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  1. Standard & Advanced Zone Settings - Sprinkler Controllers

    • Summary: This article explains how to edit Advanced Zone settings and explains each setting in detail. Advanced Zone Settings are primarily used for Rachio's...
    • Last Update: April 13th 2026, 12:24pm

  2. Downloading and Updating Your Rachio App

    • Summary: Getting started with Rachio? No sweat. Our app is available at no cost for Android and iOS. View the options below to download the latest version.
    • Last Update: April 13th 2026, 12:28pm

  3. Setting Up Zones for Smart Sprinkler Controllers

    • Summary: After onboarding your controller in the Rachio app, the next step is setting up your zones to ensure the most accurate and efficient watering possible.
    • Last Update: April 13th 2026, 3:09pm

  4. Troubleshooting Watering Issues and Zone Faults

    • Summary: If a zone is failing to water, it can be due to a variety of mechanical or electrical issues. This guide covers common scenarios, including how to identify...
    • Last Update: April 13th 2026, 3:41pm

  5. Connecting your Rachio Device to a Mobile Hotspot

    • Summary: If you do not have a Wi-Fi network available near the controller but need it connected to the internet to run a schedule or perform an app update...
    • Last Update: April 13th 2026, 8:25pm

  6. Using Control4 with Rachio

    • Summary: Rachio supports integration with several third-party smart home platforms, including Control4. This article provides links to resources to help you connect...
    • Last Update: April 21st 2026, 9:12am

  7. Using Nexia with Rachio

    • Summary: Rachio supports integration with several third-party smart home platforms, including Nexia. This article provides links to resources to help you connect...
    • Last Update: April 27th 2026, 11:48am

  8. Using Alarm.com with Rachio

    • Summary: Rachio supports integration with several third-party smart home platforms, including Alarm.com. This article provides links to resources to help you connect...
    • Last Update: April 21st 2026, 9:15am

  9. Using Google Home with Rachio

    • Summary: Rachio supports integration with Google Home, one of several third-party smart home platforms compatible with Rachio. Once linked, your Rachio controller...
    • Last Update: April 21st 2026, 10:01am

  10. Enabling Location Permissions for the Rachio App

    • Summary: Some Rachio app features, such as the "Near Me" view in Device Lookup, require access to your device's location. This article covers how to...
    • Last Update: April 25th 2026, 1:31pm

  11. Rachio Yard Map

    • Summary: Yard Map allows you to draw zone boundaries and place sprinkler heads on a visual map of your property. This improves the accuracy of your zones...
    • Last Update: April 25th 2026, 1:43pm

  12. Using IFTTT with Rachio

    • Summary: Rachio supports integration with IFTTT, one of several third-party smart home platforms compatible with Rachio. IFTTT is built around "Applets"...
    • Last Update: May 6th 2026, 2:00pm

  13. Cycle and Soak Features for Rachio Irrigation Devices

    • Summary: Rachio devices are capable of splitting total watering times into smaller segments to give the soil enough time to absorb the water. This helps you save...
    • Last Update: May 9th 2026, 12:58pm

  14. Rachio App: Quick Start Guide

    • Summary: Welcome to Rachio! This guide will show you how to navigate the Rachio app (iOS and Android) and use all of the great water-saving features.
    • Last Update: May 26th 2026, 5:25pm

  15. Creating, Editing, Duplicating, and Deleting Schedules

    • Summary: This article covers how to create, edit, duplicate, and delete watering schedules for Rachio Sprinkler Controllers and Smart Hose Timers.
    • Last Update: May 26th 2026, 5:29pm

  16. Rachio Weather Intelligence

    • Summary: This article covers everything you need to know about Rachio’s Weather Intelligence™ Plus, including weather skip features such as Rain, Free...
    • Last Update: June 8th 2026, 4:33pm