Light Codes (Gen 1)

Last Update:Feb 23 2022 9:25pm • Est. Read Time:Est. Read Time: 2 MIN

Light Colors

The following guide should help you identify the LED light codes indicated by your the Wi-Fi light on your Gen 1 Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller.

Note

The color of your Wi-Fi light is likely to change frequently during BlinkUp. After performing BlinkUp, allow at least a minute for the code to resolve, then check the color (below)


Expected Behavior

Amber Light


No Wi-Fi settings are associated with the Rachio. Your Gen 1 is ready for its first BlinkUp! (NOTE: The AMBER (No Wi-Fi Settings) light code will not return if the unit has received BlinkUp instructions in the past).


Tips & Tricks

Here are a few things to take a look at:

  • Make sure you're seeing a countdown in the app on your smartphone indicating the BlinkUp process is beginning.
  • Once the countdown starts, make sure you have turned your smartphone screen to sit flush against the photosensor in the lower left-hand corner of the Rachio. We recommend turning your screen brightness all the way up, with auto-brightness turned off. You can also attempt BlinkUp with your phone screen about 1/4" off the surface of the photosensor.
  • During the BlinkUp process, the "Wi-Fi" light should stop blinking, then blink green quickly at the end of the BlinkUp process if successful. If you do not see a quick green flash, Gen 1 did not capture the BlinkUp code from your smartphone or tablet and you'll need to reattempt the BlinkUp process.

Note

The Wi-Fi light turns off one hour after BlinkUp and remains off except for special circumstances (see above). This is a normal operation and no cause for concern.


*The AMBER (No Wi-Fi Settings) light code will not return if the unit has received BlinkUp instructions.


This is a one-time code for the  Gen 1 Rachio, generally seen only upon the first setup.


Phone Tips


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