HouseLogix Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 The Rachio Iro Smart Irrigation Controller is essentially the Nest in the world of irrigation. The system offers 8 & 16 zone options and both models are accessible with the Rachio Iro app from the Apple & Android app stores. From the app you can control & set your irrigation system as well as monitor water usage. This system helps you save from month to month with personalized water reports & the ability to monitor the weather for optimal irrigation cycles. You can read the full article reviewing this system here: Rachio Iro Irrigation Controller The driver for the Rachio Iro Irrigation system is currently available on HouseLogix.com Please feel free to ask any questions or concerns you may have below this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4user3622 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Does the driver add any functionality besides what the rachio app does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseLogix Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Does the driver add any functionality besides what the rachio app does? The mobile app and control4 driver complement each other. The advantage to using the control4 driver is that it allows you to automate events in your house based on the sprinkler system or vice versa. For example, if music is playing in the back yard, automatically enable a raid delay so the sprinklers don’t turn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiam Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Logged onto the website today but the driver is no longer listed. What's up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseLogix Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 The driver is only accessible to dealers. If you log in with a consumer account, you will not be able to purchase it. If you think your consumer account should be elevated to dealer status, please contact us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 What makes this better than the Irrigation Caddy which also seems to get a lot of good reviews from the C4 community? If I was in the market for a controller I would also consider the OpenSprinkler Pi which uses a Raspberry Pi with an add on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4user3622 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Rachio integrates with the local weather and changes watering schedule automatically. Irrigation Caddy does not.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 This is on sale today from Amazon for 20% off! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IEFXDIE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrib Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Is this easy to physically install? I have a standard toro 8 zone controller with an external water sensor. It's pretty standard but I've never paid attention to how things are wired, etc. I'd hate to try this and jack something up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaarrEagle Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Rachio integrates with the local weather and changes watering schedule automatically. Irrigation Caddy does not.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSince your post Irrigation Caddy released firmware to add this capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Is this easy to physically install? I have a standard toro 8 zone controller with an external water sensor. It's pretty standard but I've never paid attention to how things are wired, etc. I'd hate to try this and jack something up.Never installed one but thinking about pulling the Trigger today Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derickson1472 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Just purchased one on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikon Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Never installed one but thinking about pulling the Trigger todaySent from my XT1060 using TapatalkPull the trigger. =) I have one and it works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phileaton Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I just pulled the trigger on one. I've been contemplating it for a while, but the good deal, summer being right around the corner and my curiosity about integrating this with wink just pushed me over the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrib Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Alright, I pulled the trigger also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I am about to when I get home Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c4user3622 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I have one - is great.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrib Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The mobile app and control4 driver complement each other. The advantage to using the control4 driver is that it allows you to automate events in your house based on the sprinkler system or vice versa. For example, if music is playing in the back yard, automatically enable a raid delay so the sprinklers don’t turn on. I've been trying to think through other uses for integration. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfrezze Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Been using mine for a month and a half so far and it's worked out great. Picked up a local weather station about 4 miles from my home and integrated that on its on. The 2.0 OS looks really good and will add a few new features. Recommend you look up your soil type so you know what type it is. Also, expect your watering schedule to change as the weather changes. Mine has added or taken away time from the sprinklers as the temp's have risen and the rain has come down. My grass is green and my water bill is down a good amount compared to last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikon Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I've been trying to think through other uses for integration. Thoughts? If you don't like people coming to your house you can turn one of your sprinkler heads towards the door an spray anyone who presses the doorbell. I know someone who did that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phileaton Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My unit just arrived. Super simple to install. Control options in the Wink app look pretty slim compared to the Rachio app. I haven't had a chance to look into the API yet, but hopefully it offers more control options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Maybe a stupid question - but for those who have this installed already... how long is the set up process prior to wiring it up to the actual system? I am wondering if I could boot up the device, get it registered, etc and then let it sit and wait until my sprinkler tech shows up to wire it up for me. I think it would be a waste of time if the tech came over, we unbox it, he installs it on the wall then I sit there and register the device, pair it with the app and whatever else has to be done on the tech side to set it up. So could one unbox it, register it, set it up and then wait to actually wire it into the system? This way the tech comes, he wires it up and we are ready to play with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfrezze Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Make it easy for yourself. Go ahead and install the app on your phone as you'll need it for configuration. Once you have the system booted up, and your phone app at the ready, you'll hold the phone up to the rachio, and it will flash your screen rapidly, sending the information over to the rachio. That's it. Once that is done, your system is connected to your wifi, and registered. You can then proceed to go through the website, or app or what ever else you need to finish configuring it. Configuration is simple. It will walk you through each zone, prompting you to provide the type of soil, level of the lot, what's planted there, amount of sun/shade as well as type of sprinker head in use for that zone. Go look up your soil type online and find out if you're sandy loam, clay, etc. That will help you when it comes time to configure. Once your zone is setup, it will test it and make sure it comes on and then you answer yes the correct zone came on or off. not sure why you need a spinkler tech to come out though. The system is really easy. Look at your current sprinkler controller and expose the wiring. Take a good picture of the different zones wiring. Then disconnect everything, remove the old unit and run the wires to the new unit. The zones are all numbered and you simply connect the wires into the channels. Takes a few minutes / seconds to do really and then that's it. Snap the brains back on, and give it power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turls Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Wish I hadn't missed the 20% off sale, but thinking about seeing if this one gets a C4 driver: http://www.eveirrigation.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfrezze Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 There is a C4 driver, but not worth it. When the 8 zone device cost $250 retail and you get the unit itself, Apps for your tablets and phones for free, web access, OS upgrades (2.0 OS should be out shortly) and a really smart irrigation system all for $249 are you going to feel comfortable paying 2/3rd of that on a driver that provides basic functionality? So far I've been quoted from $165 to $250 just to get the license. Not have anyone install the driver or configure it...just email me the license code. So I imagine if you're looking to have someone sale you the license, install the driver and configure it, expect to spend upwards of $300 perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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