Smart Lighting Controller (3-Pack)
The Rachio Smart Lighting Controller brings new and powerful technology to your smart yard. Now professional installers can save $100 for a limited time. Control up to three zones per controller and other configurations in the Rachio App. Delivers 15V of consistent power from each 200-watt controller. Plugs directly into a protected outdoor outlet. NOTE: The first batch of controllers is now SOLD OUT. The next batch is expected to ship in late August or early September. Buy now to reserve your controller today! (Not currently available for sale in Canada.) For more on technical specifications click here.
Why Pros Love It
Feature | Pro Benefit |
|---|---|
3-Zone Smart Control | Run multiple lighting areas independently with dimming per zone. |
200W Regulated Power | Stable voltage, even on long wire runs. No flicker, no guesswork. |
Live Wattage Monitoring | Real-time load feedback. Spot issues fast. Validate your installs. |
Multi-Controller Sync | Link multiple controllers to behave like one—perfect for multi-zone upgrades or phased installs. |
Rachio App Integration | Homeowners already use it for irrigation. Now it’s lighting too. |
Compact, Outdoor-Ready | Mount it at the point of use. Plug-and-play install. |
No Hub Required | Fewer parts, faster setup. Fewer callbacks. |
Pro-Friendly Pricing | Built-in bundle savings = more margin per job. |
Affirm Financing | Available at checkout to ease cash flow. |
Technical Specifications
Zones | 3 independent lighting zones that can be combined into areas |
|---|---|
Compatibility | 12-15V Incandescent and LED bulbs |
Wire Terminals | 2 connectors per zone (1 common & 1 positive voltage) |
Wire Gauge Compatibility | 10-24AWG |
Environment Rating | Outdoor use, weather-resistant, IP-65 rated for internal electronics |
Brightness Control | Yes, for compatible dimmable bulbs |
Manual Controls | On/Off buttons for each zone |
Status Indicators | LED indicators for power, zone status, WiFi connectivity |
Power Recovery | Remembers last settings after power outage |
Safety Features | Over-temperature shut-off, over-current protection |
WiFi Compatibility | Dual Band (2.4GHz and 5.0GHz), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
Weight | 3 lbs 11 oz |
Dimensions | 9.1" x 5.5" x 1.4" |
Power Source | 3 foot, 3 prong 120V power cable |
Frequently Asked Questions
The Rachio Smart Lighting Controller is a 200W controller for low-voltage landscape lighting that brings the same smart technology and user experience from our irrigation products to outdoor lighting.
The controller is compatible with low-voltage systems using bulbs rated up to 15 volts of electricity. It works with both LED and incandescent bulbs and can replace your existing controller in most cases.
No. The lighting controller is fully integrated with the existing Rachio App, allowing you to control both your irrigation and lighting from the same interface with no subscription fees.
Installation is straightforward for existing lighting systems. The controller plugs into a protected outdoor socket and includes a mounting plate with level for easy setup. Then simply connect your lighting wires to the terminals.
The controller supports 3 independent lighting zones. Each zone can handle up to 200W, but the system won't output more than 200W total across all zones. The number of bulbs depends on their individual wattage. For optimal performance, we recommend staying within 70-80% of the maximum wattage, which is standard practice for all lighting transformers.
Yes! The Rachio Smart Lighting Controller is the first outdoor lighting controller on the market to work with Matter. This means you can add it to Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa systems. How do we know? Well, we wrote the Matter spec for outdoor lighting controllers.
Matter is a new technology that works with standard smart-home technologies like Apple HomeKit and Google Home.
The Rachio Smart Lighting Controller supports 2.4 & 5 GHz, WiFi 6 (802.11ax).
Yes, the controller supports dimming with dimmable bulbs. You can create custom scenes with different brightness levels for each zone and schedule them to activate automatically or activate scenes with just a few taps.
You can create custom schedules for zones, areas, and scenes, or rely on sunrise/sunset schedules which automatically adjust throughout the year.
Your lighting controller will remember your schedules and resume them as normal when power is restored.
Yes, the Smart Lighting Controller is rated IP-65 for outdoor use with a weather-resistant design. No additional enclosure is required.
The controller will be available for pre-sale beginning in late April and the first batch of units is expected to ship in late July. This first batch is now sold out and we are accepting orders on our second production run to be delivered in late August/early September. Please note, we're producing a limited number in 2025 for our existing Rachio users and it will only be available on rachio.com.