Smart Watering

Smart Hose Timer

The Rachio Smart Hose Timer is a more effective and easy-to-use alternative to traditional clock hose timers. Easily create schedules using multiple valves in the Rachio App. Let it water while you're away and send notifications if rain skips or other changes occur. Smart Hose Timer valves require two AA batteries (not included) and a WiFi Hub. Each WiFi Hub can manage eight valves. Note: This device only works with 2.4 GHz WiFi network.

Note: Smart Hose Timer valves require WiFi Hub.

Why Go Smart?

No knobs or dials
No knobs or dials
Won't water in the rain
Won't water in the rain
Flow detection
Flow detection
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Easy Setup Through the Rachio App

Program one valve in minutes or combine multiple valves into one schedule.

Turn Water On & Off
Remotely on Your Phone

Great for troubleshooting your irrigation equipment, adding a little extra water on warm days, or stopping a run if you don't think it's needed.

Multiple smart hose timer valves

Control Your Whole Yard

Install up to eight valves per WiFi Hub and make sure every part of your yard is getting the water it needs.

Schedule Simplicity

Set watering times for sunrise or sunset. No need to go back and forth setting schedules on traditional timers, we've got it all in one intuitive place.

So Many Ways To Water

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Drip Irrigation

It's easy to connect a Smart Hose Timer to a drip kit so that your garden beds get reliable watering whether you're at home or not.

New vs. Outdated

Traditional timers can be confusing to schedule and unreliable if you’re not able to check them daily.

Features
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Remote control / water from anywhere

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Automatic rain skips

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Watering confirmations

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Hands-free watering

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Multiple schedules

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Flow alerts if faucet is off

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Low-battery alerts

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Watering history

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Works with Alexa & more

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Getting Started

Connecting the Smart Hose Timer

Whether you’re an existing Rachio user or not, the Rachio smartphone app makes setting up the WiFi Hub and valve easy.

  • Access Rachio app and click Add Device
  • Plug in WiFi Hub and install valve batteries
  • Pair device and connect valve to outdoor faucet
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4.9 App Store Rating

Rachio is proud to have the highest-rated app in the category.

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Unparalleled Support

Our dedicated support team is ready to provide prompt, expert assistance and ensure your questions are answered with exceptional care.

Recycling
Recycle your old controller

We'll help you recycle your old controller to keep it out of the landfill.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are two components that need to be installed. 1) WiFi Hub: Plug into an outlet within range of your WiFi access point. 2) Timer Valve (aka "timer", aka "valve"): Connects to an outdoor spigot ¾” MHT (Male Hose Thread) and then connects to a hose with a ¾” FHT (Female Hose Thread).

The Timer measures 3" D x 1 ⅞” W x 6 ½" H.

We recommend having at least 8 inches of clearance around your outdoor faucet to accommodate both the Timer Valve and a hose.

We recommend 10 PSI - 100 PSI, but the Timer Valve has been tested up to 200 PSI.

It depends on your weather conditions. The Timer Valve does have an IP65 rating against dust and water. However, the Valve should not be exposed to freezing temperatures.

The Timer Valve’s batteries should last a full watering season. We cannot provide the exact time that the batteries will last as battery performance will vary based on a lot of factors like individual user usage, battery make/model, and temperature.

The two AA batteries needed to power the Timer are not included in the box.

The Timer Valve should connect to the WiFi hub up to 200 ft away with no obstructions between the valve and the hub. Dense walls, appliances, and other objects can diminish that range.

No. The Timer uses Bluetooth to communicate with the WiFi hub, and the WiFi Hub communicates to your WiFi router or access point via 2.4 GHz WiFi.

The Rachio Smart Hose Timer Valve comes with a 1-year warranty, while the Wi-Fi hub is covered by a 2-year warranty.

There are two ways to set up a Schedule. The first is ‘By day of week’. You select the days (Sunday-Saturday) that you want the Timer to run. After selecting the days, you can program the start time and duration. A Schedule can have multiple start times. The second is ‘By daily interval’. You can set the watering interval from every day up to every twenty one days. You can have up to 19 schedules enabled at a time. You can have up to 400 individual run-events saved directly on the Timer Valve. This means that up to 400 runs will continue to water if the WiFi connection is interrupted. If you have a schedule that runs once a day, the Valve will continue to run for 400 days without internet.

Yes. The Rachio Smart Hose Timer will be released with a Rain Skip feature and we are looking to expand the Rachio Smart Hose Timer weather intelligence capabilities.