Rachio Smart Hose Timer: App-Controlled Faucet Timer. 1 Valve + 1 WiFi Hub

I have three of these timers and I intend to purchase more. Surprisingly easy to set up, with simple clear instructions. The app is powerful yet uncomplicated. Schedules are easy to set up and change, and can automatically skip a run based on actual or forecast rainfall. Ad hoc watering is simple through the app or by pressing button on the valve. Best of all is the service. The battery compartment on one of my valves leaked and the valve failed. The warranty replacement process was easy and quick. Rachio replaced not only the failed valve, but the other two as well. They shipped me three new valves and sent me a pre-paid UPS shipping label to return the old valves. Yes, you can buy less expensive "automatic" valves. I have done so in the past, but not any more. The build quality, functionality, ease of use, and manufacturer's product support of these valves is worth far more than any price savings you may find on a lesser product.

I bought this control the watering to our garden while on vacation. I’m a Rachio sprinkler user as well so controlling both with the same app was ideal. I love that I can adjust the timing and duration from my phone anywhere in the world. Also love that I get alerts when it runs and that it can take the weather forecast into consideration automatically and cancel the sprinklers for the day. Only downside is that is does require a hub to be near by and plugged in but that’s a minor thing. Have used it all summer and have had no issues with leakage, disconnecting from the hub, etc. Overall highly recommend the hose timer product and the Rachio brand to others! You’ll pay a bit more but it’s well worth it in my experience.

I have had 4 of these hose timers all cause batteries to leak, leading to internal corrosion so bad the unit was destroyed. All caused the batteries to leak in a year or less. To me, this indicates a serious design flaw in the Rachio Smart Hose Timer. Do not buy this! What makes me think there's a serious design flaw? I spent 20 years as an engineer working on battery-powered products, using primary and rechargeable batteries. I also worked on IP-rated battery powered products intended for outdoor use, and spent a lot of time testing designs, testing batteries, and battery failure modes, and working on fixes. In that time, I learned that battery quality makes a difference, especially when it comes to not leaking. After years of witnessing many horrors, I only use high-quality batteries, and know their proper uses and limitations. I haven't had batteries leak in anything for decades. That is, until I started using Rachio Smart Hose Timers. I also used electronic hose timers by Orbit for about 10 years, both units without connectivity and Orbit B-Hyve units. I never had batteries leak in any of those hose timers. I moved to the Rachio because the Orbit B-Hyve's connectivity was pretty unreliable, despite my best efforts (I also spent years working on wireless products). The Rachio was great, until they inevitably made the battery leak. I'm not sure if the flaw is electrical or mechanical, and I don't plan on doing Rachio's engineering work for them. I wouldn't trust another Rachio product, though, even if it wasn't battery-powered.

5/5 stars I'm so glad I invested in the Rachio hose timer It's been a game-changer for my gardening routine. With the Rachio app, I can easily manage and monitor my hose watering from my phone, which is super convenient. I no longer have to worry about remembering to water my plants or dealing with tedious hand watering. The automation feature is amazing - I can set up a schedule for my plants to receive the right amount of water, and the Rachio timer will take care of the rest. It's also great to know that the timer is smart enough to skip a scheduled watering if rain is expected or has already occurred. I've been using the Rachio timer with my soaker hose, and it's been working perfectly. The soaker hose is great for watering my ground cover plants evenly, and the Rachio timer ensures that the water is delivered at the right time. I've noticed a significant improvement in the health and growth of my plants since using the Rachio timer. One of the features I appreciate most is the Quick Run option. It's so easy to start a manual watering session directly from the app or the timer itself. This is perfect for when I need to give my plants a little extra water. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the Rachio hose timer. It's been a huge time-saver and has helped me to take better care of my plants. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a smart and convenient way to water their garden. Pros: * Easy to use and manage from the app * Automates watering schedule for convenience * Smart rain skip feature ensures plants don't get waterlogged * Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant * Quick Run option for manual watering sessions * Works well with my soaker hose for even watering Cons: None

We’ve had trouble in the past with hose timers that wouldn’t connect to WiFi or constantly dropped the connection. This one completely solved that issue! It comes with a compact WiFi hub that’s super discreet — you barely notice it’s there — and it’s worked flawlessly from day one. The ability to control our watering remotely is a game-changer. Whether we’re away from home or just want to set it and forget it, this timer gives us total freedom. We especially love the automatic scheduling and weather-based adjustments — it’s smart and efficient! Highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a reliable, easy-to-use hose timer. It’s made our lives so much easier!

I have a garden that is nearly 100 feet from my nearest spigot. I also have a yard full of flowers that I water daily. I would make, literally, 10-20 laps to and from my spigot day to turn off/on my hose. Not that I'm lazy, but it's just a lot of unnecessary overhead. So, i downloaded the app that comes with the Rachio Smart Hose Timer. I now just grab my phone wherever I am in the yard, pop up the very intuitive app and turn my hose off and on from where I am not where I need to walk 100 feet to. Obviously the timer functions are great for a garden. My comes on at 5am every day. The integrated weather feature that cancels the watering schedule for the day if there has been a recent rain is like gardening magic. Prob other things I could mention but just these couple have made the purchase (which I thought was a little steep) well worth it imo. I would have actually paid more for it knowing what it does now. EDIT AFTER 1 SEASON - brought this unit inside in October. It was inactive all winter. Today it warmed up enough to hook it up to an external spicket. It leaked badly when turned off with the water spicket open. Worse when activated it only pushed a slight stream through the hose. I've read from other poor rating reviews that the design is flawed. Water will pool into the internal battery compartment thus corroding internal parts. I'm leaving at 2 stars because it did work very well for one season. Unfortunately after paying nearly $100 for this item I expected at least a few seasons of reliability. EDIT 3/2026 - I contacted the company because this seems to be a not uncommon issue with these devices. I got through a chat line on the Rachio website in just a couple minutes I was chatting with support. Because, I assume, this is such a common warranty issue they had no problems replacing my unit. I had to upload a couple pictures. One of the rusted battery compartment. And, of course, my Amazon receipt. With 3 days I had a brand new unit. From looking at this product now it's went up about 20%. Could be inflation, but my guess is they redesigned the battery compartment and most likely fixed the only problem i had with the product. I would give it 5 stars because as I said earlier it's a wonderful niche product. But, I did have the one huge problem and Rachio did a stellar job of fixing it.

UPDATE May 2025: when I tried to get up and going this season the WiFi hub would not connect to the hose timer. I tried everything but it just didn't connect. I ended up calling Rachio customer service and they were amazingly helpful. They tried lots of fixes including some not in the manual, and then eventually sent me a replacement (under warranty). Now everything is up and running again. I really appreciate the Rachio hose timer and now I REALLY appreciate their amazing customer service. I am one satisfied customer. I am brand new to hose timers. But we have a Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller for our front yard, and wanted to automate/simplify watering our three raised garden beds. Since we already had the Rachio app loaded on our android phone, it was very simple to set up the hose timer, and name it, and connect the WiFi Hub. And after a bit of trial and error, we figured out how to get Alexa to turn it on and off. We found that to open the hose timer valve, we say "Alexa, open [valve name]." And to turn it off, we can say "Alexa, close [valve name]." Of course, we can also set up schedules in the app, or turn the timer on/off manually in the app, or even start/stop it by pressing the button on the timer itself. But using Alexa works just fine for us. We did have to get a new hose bib, though. Our old one was leaking when we set up the hose timer! But that isn’t due to the timer, just a bad hose bib. All in all, I would definitely recommend this to family and friends.

I've been using the Rachio Smart Hose Timer with WiFi for a few weeks now, and it has completely transformed how I manage my outdoor watering. This device is a game-changer for anyone looking to maintain a watering schedule without the hassle of manual watering. **Setup and Installation** Setting up the Rachio Smart Hose Timer was incredibly straightforward. The app guides you through the process step by step, and within minutes, I had it connected to my WiFi and ready to go. The device itself feels sturdy and well-built, designed to withstand the outdoor elements. **Functionality** What sets this timer apart is its smart features. The ability to control the watering schedule from my phone, even when I'm not home, is a huge plus. The app is user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that allows me to easily create and adjust schedules based on weather conditions, soil type, and plant needs. The integration with local weather data is especially impressive—it automatically skips watering sessions if rain is expected, which helps save water and prevent overwatering. **Performance** The Rachio Smart Hose Timer performs exceptionally well. The water flow is consistent, and I haven't experienced any connectivity issues or malfunctions. The device also sends notifications if there are any issues with the watering schedule, which adds a layer of reliability. **Smart Features** The integration with smart home systems like Alexa and Google Assistant is seamless. I can start or stop watering with simple voice commands, which is a convenient feature when my hands are full or I'm in another part of the house. The timer also integrates with my Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, allowing me to manage all my watering needs from one app. **Water Conservation** One of the standout benefits of the Rachio Smart Hose Timer is its focus on water conservation. By using weather data and soil moisture levels to adjust the watering schedule, it ensures that my garden gets just the right amount of water without waste. This not only helps the environment but also reduces my water bill. **Overall** The Rachio Smart Hose Timer with WiFi is an excellent investment for anyone serious about efficient and effective garden or lawn care. Its ease of use, smart features, and reliable performance make it well worth the price. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to take the guesswork out of watering and ensure their plants thrive.

Muy buen producto, fácil de instalar y programar.

Use this all the time. The schedules are easy to setup, and the rain skip works very well if you setup your location correctly. The hup is unobtrusive and has a good range. The app is great as I can easily control it from my phone. I have an older house with only 1 water tap outside in the back. So when I am watering in the front, I can control the water easily.

The build quality of the device is really good. The app is also really slick and easy to use. If you are buying this for use outside of North America beware though. The thread on the device does not quite match Australian tap sizes. You will need some Teflon tape and an extra gasket to reduce the depth of the fitting, otherwise it will not make a good seel.

Super easy to set up and integrates with Home Assistant. So far, very happy!

When we moved into our new house, it came with a pre-installed Rachio system complete with zones, but missing a zone for the lawn. Given water restrictions for the summer, adding this hose controller allowed me to keep the system running all under one app so that schedules could be easily managed. The battery life is great, the Wi-Fi range is excellent, and setup was very straightforward. It also works with the "rain-skip" function, so I don't need to manually skip a watering in advance of rainy days. Highly recommended!