You can add a slight delay to keep it from hammering the pipes as it changes from one zone to the next, so two will be on for a few seconds, but as far as I know only one zone at a time.
All of these WiFi controlled sprinkler controllers are the same essentially , only difference is the user interface . Rachio is way overpriced for what it is.
@@LAWNandORDERTexas haha so true . Rachio knows most water districts offer rebates that’s why they price it so high. If they included the valve monitoring already instead of charging more for it I would be impressed. But it being a separate charge no thanks .
@@LAWNandORDERTexas the way it works the user is supposed to calibrate it with initial readings and then if it detects variation (too much or not enough power draw) it’ll alert the app. The price of the service isn’t the issue but these cost over $200 why not include it already. It’s not like they have someone at a remote call center keeping watch for alerts. The capability is built into the device already, a user is paying after purchasing the unit to activate the feature. Seems a bit silly .
This is what I use and I love it! Also lets me pop the sprinklers on to chase off the raccoons from my backyard in the middle of the night lol
I can’t say enough about it! One of those things you wonder how you lived without it! Thing is awesome!!!
Will it let you turn on two zones? Or does the first zone shut off when you turn on a second?
You can add a slight delay to keep it from hammering the pipes as it changes from one zone to the next, so two will be on for a few seconds, but as far as I know only one zone at a time.
All of these WiFi controlled sprinkler controllers are the same essentially , only difference is the user interface . Rachio is way overpriced for what it is.
Not if you get it for your birthday :)
Rachio has add-ons too. Like valve monitoring (checks the current), as well as, wifi hose/faucet controllers.
@@LAWNandORDERTexas haha so true . Rachio knows most water districts offer rebates that’s why they price it so high.
If they included the valve monitoring already instead of charging more for it I would be impressed. But it being a separate charge no thanks .
@@crs1474 I think it was a flat $25 so not too bad. Its alerted me a few times, but not sure what exactly it’s doing.
@@LAWNandORDERTexas the way it works the user is supposed to calibrate it with initial readings and then if it detects variation (too much or not enough power draw) it’ll alert the app. The price of the service isn’t the issue but these cost over $200 why not include it already. It’s not like they have someone at a remote call center keeping watch for alerts. The capability is built into the device already, a user is paying after purchasing the unit to activate the feature. Seems a bit silly .