# Rachio

> Rachio makes Wi-Fi smart sprinkler controllers and hose timers that use hyper-local weather data to skip watering your lawn when it is about to rain, freeze, or blow. Founded in Denver in 2012 after co-founder Chris Klein watched neighborhood sprinklers soak the sidewalk during a rainstorm, the company has helped homeowners save more than 150 billion gallons of water. In October 2025, irrigation giant Rain Bird acquired it.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Denver, Colorado, United States
- **Founders:** Chris Klein (Co-founder & CEO), Franz Garsombke (Co-founder & CTO), Matthew Reisman (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~31 employees
- **Products:** Iro (Gen 1 Smart Sprinkler Controller), Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, Rachio Smart Hose Timer, Rachio Smart Hose Timer Valve + Bundles, Smart Outdoor Lighting & Accessories
- **Notable:** Helped homeowners save 150+ billion gallons of water over its first decade (as of 2023)., EPA WaterSense certified; independently associated with ~30% outdoor water savings., Acquired by irrigation leader Rain Bird in October 2025.

## Products & services

- **Iro (Gen 1 Smart Sprinkler Controller)** — The original Wi-Fi controller that automatically adjusted irrigation schedules based on local weather.
- **Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller** — Flagship Wi-Fi controller (8 and 16 zone) with hyper-local Weather Intelligence Plus, Rain/Freeze/Wind Skip, seasonal shift, DIY install, and Alexa/Google/IFTTT/Matter support.
- **Rachio Smart Hose Timer** — App-controlled outdoor faucet timer with a Wi-Fi hub, rain skip, flow monitoring and a rechargeable battery; expandable to 8 valves per hub.
- **Rachio Smart Hose Timer Valve + Bundles** — Add-on valves and starter kits that bring weather-aware watering to spigots, drip lines and container gardens.
- **Smart Outdoor Lighting & Accessories** — Matter-compatible outdoor lighting control and accessories extending Rachio into whole-yard automation.
- **Certified Refurbished Controllers** — Lower-cost, factory-refurbished Rachio controllers sold direct with warranty.

## Achievements

- Helped homeowners save 150+ billion gallons of water over its first decade (as of 2023).
- EPA WaterSense certified; independently associated with ~30% outdoor water savings.
- Acquired by irrigation leader Rain Bird in October 2025.
- Backed by Amazon's Alexa Fund - one of the fund's early smart-home hardware bets.
- Multiple design and product awards for the Gen 2 and Gen 3 controllers.
- 150 billion gallons is more than a full year of drinking water for the entire United States.

## Latest updates

- **2025-10** — Rain Bird acquired Rachio; the company becomes a wholly owned subsidiary and continues under co-founder Chris Klein as CEO.
- **2024-01** — Expanded into Matter-compatible smart outdoor lighting and whole-yard automation accessories.
- **2023-04** — Celebrated a decade of conservation with 150 billion gallons of water saved.
- **2023-01** — Launched the Rachio Smart Hose Timer, extending the platform beyond in-ground systems to spigots and drip lines.

## Links

- Website: https://rachio.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/rachio
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rachioco
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rachio
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachioco
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/rachioco

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