



Smart Controller + Nozzle Upgrade Kit
Buy a Rachio controller and get a FREE nozzle upgrade kit, an $89 value.
Control Your Watering
Smart control for in-ground precision.
Take full command of your irrigation system with schedules that are tailor-made for your yard. Designed for clean installs, lasting performance, and effortless control.
- Run Your Sprinklers From AnywhereTroubleshoot or make adjustments all from your phone.
- Watering That Adjusts ItselfAutomatic Rain Skips and seasonal schedule updates.
- Save Water & MoneyMost users save 20% or more on outdoor water use.


Upgrade One Zone for FREE
With your Rachio controller, you can get a free Zone Starter Kit with Rain Bird nozzles. It’s everything you need to replace the nozzles in one zone of your irrigation system.
Most sprinkler problems start with the sprinkler head. Swapping in a Rain Bird rotary nozzle takes less than a minute and requires no tools. Once those nozzles are in, Rachio can update your watering times for that zone.
- Covers one zone of your irrigation system
- Each kit contains 9 nozzles
- Designed for spray heads; NOT rotor heads
- No special tools required
- Fits any male-threaded spray body (works with most existing hardware)
Most sprinkler problems start with the sprinkler head. Swapping in a Rain Bird rotary nozzle takes less than a minute and requires no tools. Once those nozzles are in, Rachio can update your watering times for that zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
High-efficiency nozzles and smart sprinkler controllers work best together. Rain Bird Rotary Nozzles deliver more consistent coverage and known precipitation rates. Rachio can use that data to automatically
No. You can simply replace the nozzles on your existing spray heads and upgrade the irrigation controller. This lets you dramatically improve system performance without replacing pipes, valves, or sprinkler bodies.
Most nozzle replacements take less than a minute and require no tools. Just unscrew the existing nozzle and thread in the new nozzle. Tip: Use the Rachio App's Quick Run feature to trigger the zone while you're in the yard so you can check coverage without walking back to the controller.
Rachio lets you control your irrigation from your phone, generates custom watering schedules based on your yard and nozzle specs, automatically adjusts for weather, and gives you zone-by-zone usage tracking -- all with no monthly fees.
You get a free Zone Starter Kit (an $89 value) with every controller purchase -- everything you need to upgrade one zone of spray heads at no extra cost. The nozzles and controller are designed to work together, so you get smarter schedules from day one.
Probably. Rain Bird Rotary Nozzles fit any male-threaded spray body, which covers the vast majority of residential spray heads. Important: These nozzles are designed for spray heads, not rotor heads. If you're unsure which type you have, spray heads are the smaller heads that pop up and spray a fixed or adjustable arc.
Yes, but you'll need to add a Weatherproof Enclosure (+$39.99, sold separately). The controller itself is designed for indoor installation by default.
Absolutely. Rachio's Shared Access feature lets you grant different levels of access to family members, lawn pros, or anyone else you'd like.