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expiredmigdigital posted Jan 20, 2024 06:10 PM
expiredmigdigital posted Jan 20, 2024 06:10 PM

Costco Members: 12-Zone Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 12-Zone Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member migdigital for sharing this deal

Note: Non-Members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge. Item may be available in your local warehouse for a lower, non-delivered price.

Features:
  • Intuitive App Allows Schedule Monitoring and Adjusting from Anywhere
  • New Rachio Yard Map! Create a Virtual Landscape with Auto Yard Mapping
  • Automatic Rain, Wind and Freeze Skips with Weather Intelligence Plus
  • Seamless Integration with Google Assistant and Alexa
  • Keep Plants Healthy While Saving up to 50% on Outdoor Water Use

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  • About this deal:
    • Valid 1/20/24 through 1/22/24. Limit 2 per member. While supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 12-Zone Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member migdigital for sharing this deal

Note: Non-Members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge. Item may be available in your local warehouse for a lower, non-delivered price.

Features:
  • Intuitive App Allows Schedule Monitoring and Adjusting from Anywhere
  • New Rachio Yard Map! Create a Virtual Landscape with Auto Yard Mapping
  • Automatic Rain, Wind and Freeze Skips with Weather Intelligence Plus
  • Seamless Integration with Google Assistant and Alexa
  • Keep Plants Healthy While Saving up to 50% on Outdoor Water Use

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Valid 1/20/24 through 1/22/24. Limit 2 per member. While supplies last.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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hotcash85
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Amazon has the 16 zone. It's a used - like new on discount for $83.

Rachio 16ZULW-C 16 Zone: 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller with Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence,Grey https://a.co/d/3BJd8U5

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Jan 20, 2024 08:29 PM
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flipnf3rnoJan 20, 2024 08:29 PM
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Quote from elliottlev :
Does this work with drip irrigation or just sprinklers?
I have a 5 zone system and 3 of them are drip. During the Rachio setup, you can even choose what type of drip you have (bubbler, drip, etc.)
Jan 20, 2024 08:39 PM
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CleverMorning780Jan 20, 2024 08:39 PM
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They removed HomeKit compatibility… because they couldn't figure it out.

If you need HomeKit look elsewhere.. hopefully they'll be Matter (alexa/google/apple homekit) compatible other brands in the near future.
Last edited by CleverMorning780 January 20, 2024 at 01:59 PM.
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Jan 20, 2024 08:50 PM
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CleverMorning780Jan 20, 2024 08:50 PM
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Quote from JustinS6323 :
I believe these connect with HomeKit as well, which is nice if Rachio decides to go out of business tomorrow, you can still water from the home app
They removed HomeKit because they couldn't figure it out ..read the many homekit rachio issue forums

From Dane at Rachio:

"Hi everybody. This will be the final HomeKit post for a while. We've put a considerable amount of effort into determining the root cause and possible solutions for the "No Response" error that some Rachio users report when using HomeKit.

We're sorry we have some disappointing news. We are suspending this work indefinitely. We understand the disappointment and frustration this will cause some users and we want to make this right for you.

UPDATE: This return program is now closed. We will not be accepting any new claims

For any user who is unable to use HomeKit with their Rachio and would rather use a competitor's product we will reimburse you the cost of the Rachio controller after receiving your controller. You can email [email protected] to get this process started. Please include your shipping address and a copy of your purchase receipt. We will provide you with a prepaid shipping label to send your Rachio to us. We will reimburse you the amount of the purchase as shown on your receipt.

We did not make this decision lightly. Although it seems like we have come closer to determining the root cause, our recent findings have led to more unknowns than answers. We are going to focus our efforts on improving our users' core experience and building out our product offerings in software and hardware. We are excited for what the future holds as we expand our product line and features over the coming months. We hope you'll stick around for that.

If HomeKit integration is a deal breaker we will make it right. As mentioned above, you can reach out to us at [email protected] if you feel that you need to move on from Rachio."

Source:

https://community.rachio.com/t/of...2/33551/14

https://community.rachio.com/sear...ntext=true

https://9to5mac.com/2022/10/03/ra...-response/
Last edited by CleverMorning780 January 20, 2024 at 02:02 PM.
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Jan 20, 2024 08:50 PM
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SiennaCreator190Jan 20, 2024 08:50 PM
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For all slick dealers, I have new construction home and yet to do landscaping, what will you recommend for the sprinklers ? Lot /yard is irregular shape. I have seen across this in my FB add. https://irrigreen.com/pages/design. Any recommendations for sprinklers head ?
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Jan 20, 2024 09:04 PM
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Szc55Jan 20, 2024 09:04 PM
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Quote from OhOkThen :
I have rainbird with wifi and i use iPhone app to maintain everything from it. Is it worth to move to Rachio 3? What does it do better than rainbird
Rachio is good, but put it on a surge protector and/or backup power to protect it.
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Jan 20, 2024 09:04 PM
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Mr_SpiffyJan 20, 2024 09:04 PM
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Quote from RumbleTheBison :
My city offered this to us for $35 ������. My neighbor has an old rainbird manual dial that he'll never let go. I quickly accepted this and love it
Wish our little town offered any rebates/discounts. Alas...
Jan 20, 2024 09:07 PM
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Mr_SpiffyJan 20, 2024 09:07 PM
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Quote from SiennaCreator190 :
For all slick dealers, I have new construction home and yet to do landscaping, what will you recommend for the sprinklers ? Lot /yard is irregular shape. I have seen across this in my FB add. https://irrigreen.com/pages/design. Any recommendations for sprinklers head ?
From the bit of research I've done, it seems most people recommend the MP Rotators. Note they have 40psi and 30psi heads, adjustable range heads, rectangular strip heads, etc. So, lots of options there. Rotators are supposed to have multiple benefits: throw farther with less blowing around in wind, less evaporation from mist due to throwing droplets, and less water usage over mist-type sprayers.

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Jan 20, 2024 09:08 PM
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iJiggyJan 20, 2024 09:08 PM
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looks like Costco may be clearing out old inventory ... according to Rachio's website, Rachio 3 was discontinued in February 2022 and replaced with a Pro series model. This article below seems to indicate that all of these old models would already be out of warranty by now. Am I reading that correctly? Can anyone comment on their product quality from experience?

https://support.rachio.com/en_us/...-B1xWdLJKD

February 11, 2022
Rachio Pro Series Launch
We're excited to start shipping New PRO Series Controllers on Monday, February 14 exclusively to distribution partners. The PRO Series will replace the current Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (all Rachio 3 controllers will stop shipping after February 8, 2022). Rachio will continue to support Rachio 3 warranties which are now 2 years from the date of manufacture.
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Jan 20, 2024 09:09 PM
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Jack2oJan 20, 2024 09:09 PM
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Quote from Szc55 :
Rachio is good, but put it on a surge protector and/or backup power to protect it.
Never thought about that. I have this in my garage and never thought to put a surge protector on something that cost under 200 bucks.
Jan 20, 2024 09:10 PM
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Jack2oJan 20, 2024 09:10 PM
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I have had it for almost 8 months now. It's just incredible and so smart.

Extremely user friendly and controls and ease of use are top-notch.
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Jan 20, 2024 09:32 PM
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CoolAppliance356Jan 20, 2024 09:32 PM
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I want to bite but I feel an updated one with HomeKit is coming soon
Jan 20, 2024 09:42 PM
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Deal-R-DashJan 20, 2024 09:42 PM
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Quote from schneids25 :
I have a rain machine that started charging subscriptions when not on home wifi, does this truly work from anywhere? If so, I'll jump and send this rainMachine back to them to make a point and a copy of my invoice for my replacement.
I moved from Rainmachine for this very reason. I'm 100% happy. Send it back asap and then you will also have piece of mind for Costco warranty/returns too.
Jan 20, 2024 09:45 PM
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cgigateJan 20, 2024 09:45 PM
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when the cloud service got cut off, the device would become paperweight , like Skydrop
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Jan 20, 2024 10:02 PM
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ads2000Jan 20, 2024 10:02 PM
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Quote from hotcash85 :
Amazon has the 16 zone. It's a used - like new on discount for $83.

Rachio 16ZULW-C 16 Zone: 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller with Hyperlocal Weather Intelligence,Grey https://a.co/d/3BJd8U5
Thanks… I bit the upgrade from Gen1… with that price I'd try it!

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Jan 20, 2024 10:19 PM
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chippy111Jan 20, 2024 10:19 PM
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Can anyone comment on how Rachio compares with B-hyve by Orbit

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