About the Troubleshooting category Troubleshooting One stop for tech support, wiring, Wi-Fi, and irrigation help. |
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Zone not stopping on scheduled run but will stop with controller stop button Troubleshooting |
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I have 500 rachios, why so did many quit rain skipping all of a sudden? Tech Support |
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3d |
Two Smart Hose Timer hubs repeatedly go offline while still connected to Wi-Fi Troubleshooting |
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Hose Timer won’t shut off Troubleshooting |
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Skipping a wire input on the controller Troubleshooting |
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Smart hose timer internal flooding Tech Support |
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Low current on multiple valves Tech Support |
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10d |
Rachio 3 Not Responding in Homekit (Again) Tech Support |
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Possessed zone Troubleshooting |
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Low Water Pressure Troubleshooting |
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12d |
Rachio 3 integration with smartthings Tech Support |
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12d |
Smart Hose Hub Firmware Upgrade Keeps Failing Tech Support |
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New Flow Sensor Readings off the chart Tech Support |
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17d |
Rachio 3 won’t power on Troubleshooting |
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Rachio valve hub cycling through all colors after offline over winter Tech Support |
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27d |
Hose Timer says No Flow Detected Tech Support |
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Jun 18 |
Reverse cable openings on Rachio 3 outdoor enclosure Wiring |
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Jun 15 |
Random Start Troubleshooting |
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Jun 8 |
Does not work Troubleshooting |
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Jun 5 |
Watering when offline for 100+ minutes per zone Troubleshooting |
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Jun 5 |
Raindial RD-600 to Rachio 3 Wiring |
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282 |
Jun 4 |
Is saturation skip broken? Troubleshooting |
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80 |
Jun 4 |
Internal flooding Troubleshooting |
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May 28 |
Rachio detected an electrical fault in master valve or Zone Tech Support |
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43 |
May 28 |
Rachio 3 says zone running but it’s not Troubleshooting |
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May 17 |
Rachio 3 does not work with 802.11ax / WiFi 6 mode Wi-Fi |
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May 16 |
Repeated drop off wifi Tech Support |
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2.7k |
May 15 |
Rachio3 periodically goes offline with LEDs dark and unresponive Troubleshooting |
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May 15 |
Hung controller on a specific zone? In-line fuse ever tried? Troubleshooting |
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May 14 |
Rachio Gen 2 keeps going offline lately Wi-Fi |
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5.2k |
May 12 |
History Page Tech Support |
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May 12 |
Retrofitting a Rachio to my old sprinkler system that runs with well water Wiring |
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May 9 |
Rachio keeps dropping WiFi Troubleshooting |
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May 8 |
SOLVED! How to fix Rachiio 3 WiFi not connecting first time Wi-Fi |
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52.2k |
May 7 |
Master Valve and Ball Valve Plumbing Help Troubleshooting |
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May 6 |
No zones are working! Troubleshooting |
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May 4 |
Master valve using motor operated valve Tech Support |
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May 1 |
Smart Hose Timer Leaking Troubleshooting |
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Apr 30 |
Rachio 3 Dropping WAN connection - LAN Connection Okay Troubleshooting |
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Apr 28 |
Rachio 3 Rain Sensor Wiring, activating/de-activating Wiring |
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2.2k |
Apr 26 |
Unexpected error during setting up wifi Wi-Fi |
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Apr 23 |
Open Line Troubleshooting |
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Apr 19 |
Using Rachio for raised garden beds Wiring |
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Apr 17 |
Smart timer leaks with long faucet threads Troubleshooting |
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Apr 14 |
Hose timer Leaks (water source) Troubleshooting |
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Apr 13 |
Rachio Smart Hose Timer cannot connect first time Troubleshooting |
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Apr 9 |
Rachio Gen 3 (Cannot update firmware) WIFI IOS 26.3 unknown error Troubleshooting |
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Apr 3 |
Rachio 2 Solonoids wont turn off Tech Support |
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Mar 29 |
DIrect burial shielded twisted pair wire for 1004-EX? Help! Wiring |
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266 |
Mar 27 |
I am trying to install a new smart hose timer and it keeps failing the firmware update Troubleshooting |
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Mar 23 |
This is my sixth time trying to update Tech Support |
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Mar 23 |
Weather Station Not Showing / Weatherunderground not reporting - again! Troubleshooting |
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Mar 21 |
All Weather Underground PWS Stations are gone Tech Support |
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161 |
Mar 21 |
Connecting Gen3 to new router Troubleshooting |
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Mar 15 |
Replacement of leaking hose timers Troubleshooting |
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Mar 11 |
Water in hose timer battery compartment Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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Mar 10 |
Father-in-law cut tap connector off Smart Timer Troubleshooting |
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Mar 6 |
Deleting Removed Hub Troubleshooting |
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Feb 26 |
Hose Timer - battery life Troubleshooting |
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Feb 25 |
Rainbird to Rachio 3 wiring help Troubleshooting |
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167 |
Jan 3 |
Rachio 3 16zone not opening or closing zones Troubleshooting |
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Dec 2025 |
Hose Timer won’t shut off Troubleshooting |
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Dec 2025 |
Verizon Fios Wi-Fi Extender Wi-Fi |
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190 |
Dec 2025 |
Help with wiring moving from Rainbird ESP-LX to Rachio V3 Wiring |
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144 |
Nov 2025 |
Rachio goes offfline/loses power Tech Support |
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2.2k |
Nov 2025 |
Gen 2 still broadcasting SSID Wi-Fi |
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1.7k |
Oct 2025 |
Hose Valve Hub WiFi Wi-Fi |
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Oct 2025 |
Valves connected to multiple zone controls Wiring |
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279 |
Oct 2025 |
Cannot log in using app but web login works Tech Support |
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1.8k |
Oct 2025 |
My hose-valve leaked inside & now I just get 1 yellow flash Troubleshooting |
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Sep 2025 |
2 Master Valve and up to 2 zone Operation wiring for Less than $20 Tested no more Master valve zone Fault Wiring |
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Sep 2025 |
Transferred Property not Showing up in App Troubleshooting |
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Sep 2025 |
New Install - Master Fault Error Troubleshooting |
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Sep 2025 |
Master Valve Wiring Issue Wiring |
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Sep 2025 |
System suddenly run but the app shows it is Tech Support |
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Sep 2025 |
Irrigation pause not accounting zone water Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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445 |
Sep 2025 |
New rain sensor flip flopping Troubleshooting |
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Sep 2025 |
Smart Timers Reset Troubleshooting |
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Sep 2025 |
Stuck on the simple installation Wiring |
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130 |
Sep 2025 |
High current draw per Valve monitoring -Need help Troubleshooting |
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Sep 2025 |
Rachio not stopping zones Troubleshooting |
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127 |
Sep 2025 |
Hose timer will not shut off Troubleshooting |
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Aug 2025 |
Electronic question converting AC out to DC Troubleshooting |
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251 |
Aug 2025 |
Hunter SRC Wiring Question Wiring |
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105 |
Aug 2025 |
Smart Hose Timer leaks with frost-free spigot Troubleshooting |
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275 |
Aug 2025 |
Rachio 3, only red blinking on light 1 Tech Support |
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Aug 2025 |
What solenoid to buy to replace dc solenoid Troubleshooting |
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106 |
Aug 2025 |
Timer started to leak now it won’t work at all Troubleshooting |
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Aug 2025 |
Help - new install wiring - no zones working Troubleshooting |
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146 |
Aug 2025 |
Rachio drops wifi decently often Troubleshooting |
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249 |
Aug 2025 |
WiFi Drop Rachio 3 Troubleshooting |
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464 |
Aug 2025 |
Everydrop 1004 Ex install Tech Support |
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2.9k |
Aug 2025 |
Both Rachio 3s disappear from app Troubleshooting |
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157 |
Aug 2025 |
Rachio website calendar is way off Troubleshooting |
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1.6k |
Jul 2025 |
Heat Boost not Editable Troubleshooting |
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Jul 2025 |
Ownership transfer not working Tech Support |
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105 |
Jul 2025 |
Leak Detection? Troubleshooting |
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136 |
Jul 2025 |
Zone Fault but it appears to be working fine Troubleshooting |
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127 |
Jul 2025 |
Cannot connect to Hub via App Tech Support |
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205 |
Jul 2025 |
Rachio 3 keeps disconnecting from wifi intermittently Wi-Fi |
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7.3k |
Jul 2025 |
RF shielding fixed offline problem Wi-Fi |
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235 |
Jul 2025 |
Zones dont turn off Tech Support |
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Jul 2025 |
Rachio 3 integration with Alexa Troubleshooting |
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Jul 2025 |
The Weather Intelligence Plus schedule is mixed up Tech Support |
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78 |
Jul 2025 |
Rainbird ESP-ME to Rachio Outdoor Unit Troubleshooting |
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315 |
Jul 2025 |
New (and old) issues with R3 Troubleshooting |
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147 |
Jul 2025 |
Rachio 3 occasionally using 8.8.8.8 instead of DHCP assigned DNS server Tech Support |
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199 |
Jun 2025 |
Home Assistant not updating Troubleshooting |
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178 |
Jun 2025 |
Hose timer behavior offline Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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67 |
Jun 2025 |
After 4 years… Another Gen3 That’s Decided It Isn’t Happy With Network Config Troubleshooting |
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334 |
Jun 2025 |
Lawn watering schedule get skipped Troubleshooting |
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166 |
Jun 2025 |
Rachio 3 unit has wrong sticker Tech Support |
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102 |
Jun 2025 |
Serial number already in use? Tech Support |
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12.3k |
Jun 2025 |
Replacing Orbit controller with Water Master sensor accessory Wiring |
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Jun 2025 |
We had a problem looking up your serial number Tech Support |
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122 |
Jun 2025 |
Zones and Schedules Won’t Transfer to New Controller Troubleshooting |
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62 |
Jun 2025 |
Not measuring actual Flow meter volumes Troubleshooting |
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79 |
Jun 2025 |
RainBird to Rachio 3 issue Troubleshooting |
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124 |
Jun 2025 |
Splice Controller Cable Wiring |
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107 |
Jun 2025 |
Can’t get my schedules to run (rain sensor is off) Troubleshooting |
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65 |
Jun 2025 |
Can’t get zones to function properly Troubleshooting |
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89 |
Jun 2025 |
House Renovation - Wi-Fi Offline Wi-Fi |
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516 |
Jun 2025 |
Hose Timer SHV101 does not power up Tech Support |
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May 2025 |
Orbit solenoid Troubleshooting |
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2.9k |
May 2025 |
Valve Monitoring with Add-A-Zone Tech Support |
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1.2k |
May 2025 |
App glitch? Tech Support |
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61 |
May 2025 |
Strain Relief Bushing for Sprinkler Wiring Side Wiring |
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216 |
May 2025 |
Shielded cable drain wire? Wiring |
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115 |
May 2025 |
Lost a/c access - can’t get a new password - grass dying! Tech Support |
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100 |
May 2025 |
Smart Hose Valve died? Troubleshooting |
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102 |
May 2025 |
Setting up New Controller. Quadrant 3 flashing Red Troubleshooting |
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48 |
May 2025 |
9 White One Red, Critical Software Tech Support |
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206 |
May 2025 |
Rachio 3 doesn’t stay connected Wi-Fi |
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561 |
May 2025 |
Rachio 3, 8 zones wiring help Tech Support |
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128 |
May 2025 |
EveryDrop Flow Meter Issue Troubleshooting |
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158 |
May 2025 |
Zone is ON all the time Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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175 |
May 2025 |
Intermatic to Rachio 3 Wiring |
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2.2k |
May 2025 |
White and 1 red blink. First replacement also dead Tech Support |
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67 |
May 2025 |
DHCP Issues Wi-Fi |
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1.1k |
Apr 2025 |
Static IP Wi-Fi |
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2.5k |
Apr 2025 |
Rachio 3: zones turn on fine, but never turn off Troubleshooting |
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167 |
Apr 2025 |
No zones work Troubleshooting |
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115 |
Apr 2025 |
Rachio 3 suddenly confused about days Troubleshooting |
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87 |
Apr 2025 |
No master relay power Troubleshooting |
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67 |
Apr 2025 |
Rachio Gen 1 connect to wifi but offline Troubleshooting |
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131 |
Apr 2025 |
Help needed with Everydrop flowmeter Troubleshooting |
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8 |
187 |
Apr 2025 |
Android App - Smart Hose Timer schedule Color setting not working Tech Support |
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72 |
Apr 2025 |
Unable to login to new app Tech Support |
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62 |
Apr 2025 |
Google Home showing Rachio disconnected Troubleshooting |
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421 |
Apr 2025 |
Rachio 3 voltage too high Troubleshooting |
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333 |
Apr 2025 |
2 zones coming on at once Wiring |
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21.1k |
Mar 2025 |
Help: Smart Hose Timer, Outside Faucet and Vacuum Breaker Troubleshooting |
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25 |
5.4k |
Mar 2025 |
Valve failed and filling battery compartment with water Troubleshooting |
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102 |
Mar 2025 |
This page can’t load Google Maps correctly Tech Support |
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738 |
Mar 2025 |
Smart hose timer not watering Tech Support |
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87 |
Mar 2025 |
Another boot error loop Troubleshooting |
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667 |
Mar 2025 |
2nd non working Rachio 3 Troubleshooting |
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113 |
Mar 2025 |
Updated Android app is broken Tech Support |
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155 |
Mar 2025 |
Rachio 3 Won’t connect to WiFi Troubleshooting |
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174 |
Mar 2025 |
Can’t enter home address on Android, app is bricked Tech Support |
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230 |
Feb 2025 |
Rachio not connecting to Wifi Wi-Fi |
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937 |
Feb 2025 |
Rachio 3 going off-line every day Wi-Fi |
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610 |
Feb 2025 |
Rachio Controller Failing to Stay Online Troubleshooting |
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519 |
Feb 2025 |
Rachio 3 app use of Wunderground confusion Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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361 |
Feb 2025 |
Updating router: Eero 6+ and Rachio Tech Support |
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207 |
Feb 2025 |
How to add a motion sensor Troubleshooting |
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22 |
1.4k |
Jan 2025 |
External relay for master valve and pumps Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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4.4k |
Jan 2025 |
Advice? Zones are running simultaneously Troubleshooting |
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3 |
145 |
Jan 2025 |
Rachio 3 & Hunter PSR 22 problem Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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221 |
Jan 2025 |
Wifi connection Troubleshooting |
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1.0k |
Jan 2025 |
Higher water flow with Rachio Troubleshooting |
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80 |
Jan 2025 |
Rachio 3 Won’t Connect to Ubiquiti U6 Pro Access Points Wi-Fi |
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453 |
Jan 2025 |
Zone Fault notifications started popping up Wiring |
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6.8k |
Dec 2024 |
Rachio detected a fault in zone master valve with a motorized ball valve Wiring |
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4.1k |
Dec 2024 |
Notifications do not match state in app Tech Support |
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47 |
Dec 2024 |
Smart hose timer battery usage Tech Support |
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4 |
218 |
Nov 2024 |
Installing 2 Rachio 3 to replace two separate Hunter controllers-Common Wire Question Wiring |
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167 |
Nov 2024 |
Flow Calibration and High Flow Detection Tech Support |
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105 |
Nov 2024 |
Error message when trying to update data in the android 15 Tech Support |
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79 |
Nov 2024 |
Rachio 3 long run for power supply Wiring |
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1 |
135 |
Oct 2024 |
Smart Hose Timer WiFi Hub Power Issues Troubleshooting |
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24 |
2.9k |
Oct 2024 |
Rachio 3 making a clicking sound Troubleshooting |
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0 |
61 |
Oct 2024 |
Zone needs to run twice in a row to achieve proper pressure. Troubleshooting |
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0 |
28 |
Oct 2024 |
Rachio3 slow starting after adding to new network Troubleshooting |
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2 |
97 |
Oct 2024 |
Original flow meter problems Troubleshooting |
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0 |
54 |
Oct 2024 |
Seeking wiring help on Irritrol Rain Dial to R3 Wiring |
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2.2k |
Oct 2024 |
Can’t close rachio unit due to too much wiring Wiring |
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85 |
Oct 2024 |
New transformer for Rachio 3 Wiring |
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124 |
Oct 2024 |
Last successful connection Troubleshooting |
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0 |
61 |
Sep 2024 |
App not showing PWS Tech Support |
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3 |
112 |
Sep 2024 |
Smart hose timer wifi hub is connected but cannot complete setup Troubleshooting |
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1 |
337 |
Sep 2024 |
Smart Hose Timers Valve Update Failed Troubleshooting |
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0 |
46 |
Sep 2024 |
Hose Hub not reconnecting to wifi Tech Support |
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0 |
53 |
Sep 2024 |
Smart hose timer hub setup fails at phone connection Troubleshooting |
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2.7k |
Sep 2024 |
Rachio Smart Hose fails without notification Tech Support |
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18 |
612 |
Sep 2024 |
Suspected aging failures Troubleshooting |
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0 |
61 |
Sep 2024 |
Smart Watering? Tech Support |
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1 |
59 |
Sep 2024 |
Smart hose timer add to computer Troubleshooting |
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1 |
49 |
Sep 2024 |
Smart Hose Valve (2 units) - Can no Longer Trigger Watering Tech Support |
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0 |
68 |
Sep 2024 |
App.rach.io calendar messed up Troubleshooting |
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1 |
60 |
Sep 2024 |
Installation - Help, Please! Wiring |
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11 |
229 |
Sep 2024 |
Smart Hose Flooding Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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0 |
43 |
Sep 2024 |
Rachio 3 doa Troubleshooting |
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4 |
129 |
Sep 2024 |
Constant Power Cycle Events Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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0 |
48 |
Sep 2024 |
Rachio daily runs do not agree to Zone Runs Tech Support |
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2 |
72 |
Sep 2024 |
Valve Monitoring setup FAIL Tech Support |
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1.2k |
Sep 2024 |
2 Wires on a terminal Wiring |
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270 |
Aug 2024 |
Rachio 3 power cycling repeatedly Troubleshooting |
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757 |
Aug 2024 |
WiFi droping Troubleshooting |
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111 |
Aug 2024 |
Fixed scheduled run keeps skipping zone 5 Troubleshooting |
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0 |
52 |
Aug 2024 |
Rachio 3 - well pump running continuously Wiring |
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8 |
272 |
Aug 2024 |
Installation issue Wiring |
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4 |
90 |
Aug 2024 |
Zone not running in schedule Troubleshooting |
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4 |
169 |
Aug 2024 |
Weird weather widget Tech Support |
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5 |
123 |
Aug 2024 |
Getting power to the irrigation controller, but no lights Tech Support |
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1 |
66 |
Aug 2024 |
Can’t find Hose Controller on web login Troubleshooting |
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14 |
200 |
Aug 2024 |
Gen 3 controller keeps disconnecting every 2-3 days Wi-Fi |
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5 |
683 |
Aug 2024 |
Bricked Hose Timer After Update Tech Support |
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1 |
61 |
Aug 2024 |
Rachio says schedule will not be skipped but not running Tech Support |
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4 |
218 |
Aug 2024 |
Rachio 3 turning off issues Troubleshooting |
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96 |
Aug 2024 |
Rachio Valve seems to be limiting water pressure, but with a weird twist Troubleshooting |
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2 |
132 |
Aug 2024 |
Rachio 3 Randomly Goes offline, won’t restart, no lights Troubleshooting |
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160 |
Aug 2024 |
Rachio 3 not sending notifications Tech Support |
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210 |
Aug 2024 |
Login no longer working Troubleshooting |
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134 |
Aug 2024 |
Water hammer Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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961 |
Aug 2024 |
What is a Wi-Fi Button and on what device can I find it? Troubleshooting |
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3 |
127 |
Aug 2024 |
Hose Timer no flow detected Tech Support |
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0 |
117 |
Aug 2024 |
Blinking red light Tech Support |
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140 |
Aug 2024 |
Smart hose timer automatically turning off after button press Troubleshooting |
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185 |
Aug 2024 |
Zone Too Far to Wire Tech Support |
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80 |
Aug 2024 |
Fixed schedule not running Troubleshooting |
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586 |
Aug 2024 |
Wifi upgrade Troubleshooting |
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1 |
109 |
Aug 2024 |
Smart Hose Timer Firmware Update: How Does It Happen? Tech Support |
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3 |
183 |
Aug 2024 |
Router reboot and Rachio goes offline Troubleshooting |
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1 |
89 |
Jul 2024 |
Not watering when offline Troubleshooting |
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14 |
163 |
Jul 2024 |
12 Zone Sprinkler Power Adapter failed twice Sprinklers & Irrigation |
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1 |
81 |
Jul 2024 |
Sprinkler Timer Internal Flooding Tech Support |
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172 |
Jul 2024 |
Single Zone note working Troubleshooting |
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1 |
83 |
Jul 2024 |
Rachio timer in Busy, Sync in Progress Tech Support |
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1 |
61 |
Jul 2024 |