If you’re looking for a way to control your Rachio sprinkler system with ease, look no further than your Amazon Alexa device! With the right commands, you can use your voice to turn your sprinklers on and off, adjust watering schedules, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a list of top Alexa commands for Rachio, so you can get started right away.
#1 Basic Commands
“Alexa, ask Rachio to turn on my sprinklers.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to stop my sprinklers.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to pause my sprinklers for 10 minutes.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio if my sprinklers are running.”
#2 Specific Zone Commands
“Alexa, ask Rachio to start watering Zone 1.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio when Zone 2 is scheduled to water.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to stop watering Zone 3.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio how much water is left for Zone 4.”
#3 Scheduling Commands
“Alexa, ask Rachio to skip my next schedule.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to water my lawn for 10 minutes every day at 6am.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to add a new watering schedule for Zone 2.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to water my flowers every other day at 8pm.”
#4 Watering History and Reporting Commands
“Alexa, ask Rachio how much water I used this week.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to provide me with a watering summary for the month.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio for a water savings report.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to tell me the last time Zone 4 watered.”
#5 Personalization Commands
“Alexa, ask Rachio to change my default watering duration to 15 minutes.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to rename Zone 3 to ‘Front Yard.'”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to turn off my sprinkler notifications.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to adjust my soil type to ‘Sandy Loam.'”
#6 Troubleshooting Commands
“Alexa, ask Rachio to check my sprinkler system for errors.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio why my Zone 1 is not watering.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio if my device is properly connected to Wi-Fi.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio for a list of common troubleshooting steps.”
#7 Watering Restrictions Commands
“Alexa, ask Rachio if there are any watering restrictions in my area.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to adjust my watering schedule to comply with local restrictions.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio when the next watering restriction period starts.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio for tips on how to conserve water during drought restrictions.”
#8 Weather Based Commands
“Alexa, ask Rachio to water my lawn based on the current local weather.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to skip my watering schedule if it’s raining outside.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio to turn off my sprinklers if it’s below freezing.”
“Alexa, ask Rachio when the last time it rained in my area.”