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Take the guesswork out of lawn watering with Rachio.
When it comes to watering, we think your sprinkler controller should work smart, not hard. Why apply more water than your plants need if you don’t have to? Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controllers assess the particular characteristics that make your lawn unique, then tailor-make a watering program to suit your yard goals. Because it should be easy to do what’s right for your lawn and save water at the same time.
Avoid under- or overwatering your yard.
Watering your plants just enough is a delicate balancing act that few people have time to perfect. Water too much? Your plants will drown as they’re deprived of oxygen. Water too little and your plants will droop and wilt until it’s too late to bring them back! Avoid these perils and save yourself considerable time by outsourcing this task to the most skilled smart watering assistant: Rachio.
Rachio connects to your existing sprinkler system.
Our smart sprinkler controllers were designed with watering perfection in mind. Rachio connects to your existing sprinkler system and seamlessly takes over the science of optimal watering so you don’t have to.
Manage your watering and more in the Rachio app.
As the very first smart watering app, Rachio was built to help people stop watering in the rain. But our mission didn’t end there. We’ve engineered the most easy-to-use, easy-to-track watering app available. Check in on all your sprinkler zones with a glance. Sit back as the app automatically adjusts your watering to account for rain and inclement weather.
Our Mission
Making sustainable water use effortless and personally rewarding
A rainy day sparked an idea to revolutionize how we water lawns. That idea has grown into Rachio – your partner in caring for your lawn, and the planet, the right way!
When done right, water usage can contribute to water conservation.
Watering with Rachio can encourage a healthier root system, which allows you to actually water less. These strong roots can dive deep into the soil, giving your plants easier access to nutrients and water. It's the foundation of a beautiful, resilient, and water-efficient yard.
How We Got Started
Our story began on a rainy day.
It all started when Rachio founder Chris Klein was headed home during a downpour in Denver, Colorado. As he walked, he noticed how many automated sprinkler controllers were wastefully watering in the rain. That’s when the idea for Rachio was born!
We carefully engineered the foundation for smart watering.
Chris felt like the time to water smarter was long overdue. So he put his experience as a software engineer to work in designing the foundation for a more intelligent sprinkler controller. This revolution in watering tapped into real-time yard data, predictive weather information, and the power of mobile watering control to create a new, more complete approach to lawn health.
We created the world's first smart sprinkler controller.
Launching with the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, Chris and his team designed a system that allowed for customized watering schedules based on where you live. Innovation led to the Rachio App, which gave homeowners the chance to further personalize yard care by automatically factoring in additional weather data and landscape details.
We continue to grow.
At Rachio, our job is never done. We’re continuing to innovate so people can have a sustainable, beautiful, resilient lawn and healthy water and soil for generations to come.
A thriving community.
Everyone in our growing community has one thing in common—they want to do their share of good while doing what’s right for their yard. Check out these photos from our Rachio customers!