NO MONTHLY FEES - Rachio comes complete and ready to use, without any extra charges or app subscription fees.
- EXCLUSIVE WEATHER TECHNOLOGY - Patented Weather Intelligence automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.
- CONTROL FROM YOUR PHONE - Manage your watering from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, set & view upcoming schedules, and see your estimated outdoor water usage.
- FAST & EASY INSTALLATION - DIY installation in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Compatible with 99% of existing sprinkler controllers.
- #1 SMART SPRINKLER CONTROLLER - Rachio invented the smart sprinkler category and continues to be the most trusted controller on the market. Only Rachio offers smart schedules that include plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more.
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ABOUT US
Rachio creates innovative technology that enlivens the outside space of any home. Our app makes it easy to set up a watering schedule that cares for your all of the plants in your yard, while reducing water waste and saving money.
Our mission is to advance the smart home outside, through conservation and connection.
Love All of Where You Live
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A Better Way to Water
Rachio watches the weather for you and automatically adjusts your schedule based on your forecast and the season. This ensures your plants get the right amount of water.
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Water Savings
Up to 50 percent of the water Americans use outdoors is wasted due to inefficient irrigation systems. Rachio is trying to change that. Over the past few years, Rachio users have collectively saved more than 50 billion gallons of water from being wasted.
Sustainability
At Rachio, sustainability isn’t a buzzword. It’s what our company was founded on, and we are committed to environmental conservation and social equity. Rachio has been a proud B Corp since 2017.
Recycling
When you purchase a Rachio controller, we’ll gladly recycle your old controller (any brand) at no cost to you.
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Watches the WeatherWeather Intelligence Plus uses the most accurate hyper-local weather data to automatically adjust for rain, wind, freeze and more. |
Customized ZonesSet up customized zones with confidence. Add details like plant type, soil type, sun exposure and more to optimize watering for your yard. |
Control From AnywhereStart, stop, pause or skip individual zones or schedules all from the highly-rated Rachio app. Control in the palm of your hand, whether you're in the kitchen or on vacation. |
Programs ItselfHydro Intelligence creates the most efficient schedule for your yard, continually optimized for plant type, location and more. |

Premium Weather Intelligence Plus
Weather Intelligence Plus is an exciting feature exclusive to Rachio that provides hyperlocal weather accuracy to improve your schedules and reduce unnecessary water waste. Combining data from more than 300,000 weather stations and other data sources, Weather Intelligence Plus makes sure you're never caught watering in the rain, wind or snow.
Weather Intelligence Plus will even update your schedule durations on a monthly basis to offset seasonal weather changes. That's because your yard needs more water at some points of the year, and less at others. This keeps your plants healthy year-round while saving water.
- Rain Skip
- Wind Skip
- Freeze Skip
- Saturation Skip
- Seasonal Shift
Smarter Watering – Easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Replace your old controllerTest your sprinkler system and remove the old controller. Then mount your new Rachio easily with our handy mounting template. |
Plug existing wires into RachioEasy-press terminals help you quickly snap into place – no screwdriver needed! Match the wires from your old setup for ready-made wiring. |
Complete setup in the Rachio appThe streamlined Rachio app helps connect your controller to Wi-Fi and then customize your zones and watering schedules. |
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Smart Schedule | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Works With Alexa | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Zones | 4 | 8 | 16 | |
Weather Intelligence Plus | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Free Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Installation | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Outdoor |
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Customer Rating | 4.7 out of 5 stars (10979) | 4.1 out of 5 stars (20) | 3.8 out of 5 stars (9) | 5.0 out of 5 stars (6) |
Price | $249.99$249.99 | $99.99$99.99 | $261.92$261.92 | $179.99$179.99 |
Shipping | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Wujlnoo |
Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Copper |
Product Description
The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller raises the smart watering bar with foolproof installation, dual-band Wi-Fi and an expressive light bar. Rachio 3 is the only controller equipped with hyperlocal Weather Intelligence Plus. The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller automatically creates watering schedules that lower your water bill and ensure a beautiful yard, while the mobile app lets you manage your sprinkler system from anywhere. Rachio partners with the top smart-home platforms including Amazon Alexa, the Google Assistant, Nest, IFTTT – making it the most connected controller on the market. App Compatibility - Android 4.4+; subject to change. Mobile app is required to connect the controller to Wi-Fi. Systems that source water from a well will likely need a pump to add pressure for sprinklers.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 1.4 x 5.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.05 pounds |
Manufacturer | Rachio |
ASIN | B07CZ5K355 |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 16ZULW-C |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #302 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #1 in Automatic Irrigation Controllers #14 in Unique Home |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |