Gen 3 vs. Pro - Getting Started / Before You Buy - Rachio Community

Gen 3 vs. Pro

post by SalisburySam on Jul 7, 2022

I noticed the new Rachio Pro is out with its 4-year warranty. The cost difference is only $20 over the Gen 3 with an outside casing. Has anyone tried this unit? Thoughts vs. the Gen 3? The Pro is touted as Homekit compliant. Is it any better than the Gen 3 for HK?

post by JoelRaymond on Jul 7, 2022

The Pro unit has had no issues with connecting to the wifi, the other units I have installed generally stumble here but the 5 Pro units I have done set up very quick, This is the only change I noticed worth talking about.

post by SalisburySam on Jul 7, 2022

Good to know. Thanks! This could be a good replacement for the Gen3.

post by gizbug on Jul 7, 2022

PRO actually works with HomeKit?
If so find that hard to believe was they still can’t solve the HomeKit issue with Gen 3…

post by ritchierich on Jul 8, 2022

The Pro has been available for several years. Are there new features or new hardware?

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