# Schedules and zones

## Standard & Advanced Zone Settings - Sprinkler Controllers

[Read more](https://support.rachio.com/en_us/standard-advanced-zone-settings-sprinkler-controllers-Byh9v81Fv)

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

[Read more](https://support.rachio.com/en_us/setting-up-zones-for-smart-sprinkler-controllers-H1U5vUJYP)

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

[Read more](https://support.rachio.com/en_us/direct-access-for-professional-installers-BkZW_Iktw)

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

[Read more](https://support.rachio.com/en_us/rachio-irrigation-schedule-overview-HJrFP8yYD)

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

[Read more](https://support.rachio.com/en_us/using-a-catch-cup-test-to-optimize-advanced-zone-settings-BJi9vLkYD)

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

[Read more](https://support.rachio.com/en_us/adjust-watering-duration-frequency-of-flex-schedules-r10FDLkFw)

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

[Read more](https://support.rachio.com/en_us/cycle-and-soak-features-for-rachio-irrigation-devices-r1_FwL1Kw)

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