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Smart Irrigation ControllersOUR TAKE
Rachio 3 eight-zone smart sprinkler controller
An eight-zone Rachio 3 controller for a compatible in-ground irrigation system.
Keeping the lawn, sunny beds and shaded borders on separate schedules is where an eight-zone controller earns its place. The Rachio app puts those settings within reach when the weather changes. Check the wiring, network signal and mounting location before retiring the old timer.
- Good for
- Smart scheduling for up to eight compatible irrigation zones.
- Look elsewhere if
- A garden served by one movable hose sprinkler needs a simpler timer.
- The tradeoff
- Connected features require the specified network and a suitable installation.
At a glance
- Watering method
- Sprinkler
- Irrigation stations
- 8 stations
Why it earns a look
- Smart scheduling for up to eight compatible irrigation zones.
Where it asks for a compromise
- Connected features require the specified network and a suitable installation.
Full specifications, manuals & sources
Model details
- Full model name
- Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler In-Ground WiFi Irrigation Controller, 8-Zone | 8 Zones, It Just Works, App Control, Rain Skips, Local Weather Scheduling, DIY Install, Smart Home Ready, 2-Year Warranty
- Amazon ASIN
- B07CZ864Y9
- Watering method
- Sprinkler
- Irrigation stations
- 8 stations
- Brand
- Rachio
Manuals & product information
Photo sources
Product information checked 2026-10-30. Our assessment uses the linked specifications and manuals; it does not represent a hands-on test. Editorial standards & corrections.