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Rachio Gen 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (Refurbished): 12-Zone $90, 8-Zone

+ Free S&H w/ Prime

$80

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Woot! has Rachio Gen 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (Refurbished) on sale starting from $79.99. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member re4quest for finding this deal.

Note: Limit 2 per customer. If you're a Prime member and you don't see free shipping on the order page, look for a "Use this address" button and tap/click that. The order page will finish loading and shipping will update.

Available Options:
  • 8-Zone $79.99
  • 12-Zone $89.99
About this Item:
  • The Rachio 3 is our flagship smart irrigation system controller. The top performing and highest-rated controller available, it offers the best experience in water savings and remote watering — all wrapped up in one easy-to-use Rachio app. With premium Weather Intelligence™ Plus, the Rachio 3 accurately predicts weather changes and automatically adjusts your watering schedule for the right amount of water, every time.
  • Quick installation and seamless in-app help will get your controller up and running in no time.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • While supplies last.
    • Refer to the forum thread for community discussion of this deal.
  • About this product:
    • The 8-zone controller is rated 4.7 stars overall on Amazon based on over 11,000 reviews.
  • About this store:

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Written by re4quest
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Woot! has Rachio Gen 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (Refurbished) on sale starting from $79.99. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member re4quest for finding this deal.

Note: Limit 2 per customer. If you're a Prime member and you don't see free shipping on the order page, look for a "Use this address" button and tap/click that. The order page will finish loading and shipping will update.

Available Options:
  • 8-Zone $79.99
  • 12-Zone $89.99
About this Item:
  • The Rachio 3 is our flagship smart irrigation system controller. The top performing and highest-rated controller available, it offers the best experience in water savings and remote watering — all wrapped up in one easy-to-use Rachio app. With premium Weather Intelligence™ Plus, the Rachio 3 accurately predicts weather changes and automatically adjusts your watering schedule for the right amount of water, every time.
  • Quick installation and seamless in-app help will get your controller up and running in no time.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • While supplies last.
    • Refer to the forum thread for community discussion of this deal.
  • About this product:
    • The 8-zone controller is rated 4.7 stars overall on Amazon based on over 11,000 reviews.
  • About this store:

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Written by re4quest

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rmplatt
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Got my 12 zone from woot last month, like new condition. I'm pretty sure these are just open box returns that Amazon can't sell as new. This is an awesome price, and there are NO moving parts on this.

It will either work or it won't. And if it won't, they'll refund you.

No brainer as far as I'm concerned.
mathew82284
1032 Posts
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Buying anything from woot is a rip off. You get used in returnable junk with no warranty.

Anything sold from woot needs to be 80–90% off to be worth the risk. Woot is a liquidation company that buys up companies unwanted junk and returns. These are used, abused, and no warranty items that even Amazon warehouse would refuse to sell.

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Jul 27, 2023
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40long
Jul 27, 2023
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Dang I bought the 12 zone on the last Woot deal for $125. This is a steal

*Edit: I see now this is a refurb. Had good luck with the new unit, but haven't tried anything refurbished from Woot
Last edited by 40long July 26, 2023 at 07:32 PM.
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mathew82284
Jul 27, 2023
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Quote from 40long :
Dang I bought the 12 zone on the last Woot deal for $125. This is a steal
Buying anything from woot is a rip off. You get used in returnable junk with no warranty.

Anything sold from woot needs to be 80–90% off to be worth the risk. Woot is a liquidation company that buys up companies unwanted junk and returns. These are used, abused, and no warranty items that even Amazon warehouse would refuse to sell.
Last edited by mathew82284 July 26, 2023 at 07:35 PM.
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dslaus
Jul 27, 2023
25 Posts
The image for the 12 zone version shows 16 zones on the front.

I only see 4, 8, and 16 zone models on the Rachio site: https://rachio.com/products/rachio-3/

I need 16 zones...
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Jul 27, 2023
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TxJDog
Jul 27, 2023
383 Posts
Quote from dslaus :
The image for the 12 zone version shows 16 zones on the front.

I only see 4, 8, and 16 zone models on the Rachio site: https://rachio.com/products/rachio-3/

I need 16 zones...
12 zones exist. I bought mine from Costco (I know you don't need 12 but just saying)
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Jul 27, 2023
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mkdenar
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Jul 27, 2023
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No pics show any physical buttons, if this refurb fails to connect you're farked. I wouldn't gamble at this price (pretty sure Costco clears these out every year at roughly the same price)
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dslaus
Jul 27, 2023
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Quote from TxJDog :
12 zones exist. I bought mine from Costco (I know you don't need 12 but just saying)
Thanks - saved me from getting stuck with a Woot box of crap. Rep'd.
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bsdc
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Quote from mathew82284 :
Buying anything from woot is a rip off. You get used in returnable junk with no warranty.

Anything sold from woot needs to be 80–90% off to be worth the risk. Woot is a liquidation company that buys up companies unwanted junk and returns. These are used, abused, and no warranty items that even Amazon warehouse would refuse to sell.
...but there is a warranty..?

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Jul 27, 2023
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rmplatt
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank rmplatt

Got my 12 zone from woot last month, like new condition. I'm pretty sure these are just open box returns that Amazon can't sell as new. This is an awesome price, and there are NO moving parts on this.

It will either work or it won't. And if it won't, they'll refund you.

No brainer as far as I'm concerned.
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Jul 27, 2023
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bujjodu
Jul 27, 2023
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I bought the same item last month $125 , does woot take returns or so price adjustment .
Jul 27, 2023
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bugsy714
Jul 27, 2023
666 Posts
Finally got one. Thank you so much. This was a deal.
Jul 27, 2023
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MikeyJohn
Jul 27, 2023
670 Posts
Dont forget to check your local water company for applicable rebates. You can potentially cover 50% and up to 100% of your purchase costs if your local water company has a rebate on intelligent sprinkler controls.
Jul 27, 2023
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gilblates86
Jul 27, 2023
351 Posts
Quote from mathew82284 :
Buying anything from woot is a rip off. You get used in returnable junk with no warranty.

Anything sold from woot needs to be 80–90% off to be worth the risk. Woot is a liquidation company that buys up companies unwanted junk and returns. These are used, abused, and no warranty items that even Amazon warehouse would refuse to sell.
It says it has a warranty, and the return policy would apply if it was junk.

Do you just hate Woot?
Jul 27, 2023
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astonius
Jul 27, 2023
104 Posts
Bought the 12-zone refurb from Woot months ago. It is factory refurbed and looks brand new. Only indication it's refurbed is the model number on the box.

"More than pays for itself" feels like an understatement. I was using a RainBird before which had WiFi but no smart skipping. It was slow to connect, the interface was clunky, and I often forgot to manually skip waterings. After installing the Rachio I went from averaging $200-250 a month for water to less than $100 per month, and my lawn is still adequately watered.
Jul 27, 2023
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thechanman
Jul 27, 2023
15 Posts
I bought the refurbished 12-zone controller from Woot back in January '23 for $100, and it was shipped directly from Rachio. It looked perfect with absolutely no blemishes. Connected easily to the app, and already had the latest firmware. Replaced an old Rain Bird 12-zone controller with a selector knob and push buttons (for setting changes)! The Rachio 3 works great with so many possible customizations/options, but I use it to simply open/close the various valves for specific durations. Very happy so far.

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Jul 27, 2023
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JollyFang512
Jul 27, 2023
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I wanted a Rachio but went with Wyze, wyze has been very good.

What features Rachio has over Wyze ?

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