Rachio 3
View all Rachio productsCategory: Smart IrrigationPrice: $199.99
Replaces the dumb timer box in the garage with a controller that reads hyperlocal weather and skips watering for rain, freeze, wind, and saturated soil — no more standing at a spigot or hauling hoses to keep a yard alive. Everything, including the weather intelligence, is included with no monthly fee. Honest compatibility note: Alexa and Google work; official Apple Home support was withdrawn in 2022 and is not advertised today.
Independence at a glance
- No subscription needed — No subscription exists; the weather-intelligence scheduling is included free. (The company's past "Thrive" lawn-care subscription was a separate consumable service, since wound down.)
Scored editorially. Scores cover voice, phone-free use, physical controls, subscriptions, and setup — the axes that decide independence.
Will it keep working?
We don't yet have a clear read on whether it works without the maker's cloud.
- Still in production
Based on how this device connects (local vs. cloud), whether it’s still sold and supported, and its app / subscription. A guide, not a guarantee.
Connectivity
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