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Rachio Smart Hose Timer

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Does the Rachio Smart Hose Timer work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Rachio Smart Hose Timer is a battery-powered hose-end valve that talks Bluetooth to a Rachio Wi-Fi Hub, which connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. It suits Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant users through an integration (the maker's hub).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, via integration
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Proprietary + hub, via integration

Key facts

Rachio Smart Hose Timer facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3]
List price$99.99[3] as of
TypeHose-end valve with Wi-Fi Hub[3]
ConnectivityBluetooth to the hub, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi from the hub[3]
Power2 AA batteries in the valve, not included[3]
Valves per hub8[3]
Works withAlexa, Google Home, IFTTT[1]

Integration paths

How the Rachio Smart Hose Timer connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Proprietary + hubHUBRachio Wi-Fi Hub, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, Rachio app[3]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Rachio Smart Hose Timer

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (cloud)[2]rachioProprietary + hub
  • Quality: No score[2]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2]
Model namedLimited: Smart hose timers are polled (every 2 minutes with one base station), so schedule or button changes are not shown immediately.[2]
HomeyCommunity app[4]com.verbem.rachioProprietary + hub
  • App: Community[4]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[4]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Rachio Smart Hose Timer. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/rachio-smart-hose-timer. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRsupport.rachio.com / Rachio Smart Home Integrations - Rachio Help Center
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Rachio - Home Assistant
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  3. [3]
    MFRrachio.com / Smart Hose Timer - Rachio
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  4. [4]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Rachio
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