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May 1, 2026 7:05 PM

Costco Members: Rachio 3 12-Zone Smart Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller

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$200

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Costco Wholesale has for Members: Rachio 3 12-Zone Weather Intelligent Smart Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor powerfuldoppler 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

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Valid through 5/31/26. While supplies last.
    • This offer matches the previous FP deal.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.7/5 from 4,400+ Costco customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
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Costco Wholesale has for Members: Rachio 3 12-Zone Weather Intelligent Smart Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor powerfuldoppler 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

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Valid through 5/31/26. While supplies last.
    • This offer matches the previous FP deal.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.7/5 from 4,400+ Costco customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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I would avoid orbit. I have two smart controllers and 8 of the smart hose timers. Initially they were great 6-7 years ago, no bugs, always worked. Now they are the most buggy pos that I'm probably going to replace them with this deal.

All of them get random rain delays even though I've disabled smart watering on all them. The rain delays are some times set to years. I've seen 2, 7, and 19 years get set. Just this year they all started randomly turning off in the middle of a cycle. They'll start and then run anywhere from 10 seconds to a couple min and just turn off before finishing a cycle. They never did that before. Every year it's a new problem added to existing old problems. They are not trust worthy.

It's not just one device it's all 10 of them. They are at two different houses so it's not even the same Internet or Wi-Fi that could be the cause. The common thing among them all is the bhyve software.
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Rachio 3 is a smart sprinkler controller that stands out for easy app based scheduling, weather aware watering, and remote zone control. It can cut water use, pair with rain sensors, and even monitor valve resistance with the paid add on. Long term reliability looks strong, with multiple units still running well after years. The main drawback is that it lacks a screen and physical manual controls, and the extra valve monitoring feature is worth waiting for when discounted. Rebates can also make the price much lower.

  • Long-term sprinkler owners who want a reliable controller, because multiple units have run for years with no issues and the system can pay for itself through water savings.

    XoenzTalentedJuice851trent0210everica1

  • Homeowners with rebate eligibility, because utility rebates can cut the cost dramatically and sometimes make the controller nearly free.

    iamzeusoh_dannyboyfywdude

  • Homeowners who want weather-based irrigation scheduling, because it skips watering when rain or wind is forecast and adjusts watering by season.

    Twizzonch3lseafc11

  • People managing zones from their phone, because it lets them change schedules and toggle individual zones without walking back to the controller.

    xxswishxxMark42mc

  • Irrigation tinkerers who want valve-health alerts, because the optional add-on monitors sprinkler valve resistance and warns when a valve is going out.

    DealSeekerDealGreenCreature437

  • People who need dependable scheduled watering, because the controller can lose connection, ignore inputs, and stop mid-cycle until a hard reset.

    LxBrumunkle

  • Households that need manual operation at the controller, because it has no screen or physical buttons for running zones without the app.

    BeigeWinter369

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May 29, 2026 7:42 PM
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everica1May 29, 2026 7:42 PM
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I've had my Gen2 for about 8 years now ($50 deal at Home Depot) and it's still running awesome. I'd highly recommend getting a Rachio.
May 29, 2026 8:00 PM
128 Comments
Joined Sep 2017
ch3lseafc11May 29, 2026 8:00 PM
128 Comments
I recently installed this a few months ago and it really is a smart sprinkler controller. This factors in weather data reports, type of grass, and if you test the type of soil you have and determines to most effective way to water your grass. It is worth it 100%.
May 29, 2026 8:36 PM
63 Comments
Joined Mar 2016
MasonHillMay 29, 2026 8:36 PM
63 Comments
Had this unit for two years now and I agree it's a great purchase. I actually got it from Costco Jan. 20th, 2024 for $99.
May 29, 2026 8:39 PM
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Joined Dec 2009
elgringoguapoMay 29, 2026 8:39 PM
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Quote from siskoism View quoted comment :
We've had a Rachio 2 for about a decade now, and honestly it's so easy to use there's no real reason to upgrade. They've slowly added minor quality of life improvements to the free app so I can't really complain (I know right, actually getting better over time instead of the usual enshittification).
I have a Gen 1 8-zone for 9 years and it's solid.
May 29, 2026 11:46 PM
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Joined Aug 2006
oh_dannyboyMay 29, 2026 11:46 PM
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Quote from iamzeus View quoted comment :
Check out https://rachio.com/rebates. My water agency provides a rebate and my first Rachio (Gen 2 - 8 zone) cost me $25+tax after the rebate. Rachio has its quirks (can't add a scheduled run, can't re-schedule a scheduled run), but it's pretty reliable.
Yup - I came to remind everyone of the rebates. I basically got my Rachio for almost free with the rebate from my water provider.
May 30, 2026 1:01 AM
42 Comments
Joined Dec 2007
itsme007May 30, 2026 1:01 AM
42 Comments
is it DIY to convert from Hunter to this?
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May 30, 2026 9:30 AM
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DealSeekerDeal
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May 30, 2026 9:30 AM
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Rachio has been my fav sprinkler controller for years. Great options and if you pay the extra $25 option then it will monitor your sprinkler valve resistances and tell you when one is going out.

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May 30, 2026 11:23 AM
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HellyeaMay 30, 2026 11:23 AM
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Quote from itsme007 View quoted comment :
is it DIY to convert from Hunter to this?
Yes it is
May 30, 2026 1:12 PM
386 Comments
Joined Oct 2016
fywdudeMay 30, 2026 1:12 PM
386 Comments
I just paid $200 for an 8 zone at HD last month. Good system for the price range. If you live in the Western US, look for rebates.
May 30, 2026 1:23 PM
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WDEagleMay 30, 2026 1:23 PM
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Quote from elgringoguapo View quoted comment :
I have a Gen 1 8-zone for 9 years and it's solid.
Ditto
May 30, 2026 4:45 PM
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Joined Aug 2019
GreenCreature437May 30, 2026 4:45 PM
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Quote from DealSeekerDeal View quoted comment :
Rachio has been my fav sprinkler controller for years. Great options and if you pay the extra $25 option then it will monitor your sprinkler valve resistances and tell you when one is going out.
They often have $10 off deals on the valve monitoring software feature addon. I would wait for those. Just FYI.
May 30, 2026 5:44 PM
72 Comments
Joined Dec 2021
BeigeWinter369May 30, 2026 5:44 PM
72 Comments
I see the appeal of a smart/connected controller, but at this price point to also not include a screen and physical buttons for manual control is a deal-breaker for me. Someone that has the app on their phone can run the system, but if they're not around and someone else wants to run it manually then what?
May 30, 2026 10:19 PM
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pr1nyc1May 30, 2026 10:19 PM
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Can this be installed by the average person? Is it simply an unplug wires from previous controller and insert to this one?
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May 30, 2026 10:25 PM
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May 30, 2026 10:25 PM
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Quote from iamzeus View quoted comment :
Check out https://rachio.com/rebates. My water agency provides a rebate and my first Rachio (Gen 2 - 8 zone) cost me $25+tax after the rebate. Rachio has its quirks (can't add a scheduled run, can't re-schedule a scheduled run), but it's pretty reliable.
thanks, never thought to do this

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May 31, 2026 1:41 AM
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mcgedpMay 31, 2026 1:41 AM
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Quote from itsme007 View quoted comment :
is it DIY to convert from Hunter to this?
Yes, just make sure you label all of the old wires and their connections before you remove them from the Hunter.

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