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product_id: 26686723
title: "Discontinued Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller, 8-Zone 2nd Generation, Alexa Compatible with Rain, Freeze and Wind Skip (8ZULW-B)"
brand: "rachio"
price: "$U19528"
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# Wi-Fi 2.4GHz connectivity 8-zone smart scheduling Weather-adaptive rain, wind & freeze skip Discontinued Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller, 8-Zone 2nd Generation, Alexa Compatible with Rain, Freeze and Wind Skip (8ZULW-B)

**Brand:** rachio
**Price:** $U19528
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Water smarter, not harder — your lawn’s new best friend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Discontinued Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller, 8-Zone 2nd Generation, Alexa Compatible with Rain, Freeze and Wind Skip (8ZULW-B) by rachio
- **How much does it cost?** $U19528 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- rachio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rachio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **DIY Friendly Installation:** Replaces 99% of existing controllers with a quick 30-minute setup—no special tools required.
- • **Effortless Remote Control:** Manage your sprinkler zones anytime, anywhere via an intuitive smartphone app or Alexa voice commands.
- • **Smart Weather Intelligence:** Automatically skips watering during rain, wind, or freeze to save water and protect your lawn.
- • **Tailored Watering Schedules:** Customizes watering based on soil type, plant species, sun exposure, and slope for optimal lawn health.
- • **Real-Time Water Usage Insights:** Track estimated water consumption and savings to stay eco-conscious and reduce your utility bills.

## Overview

The Rachio 2nd Gen 8-Zone WiFi Smart Sprinkler Controller revolutionizes lawn care with advanced weather intelligence that automatically adjusts watering schedules to avoid rain, wind, and freeze conditions. Compatible with Alexa and controlled via a sleek, user-friendly app, it offers tailored irrigation based on your lawn’s unique needs. Easy to install and designed for seamless integration with existing systems, it empowers professionals and enthusiasts alike to conserve water, save time, and maintain a lush, healthy yard effortlessly.

## Description

Take the guesswork out of watering with a Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. The easy-to-use mobile app lets you manage your sprinklers without running back and forth to the controller, while automatic weather adjustments mean no more watering in the rain. Get peace of mind - Rachio knows just how much water your yard needs. Control your sprinklers using a smartphone or with category-leading smart home integrations, including desertcart Alexa and more. Master Valve-Compatible with master valve, pump relay, or indexing valve. Wi-Fi Connection - Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) required. Supports dedicated 2.4GHz and dual-band networks. Cannot operate on 5 GHz only networks. Sensors Rain Sensor - Wired & Wireless Normally Closed (NC) sensors, Soil Sensor - Wired & Wireless Normally Closed (NC) sensors, Wired Flow Sensors

Review: The other reviews are right. This thing rocks! - Welcome to modern sprinkler control! It makes the other big brand units on the market look like childs toys. I've used the software from one brand which was terrible- buggy and it never worked as it should, it also looked like it was designed in the early 1990's. In addition of course, the regular controller systems that take forever to program, you have to keep an eye on the seasons and change it regularly to ensure you're not over or under watering, etc... This really puts them all to shame. Unboxing- It's a little odd to me based on the number of sprinkler system controllers I've installed over the years that there isn't any control panel on the front. It kind of reminds me of a router or something similar, which is what they were going for. A bit stylish for the garage, but simple is good, and it probably saves them quite a chunk of cash to not have all that stuff on board. Besides, why would you use a clunky panel when you can just run it off the smartphone or computer! Physical installation- Super easy. Just like any other sprinkler controller on the market. A couple of screws, wire it up, good to go. The push in terminals for the wiring is a nice touch, again keeping it simple. Wireless setup- Had to run the setup a couple of times to get it registered all the way on my wifi network. It was pretty darned intuitive though, so it didn't take more than about 10 minutes to get it hooked up and done. Software setup- This took a little more time, as I wasn't familiar with some of the terms or the specific soil types. After a little research on the county soil maps, I was able to find what I needed to select the soil type correctly. This is an important step, as different soil types will drain at different rates. It would probably impact the way the unit waters as well. I selected a pretty close weather station to get the most local information possible, and tested all the zones. Sure enough, worked like a champ. Rain delays- A+ on this one. The day I was installing this unit we were getting a pretty good amount of rain. I set the unit to the default water saving schedule and it immediately pushed out the first watering day from Saturday to Monday based on the amount of rainfall the local weather station got. Neat! I'm not 100% sure how accurate the water usage estimates are, but in the first couple of weeks it estimates I've save almost 1000 gallons. Web/phone interface- Nicely done. Both the app and web app are really simple to use, and obviously major thought has gone into the user experience. You can drill deeper into it if you want to, or just keep it fairly simple. I use the android app to check in on it, as well as the web app from my computer. TL;DR: Great unit. Well thought out and performs as it should.
Review: Wow, I'm impressed. - I've only had this a few days (watering cycles) but I'm very impressed with everything so far. It does seem that you get what you pay for. The installation was easy. I had absolutely not problems connecting the app to the controller and then to my home network. The signal strength to my router was average. I would say that the functionality of the controller is so-so, you can setup and run zones from the controller but all the good stuff in in the app and it makes setup and configuration very easy. I've had other hardware that depended on an app to configure it and been disappointed with the app (I'm looking at you Linksys) but the Rachio app is outstanding. You can set schedules, start/stop zones, and even check the current weather. If you use the automatic scheduling feature you can look several months into the future to get an idea of when and how often watering will occur. It's smart enough to know that here in Florida I don't need to water as often in Winter but forecasts that I will during Summer. The app allows you to configure each zone based on vegetation, soil type, amount of sun it receives, the type of sprinkler heads used, and the slope. There are advanced parameters to allow you to set much more in-depth configurations. The app provides information about the last time it watered a zone and the next time it is planned to be watered. It also provides information about how much water, in gallons, that have been used and saved but without a flow meter or being very precise in the advanced configurations I don't see how this can be very accurate, but it is a nice touch and does provide at least some knowledge of your water use. You could probably read your water meter before and after to get an idea of how accurate it is and then make some tweaks to the app to get it closer. I think the thing I like most is that when I'm working on sprinkler heads I can start/stop the zone I'm working on standing next to the head that I testing. No more starting a zone and then having to run thru the sprinklers to get to the head I'm working on. Very convenient. I cannot speak (yet) to it's ability to monitor rainfall in the area and shift watering schedules but I will know better once warmer weather returns and I'll re-post to my review. Anyway, I feel comfortable recommending it and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

## Features

- 5-STAR RATINGS. desertcart’s most- and highest-rated Wi-Fi sprinkler controller.
- Avoid watering in the rain. Exclusive weather intelligence automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.
- Control from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage.
- Experience fast DIY installation. Rachio Smart sprinkler controllers replace 99% of existing sprinkler controllers. Install in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Our in-app installation tutorial helps you get online and watering in no time!
- Deliver all the water your plants need; no more, No less. Rachio creates tailored Smart schedules based on the specific needs of your lawn, including plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more.
- Power source type: Corded Electric. No Hub Required for Voice Control

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01D1NMLJU |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #600,197 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #340 in Automatic Irrigation Controllers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,605) |
| Department | Lawn and Garden |
| Display Type | LED or LCD |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00680140538825, 00683203862578 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Item model number | 8ZULW-B |
| Manufacturer | Rachio |
| Product Dimensions | 9.25 x 1.5 x 5.5 inches |
| UPC | 680140538825 683203862530 702916100071 702916219100 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Rachio
- **Color:** White
- **Item Weight:** 2.5 Pounds
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 9.25"L x 1.5"W x 5.5"H

## Images

![Discontinued Rachio WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller, 8-Zone 2nd Generation, Alexa Compatible with Rain, Freeze and Wind Skip (8ZULW-B) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LreJUxGVL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you manually turn on zones from the unit itself without the use of a phone?**
A: If you remove the front cover, there are buttons for selecting a zone and running it manually.  There are LEDs in a circle around the Rachio logo, numbered to match the sprinkler zones as you select your target zone.  Once the zone you wish to water is highlighted, simply press the manual run button.  Good in an emergency, but this unit's primary use case is using the app or website.

**Q: Will this connect to a comcast 5gh modem/router? I heard Rachio only works on 2.5 gh systems.**
A: It only connects to 2.4 gig network, but I  90 pct sure your Comcast wireless router / modem combo had a 2.4 gig wireless capability it just might not be turned on or configured

**Q: Is there an app for the iPad?**
A: There is not a specific iPad app but the iphone app works well.

**Q: Does this work with Samsung smart things??**
A: Hi Jason! We do not currently integrate directly with SmartThings. We do integrate with IFTTT.com, which can be used to interface with SmartThings. For more information on our integrations, please look here: http://rachio.com/integrations.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The other reviews are right. This thing rocks!
*by E***C on May 1, 2016*

Welcome to modern sprinkler control! It makes the other big brand units on the market look like childs toys. I've used the software from one brand which was terrible- buggy and it never worked as it should, it also looked like it was designed in the early 1990's. In addition of course, the regular controller systems that take forever to program, you have to keep an eye on the seasons and change it regularly to ensure you're not over or under watering, etc... This really puts them all to shame. Unboxing- It's a little odd to me based on the number of sprinkler system controllers I've installed over the years that there isn't any control panel on the front. It kind of reminds me of a router or something similar, which is what they were going for. A bit stylish for the garage, but simple is good, and it probably saves them quite a chunk of cash to not have all that stuff on board. Besides, why would you use a clunky panel when you can just run it off the smartphone or computer! Physical installation- Super easy. Just like any other sprinkler controller on the market. A couple of screws, wire it up, good to go. The push in terminals for the wiring is a nice touch, again keeping it simple. Wireless setup- Had to run the setup a couple of times to get it registered all the way on my wifi network. It was pretty darned intuitive though, so it didn't take more than about 10 minutes to get it hooked up and done. Software setup- This took a little more time, as I wasn't familiar with some of the terms or the specific soil types. After a little research on the county soil maps, I was able to find what I needed to select the soil type correctly. This is an important step, as different soil types will drain at different rates. It would probably impact the way the unit waters as well. I selected a pretty close weather station to get the most local information possible, and tested all the zones. Sure enough, worked like a champ. Rain delays- A+ on this one. The day I was installing this unit we were getting a pretty good amount of rain. I set the unit to the default water saving schedule and it immediately pushed out the first watering day from Saturday to Monday based on the amount of rainfall the local weather station got. Neat! I'm not 100% sure how accurate the water usage estimates are, but in the first couple of weeks it estimates I've save almost 1000 gallons. Web/phone interface- Nicely done. Both the app and web app are really simple to use, and obviously major thought has gone into the user experience. You can drill deeper into it if you want to, or just keep it fairly simple. I use the android app to check in on it, as well as the web app from my computer. TL;DR: Great unit. Well thought out and performs as it should.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, I'm impressed.
*by D***F on December 12, 2016*

I've only had this a few days (watering cycles) but I'm very impressed with everything so far. It does seem that you get what you pay for. The installation was easy. I had absolutely not problems connecting the app to the controller and then to my home network. The signal strength to my router was average. I would say that the functionality of the controller is so-so, you can setup and run zones from the controller but all the good stuff in in the app and it makes setup and configuration very easy. I've had other hardware that depended on an app to configure it and been disappointed with the app (I'm looking at you Linksys) but the Rachio app is outstanding. You can set schedules, start/stop zones, and even check the current weather. If you use the automatic scheduling feature you can look several months into the future to get an idea of when and how often watering will occur. It's smart enough to know that here in Florida I don't need to water as often in Winter but forecasts that I will during Summer. The app allows you to configure each zone based on vegetation, soil type, amount of sun it receives, the type of sprinkler heads used, and the slope. There are advanced parameters to allow you to set much more in-depth configurations. The app provides information about the last time it watered a zone and the next time it is planned to be watered. It also provides information about how much water, in gallons, that have been used and saved but without a flow meter or being very precise in the advanced configurations I don't see how this can be very accurate, but it is a nice touch and does provide at least some knowledge of your water use. You could probably read your water meter before and after to get an idea of how accurate it is and then make some tweaks to the app to get it closer. I think the thing I like most is that when I'm working on sprinkler heads I can start/stop the zone I'm working on standing next to the head that I testing. No more starting a zone and then having to run thru the sprinklers to get to the head I'm working on. Very convenient. I cannot speak (yet) to it's ability to monitor rainfall in the area and shift watering schedules but I will know better once warmer weather returns and I'll re-post to my review. Anyway, I feel comfortable recommending it and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***D on April 18, 2017*

I have been using a Rain Bird controller for over 16 years and recently converted to Rachio. The setup is very simple, although I connected a couple of wires incorrectly, it was easily resolved with a call to Rachio's support which is amazing. They are very helpful and responsive via email and phone. In fact, based on support alone, I would recommend the product. My Rachio is in the garage and connecting to wifi was also very easy (I am using a wifi range extender). The Rachio app is very intuitive, thus easy to setup and use. Zones are easy to reference as the app allows pictures and description. It is now so much easier controlling the sprinklers with my phone from any place and at any time instead of being restricted to when I am in the garage.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*