Favorite Sprinkler Controller

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I’m looking to add a smart controller for my existing sprinkler setup (5 zones). I’ve seen mixed opinions on Rachio integration w/ HA, but cant seem to find a consensus on which controller will be best/easiest. Not looking for a DIY project for this one.

Thanks!

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I use Opensprinkler on Raspberry, but you can buy a full controller here https://opensprinkler.com/.
The integration with HA is via Hacs https://github.com/vinteo/hass-opensprinkler

Ciao

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Rachio integration with personal weather stations is severely limited. If you’re interested in irrigation automation based local observed conditions, Rachio, is not the way to go.

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Thanks, I’m not familiar with HACS - will research. Just curious, is there any specific reason (other than priority) of why OpenSprinkler isn’t a ‘regular’ component?

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Valves from the hardware store, relays and ESPHome.

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i use rainmachine … integrated in HA … i have two controllers … works well, updates well (weather) … good ios app

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I’m a HA newbie, I don’t know it, I suppose that the Hacs integrations aren’t official :slight_smile:

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rainmachine doesn’t use HACS … proper integration

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FWIW Rachio will be updated in the next HA release to include schedules, which makes it much more useful in my opinion.

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I’m planning a multi-zone drip system and will have my own HA-integrated weather station that will track rain, humidity, etc. Meaning: Which would be the best system for me?

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If you want to roll your own for cheap, I’ve recently done an 8-zone here:

If you go this route, setup may be longer than an integrated system, if you want custom Tasmota-based timer/schedule functionality inside HA.

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When is this happening with Rachio?

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Sorry, I thought it was going to be in 0.108, but I guess I didnt get it in in time. So it will most likely be in 0.109, I’m waiting for the beta to come out and I’ll know for sure.

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Schedules will be in 0.109. Rain delay switch should be in 0.110.

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I don’t think this happened…

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You might have to redo the configuration through the integrations page.

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I tried and nothing new. I have a gen2 controller if that matters

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Shouldn’t. Your on 0.109 correct?

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Yes, It created 12 entities which 9 are my zones, one for the controller, standby and water all zones

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How many schedules do you have in the app?