In this Rachio 3 installation video we show you how the emerging next generation of smart sprinkler controllers with WiFi makes life easier for you, perfecting the science of avoiding watering your lawn when rain is predicted. We show you how to install a Rachio 3 WiFi sprinkler Controller with Weather Intelligence, along with a Rachio Exterior weatherproof enclosure for your sprinkler controller.
Chapter Timestamps Table of Contents
0:00 Introduction to Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, Review Features
3:58 Overview Rachio Outdoor Enclosure, Fitment with Racio 3 Smart Controller
5:38 Overview of current sprinkler controller, how smart sprinkler controllers better
7:54 Cut power, remove wiring, dismantling the old sprinkler controller
9:00 Electrical wiring problems from home builder
10:10 Drilling wiring holes in Rachio outdoor enclosure for Rachio 3 outdoor installation
13:49 Wiring Rachio outdoor enclosure to exterior concrete wall of house
15:56 Drilling Tapcon concrete anchors to secure Rachio outdoor enclosure to wall
17:40 Wiring Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller to transformer, sprinkler zones
19:45 Initial Racio account setup in App to configure Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
21:13 Resolving error Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller not connecting to WiFi
23:00 Setting up, testing Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller and configuring watering zones
26:00 Overview using the Rachio app on your smart phone and Rachio 3 setup via WiFi
26:48 Programming watering schedule, rain skip on Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
30:30 Exploring useful menu items in Rachio Sprinkler Controller App via WiFi
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What is the Rachio 3 Smart Water system?
This rachio smart sprinkler controller is a 3rd generation smart water system that integrates with other home automation systems like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit.
Rachio 3 setup
Rachio installation is pretty simple if you follow our how to video, and Rachio 3 programming is very easy to implement, and self explanatory. This rachio 3 outdoor installation requires the Rachio Outdoor Enclosure to protect the Rachio 3 homekit, as the Rachio 3 sprinkler WiFi controller by itself is made for interior use only.
Be sure you have the Rachio outdoor enclosure for Rachio 3 WiFi sprinkler controller before installing. Also, this rachio 3 outdoor enclosure installation can also be used with the Rachio 2 second generation controllers.
The Rachio 3 outdoor enclosure is rugged and weatherproof, with a black gasket around the enclosure door to prevent water from entering. For this Rachio 3 outdoor enclosure installation guide we demonstrate installing this sprinkler controller housing on a concrete wall with Tapcon screws.
We hope you enjoyed this Rachio 3 review and smart sprinkler controller installation guide, thanks for watching.