# Rachio

> Automate your Watering

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id864325098](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id864325098)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id864325098`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RACHIO, INC.
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (156,844 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.22.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2014-05-07
- **Size:** 160 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rachio/id864325098)
- **Website:** [http://www.rachio.com](http://www.rachio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://rachio.com/privacy-policy](http://rachio.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Rachio is the companion Chrome extension for the industry-leading Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. It helps automate watering with intelligent schedules that lower your water bill and keep your lawn healthy, while the mobile app provides access from anywhere.

Compatible with nearly any yard size and popular smart home platforms, Rachio supports easy integration across devices and services for seamless, hands-off irrigation.

## Rankings

- #2,473 — Overall
- #87 — automate

## Review summary

Users praise easy setup, mobile control of multiple zones, and weather-based watering. However, they report connectivity/offline issues and scheduling bugs that can lead to overwatering or unexpected runs. Overall sentiment is positive about convenience and features, but reliability and bug fixes remain recurring concerns.

### Pros

- Easy to set up and intuitive app
- Remote control and multi-zone scheduling via mobile app
- Weather-aware watering features (rain/wind/humidity aware)
- Strong value and feature-rich system

### Cons

- Connectivity/offline issues during setup and use
- Scheduling bugs causing duplicate watering or unintended runs
- Occasional reliability issues and bugs in the app

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id864325098)