Connect Rachio Sprinkler Controller to Homekit

Get the Best Wifi Sprinkler Controller and Easily Schedule your in-ground irrigation system. The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller is the Perfect Choice you can pick. It lets you control, schedule, support, automatically adjust, track, and disable freezing weather. Get your hands on it and Learn How to Connect Rachio to Homekit.

Does Rachio work with Homekit?

Unfortunately, The Rachio does not currently work with Homekit. However, If you were thinking of connecting Rachio to Homekit before 2022, There was a possibility. In October 2022, Rachio announced its discontinuation with Homekit, meaning the devices will no longer be Homekit supported.

In order to improve the features and resolve the o Response error on Rachio to Homekit.The Company has taken a break and ensures to resolve and bring it back as soon as possible. But Until then, Let us find an alternative that may help to connect Rachio to Homekit.

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How to Connect Rachio to Homekit?

Inspite of the Discontinuation, Some Rachio users are still able to connect to Homekit. You can try Updating your device to Version 16.4 and accessing Connect to Homekit.To illustrate, Currently, Only the Rachio 3 Sprinkler Controller is supported for the required Homekit Firmware.

However, there is no direct method to Add Rachio to Homekit. So Here are some alternatives that would work.

• Using the Rachio App.
• Through Homebridge.
• HOOBS.

Some prerequisites you will need to do to connect Rachio Sprinklers Controllers to Apple Homekit.

Set up Rachio Sprinkler Controller

 

• Install and Wire up the Rachio 3 Sprinkler to the Controller – Physically.

You can quickly install and set up the Sprinkler. Follow as instructed below;

1. Remove the Old Controller.
2. Mark Screw Points -where you want to Install your Rachio 3.
3. Now, Connect the wires to the terminals.
4. Plug in and Power up to connect.
5. Create a Rachio Account.
6. Ensure to Connect the Sprinkler to Wifi.
7. Finally, When the Controller is Online, You can move on to set up the app.

For more detailed Rachio Sprinkler Controller Installation, Click here.

Connect Rachio to Homekit via the Rachio App

Once the Physical setup is done, Here are the steps you need to follow to connect Rachio to Homekit.

• Firstly, Install the Rachio App on your iPhone/iPad from the App Store.
• Now, Sign in to the app using your Rachio Account Credentials.

In case, you do not have an account, Click on Don’t Have Account? and Create a New One right here.

• Continue the Setup process by Tapping on Add Controller > Next.
• Now, Enter your address and Then Click Next.
• Click on the Scan Barcode Option and Scan the Code on the Controller through your iPhone Camera.
• Click on Connect Rachio Now. Then Choose your WiFi network to Connect the Controller to the WiFi network.

Blue Light on the Rachio Sprinkler Controller indicates that the WIFI is CONNECTED.

• Tap on Set Up Zones > Next and Start to Set up Zones.
• Then Click on Test Zone to check if the Sprinkler on the zone is working perfectly. If not, Check the wiring and try again.

Once testing is done, You can start connecting Rachio to Homekit on the Home App.

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Add Rachio Sprinkler to Homekit on the Home App

• On the Rachio App, Click on the More Option.
• Select Controller Setting and Then Choose Homekit.
• The Rachio Homekit Code will be generated.

Once done, You can either choose to add your sprinkler controller on Rachio or the Home app. Click on Add  Homekit Accessory on the Rachio app and follow further.

• Installl and Open the Home App on your iPhone.
• Tap on the + icon>Add Accessory> Select I Don’t Have a Code or Cannot Scan.
• Now, Enter the Homekit Code Generated. Follow the On Screen Prompts.
• Select Location, Rename the Device, and Press Done.
• Atlast, You have successfully connected your Rachio to Homekit.

Other Ways to Connect Rachio to Homekit 

You can also add your Rachio Devices to Apple Homekit through the Alternatives. You can connect Non-Compatible Rachio Sprinkler Controllers to Homekit.

This can be done in two ways ;

• Homebridge.
• HOOBS.

Install the Rachio Irrigation Plugin and set up the Configuration to connect Rachio to Homekit. You can use this configuration code and Add the Plugin to Homekit. This can be done using Homebridge or through the HOOBS Client App.

    "name": "Rachio-Dev",
    "api_key": "8e600a4c-0027-4a9a-9bda-abc8d5c90350",
    "location_address": "123 Main St",
    "default_runtime": 3,
    "runtime_source": 2,
    "use_irrigation_display": true,
    "show_standby": true,
    "show_runall": true,
    "show_schedules": true,
    "external_IP_address": "76.76.73.37",
    "internal_IP_address": "127.0.0.1",
    "external_webhook_port": 12454,
    "internal_webhook_port": 27544,
    "use_basic_auth": true,
    "https": false,
    "key": "/somepath/key.pem",
    "cert": "/somepath/cert.pem",
    "user": "username",
    "password": "password",
    "delete_webhooks": false,
    "showAPIMessages": false,
    "showWebhookMessages": false,
    "valveType": 0,
    "showBridge": false,
    "showControllers": true,
    "showValves": true,
    "liveRefreshTimeout": 2,
    "liveRefreshRate": 20,
"_bridge": {
        "username": "0E:79:49:DC:71:A9",
        "port": 46062
    },
    "platform": "rachio"
}

Final Words 

Connect Rachio to Homekit which is the Best WiFi Sprinkler Controller. Using the Apple Home app or the Rachio App, You can now schedule, monitor, and adjust your sprinkler controller from anywhere anytime. Follow the guide and you can get control of the smartest sprinkler on the market. Also, If Rcahio is not compatible, You can choose to Install the Plugin. There is a Link attached for Homebridge and HOOBS in detail- Do Check Out.

And If Rachio resolves issues and Makes Homekit compatible again, We will definitely update you! Stay Connected!