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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 to Community Member Longevite for sharing this deal

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:
    • This price matches this recent Frontpage deal.
    • Valid 3/18/24 through 3/22/24. While supplies last.
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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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 to Community Member Longevite for sharing this deal

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 SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches this recent Frontpage deal.
    • Valid 3/18/24 through 3/22/24. While supplies last.
  • Additional note:
    • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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A.VOID
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This must be a joke. These are very easy to setup. Love mine. Will save you well over $100 in a couple months
IDaircraftmech
163 Posts
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I'm not really tech savvy, but I had mine set up in less than 10 minutes...that actually included removing the old unit. Was by far the easiest and simplest "complex" if you could call it that controller that I've ever set up.
40long
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Another vote that this is easy to set up. Replaced an old controller in 10 minutes and set up the app/zones/map in another 15 minutes. There isn't much to this if you are starting from an existing system. This thing is worth the price.

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Mar 18, 2024 06:13 PM
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sanoMar 18, 2024 06:13 PM
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Quote from CoralTable830 :
Surely people wouldn't just lie on the internet... Here is one of many threads about this issue. Feel free to peruse and determine if this seems easy to most non-tech savvy homeowners.

https://community.rachio.com/t/so...e/24044/34
Those connectivity issues are due to the old firmware (Rachio 3 manufactured before 2020). I know because I installed 6 Rachios on my properties. One of them has the old firmware and was a major pain to set up. The other 5 were a breeze. If you are buying a new Rachio from Costco today, it is extremely unlikely you will receive a model with the old firmware.
Mar 18, 2024 06:17 PM
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maunleonMar 18, 2024 06:17 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank maunleon

Quote from maheeinfy :
Area is mostly humid. Does that mean grass needs less water
There are many variables, such as the type of soil, slope, amount of shade, temperature, etc.

Depends on your time demands as well. For example, you probably don't want to water in the middle of summer day heat, the water will just evaporate before it gets to the roots, so it means you'll have to wake up early. And in very hot dry weather, you may have to water every other day.

And in cooler weather, you don't want to leave the lawn wet over night or in shady areas, you'll develop various lawn diseases.

I usually set my sprinkler systems to finish watering a little before sunrise. No way I'm waking up to do that.
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Mar 18, 2024 06:24 PM
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docuMar 18, 2024 06:24 PM
812 Posts
I already have two older Orbit devices that work just fine. Is this worth the upgrade? I think my water company only offers rebates for ones that also check for rain or moisture
Mar 18, 2024 06:28 PM
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TalentedShow293Mar 18, 2024 06:28 PM
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I'm in IT and it took 5 min to setup.
Mar 18, 2024 06:51 PM
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go9ersMar 18, 2024 06:51 PM
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Man! I just installed a 4 zone one I purchased Used Like New from Amazon for $60 yesterday. Thinking of returning that and buying this one 🤔

I just replaced my gen -1bthat I had for many years and I agree with others who posted, it was very easy to install back then as is the one I installed yesterday.
I like tinkering with electronics but by no means was this "extremely hard"
Mar 18, 2024 07:33 PM
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maheeinfyMar 18, 2024 07:33 PM
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Quote from maunleon :
There are many variables, such as the type of soil, slope, amount of shade, temperature, etc.

Depends on your time demands as well. For example, you probably don't want to water in the middle of summer day heat, the water will just evaporate before it gets to the roots, so it means you'll have to wake up early. And in very hot dry weather, you may have to water every other day.

And in cooler weather, you don't want to leave the lawn wet over night or in shady areas, you'll develop various lawn diseases.

I usually set my sprinkler systems to finish watering a little before sunrise. No way I'm waking up to do that.
Very helpful response. Thanks
I am not a morning person, so i may end up watering in the evening
Mar 18, 2024 07:58 PM
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travis1982Mar 18, 2024 07:58 PM
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Quote from CoralTable830 :
Have this same model. While I love the "smart features" of this system. It was the single-most difficult smart device that I have set up. For reference I work in IT and I put hours into getting this thing up and running.

I wouldn't buy this again due to that difficulty.
I have this and spent 15 minutes setting it up. PEBKAC

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Mar 18, 2024 08:02 PM
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slickdealinhoMar 18, 2024 08:02 PM
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Looking to buy this to install outside. Should I worry about rain?
Mar 18, 2024 08:02 PM
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fangwoodsMar 18, 2024 08:02 PM
9 Posts
Mine stopped connecting to the internet after three years. Apparently there is a conflict with new phones. They suggested I find an old device and connect with that (to do the firmware update, which I learned online, not from tech support). I told them I feel like they want me to do a scavenger hunt. Since it was three years old, they offered to sell me a replacement for 25% off. Seems like they must have rolled out a firmware update that caused a problem with new devices, since I was able to connect it to wifi three years ago when it was first installed. Their mistake, but customers have to pay for a replacement at a cost that is still probably profitable for them! Plus it took three hours chatting with online support to get to this.
Mar 18, 2024 08:03 PM
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fangwoodsMar 18, 2024 08:03 PM
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Mine stopped connecting to the internet after three years. Apparently there is a conflict with new phones. They suggested I find an old device and connect with that (to do the firmware update, which I learned online, not from tech support). I told them I feel like they want me to do a scavenger hunt. Since it was three years old, they offered to sell me a replacement for 25% off. Seems like they must have rolled out a firmware update that caused a problem with new devices, since I was able to connect it to wifi three years ago when it was first installed. Their mistake, but customers have to pay for a replacement at a cost that is still probably profitable for them! Plus it took three hours chatting with online support to get to this.
Mar 18, 2024 08:04 PM
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travis1982Mar 18, 2024 08:04 PM
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Quote from docu :
I already have two older Orbit devices that work just fine. Is this worth the upgrade? I think my water company only offers rebates for ones that also check for rain or moisture
It costs me about $5 a day to run my sprinklers (about .5 acres of grass). This prevents me from watering in the rain and probably paid for itself in the first year. FWIW, I got mine on Ebay for like $80 a couple years ago.
Mar 18, 2024 08:09 PM
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docuMar 18, 2024 08:09 PM
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Quote from travis1982 :
It costs me about $5 a day to run my sprinklers (about .5 acres of grass). This prevents me from watering in the rain and probably paid for itself in the first year. FWIW, I got mine on Ebay for like $80 a couple years ago.
I mean to say that I already have an automatic scheduled irrigation/sprinkler system. It's just a "dumb" one, not a connected "smart" one. I'm not certain if it's worth upgrading and curious if others have done this and feel like it's worthwhile
Mar 18, 2024 08:16 PM
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bubagumpMar 18, 2024 08:16 PM
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Quote from docu :
I already have two older Orbit devices that work just fine. Is this worth the upgrade? I think my water company only offers rebates for ones that also check for rain or moisture
I just replaced a 6 year old Orbit Bhyve with a 16 zone Rachio yesterday. I was having lots of Wi-Fi connection issues with the Orbit smart sprinkler and I am glad to get rid of it.
Rachio installation and setup was super easy including the step to upgrade firmware. Let's hope it works without any flaws for a long while.
Mar 18, 2024 08:25 PM
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OhOkThenMar 18, 2024 08:25 PM
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Quote from slickdealinho :
Looking to buy this to install outside. Should I worry about rain?

You would need a weatherproof outdoor enclosure.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019885NUQ
Last edited by missiethegal March 18, 2024 at 02:26 PM.

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Mar 18, 2024 08:46 PM
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Mark42mcMar 18, 2024 08:46 PM
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Quote from CoralTable830 :
Have this same model. While I love the "smart features" of this system. It was the single-most difficult smart device that I have set up. For reference I work in IT and I put hours into getting this thing up and running.

I wouldn't buy this again due to that difficulty.
I'm sorry to hear that but I had no problems and it's one of my favorite smart devices and what a big help it is this is a good price well worth it

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