Connect Tempest Personal Weather System to Rachio Controller

Last Update:Aug 14 2024 2:39pm • Est. Read Time:Est. Read Time: 2 MIN


Summary

This article will show you how to integrate your Tempest Weather System with your Rachio controller (Rachio 3, Gen 2, Gen 1)

Note

Please make sure that your Rachio app (Android and iOS) has the latest update


Instructions

To use Tempest as your Rachio controller’s weather source, follow these steps:


  1. Complete the initial setup of your Tempest System (Tempest Quick Start Guide).
  2. Check your device's app store to make sure the Rachio app is up to date.
  3. Open the Rachio app, select the Home where you would like to add the tempest and click the blue "+ " button to add a device.
  4. Select “Tempest Weather Station” from the list of devices.

  5. Enter the hardware integration code. If you purchased the Tempest on rachio.com, this code will be included in your order confirmation email. Otherwise, you can purchase the integration through the app for $29.99.

  6. You will be prompted to login to the Tempest app to link your Tempest account to your Rachio account. Enter your Tempest username and password to link the accounts.

  7. The Tempest connects and is displayed on the device's screen within your Home.

  8. When selecting a new Weather Source for your Home, the Tempest Weather Station will be a selectable option.

Additional Notes:

  • Keep in mind that the Tempest will not be selectable as a weather source for any of your other Homes, but you can use other Tempest Stations for your other properties on the same app/account.
  • You can check the “Weather Source” setting in the app to see the station connected
  • Controllers that are on the account and near the station will automatically connect to it
  • As of February 2023, Weather Source is now managed at the Home level. Any new controllers added to your account in the future can also utilize the Tempest as a Weather Source, as long as they are added to the same Home where the Tempest lives.


Select the + sign 


Select Tempest Weather Station

Enter Code



Select which Home the Tempest will be added to