Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller Now Works With Apple HomeKit™, Bringing Simplified, Central App Control to Sprinkler Systems Nationwide

DENVER, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maker of the first smart sprinkler controller, Rachio widens the smart watering technology gap as the only controller to integrate with Apple HomeKit. This adds another platform to its category-leading lineup of smart home integrations.

Customers who purchase the recently launched Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller can now control it and all of their favorite smart home devices using the Apple Home app or by asking Siri®. Exclusive to the expanded hardware capabilities of Rachio 3, Apple HomeKit integration also allows homeowners to control their sprinklers by talking to Siri on any iOS device, Apple TV, Apple Watch or HomePod - even when they're away from home.

"We are excited to bring HomeKit support to Rachio customers," said Chris Klein, CEO and co-founder of Rachio. "HomeKit users already have a smart home, and now they can have a smart yard, too. Rachio consumers have been asking for HomeKit integration, and we are excited to deliver it to them with our new Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller."

Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller and HomeKit Features:

• Effortless Setup – In only a matter of minutes, Rachio 3 is up and running in the Apple Home app.
• Simple Control via App or Voice – Rachio 3 can be controlled using the Apple Home app on iPhone or iPad, or using Siri on any iOS device, Apple TV, Apple Watch or HomePod.
• Remote Access – HomePod and Apple TV enable remote access to Rachio 3 at any time, anywhere.

HomeKit integration is available beginning today for Rachio 3 owners nationwide.

About Rachio
Rachio is a Denver-based technology company working to make sustainable water use effortless and personally rewarding for homeowners. Maker of the best-selling smart sprinkler controller, Rachio helps balance landscape needs and lifestyle goals with personalized watering schedules, reliable weather monitoring and flexible smartphone control. With a best-in-class app and category-leading smart home integrations, Rachio technology makes it easy to take the guesswork out of watering.

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