Schedules and zones

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

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. T...

Last Update: April 13th 2026, 3:09pm

Direct Access for Professional Installers

Summary
Direct Access is a feature designed for professional installers to allow watering when WiFi connectivity is unavailable. This feature should only be acti...

Last Update: April 13th 2026, 3:35pm

Rachio Irrigation Schedule Overview

Summary
Once your Rachio Sprinkler Controller is online, it's time to create your schedules. This article provides a high-level overview of each type of wate...

Last Update: April 13th 2026, 5:33pm

Using a Catch Cup Test to Optimize Advanced Zone Settings

Measure how much you’re actually watering
Do you know how much water your sprinklers are actually applying to your lawn? Your sprinkler heads will have a m...

Last Update: April 21st 2026, 5:04pm

Adjust Watering Duration & Frequency of Flex Schedules

Summary
If your Flex Daily or Flex Monthly schedule is watering too frequently, not frequently enough, or for durations that seem too long or too short, adjustme...

Last Update: April 25th 2026, 1:55pm

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