# Using Alarm.com with Rachio > Alarm.com Integration More than a smart app, Alarm.com seamlessly connects the key devices in your home on one platform, allowing them to work together and ... Source: https://support.rachio.com/en_us/using-alarmcom-with-rachio-BkakdIJYv Last updated: 2026-04-21T13:15:03.944Z ### Summary Rachio supports integration with several third-party smart home platforms, including Alarm.com. This article provides links to resources to help you connect and use Rachio within the Alarm.com platform specifically. For other supported integrations, see the Related Articles section. ## Contents 1. [Getting Started](#section-1) 2. [Tips & Troubleshooting](#section-3) ### Related Articles * [Using Alexa with Rachio](https://support.rachio.com/SkKkuI1FD) * [Using Google Home with Rachio](https://support.rachio.com/r1Fyu8JKP) * [Using Apple Shortcuts with Rachio](https://support.rachio.com/H12ulHbEp) * [Using IFTTT with Rachio](https://support.rachio.com/Sy91OU1FD)[](https://support.rachio.com/BkakdIJYv) * [Using Control4 with Rachio](https://support.rachio.com/HkAk_LJFD) * [Using Nexia with Rachio](https://support.rachio.com/Byayd81Yv) ## Getting Started **1.** Add the Irrigation Service Plan to your account via your dealer **2.** Log in to the Alarm.com mobile app **3.** On the home page of the app, scroll to the Irrigation card and tap “Connect to account." **4.** Enter your Rachio app credentials and select “Allow Access.” **5.**  Wait for the controller to load. The Irrigation card will refresh after authorization is complete. ## Tips & Troubleshooting #### #### Use the Alarm.com app You must use the Alarm.com mobile app to view Irrigation details. Irrigation is not yet available on the Alarm.com Customer Website. #### #### Tips for Use * You cannot interact with a zone or schedule while watering. Select "Stop Watering" before making changes. * To water zones that are not in a schedule, select “Water All Zones” and deselect zones as desired. * Schedule names are visible in the Alarm.com app, but the zones and durations are only available in the Rachio app. Use the Rachio app to give each schedule a descriptive name for easy reference from the Alarm.com app. * To change zone names, use the Devices page on the  [Customer Website](https://www.alarm.com/web/Automation/Devices.aspx). **Irrigation Card** The Irrigation Card displays the current status of your Rachio controller, whether it is currently in use or when it was last in use. It also displays if the controller is in Rain Delay or Hibernation (formerly Standby) mode. The user must use the Alarm.com app to view Irrigation details. Irrigation is not yet available on the Alarm.com Customer Website. **Irrigation Features** 1. Set Rachio to Hibernation (formerly Standby) Mode or Rain Delay 2. Start watering an individual zone, all zones, or run a schedule 3. View the last time each zone was watered  ![](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/5f775c7b7cad407e578daa84/2c2fd7ad82a28de8ab2b8a714ea18438.png) #### Note Last Watered displays the last zone watered, regardless of whether it was watered through a schedule or manually ![](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/5f775c7b7cad407e578daa84/957199ed1ce5ae58eec621a8ca04dc88.png) ### Tips & Troubleshooting * The user must use the Alarm.com mobile app to view Irrigation details. Irrigation is not yet available on the Alarm.com Customer Website. * The user cannot interact with a zone or schedule while watering. Select "Stop Watering" before making changes. * To water zones that are not on a schedule, select “Water All Zones” and deselect zones as desired. * Schedule names are visible in the Alarm.com app, but the zones and durations are only available in the Rachio app. Use the Rachio app to give each schedule a descriptive name for easy reference from the Alarm.com app. * To change zone names, use the Devices page on the Customer Website. To remove a Rachio controller from an Alarm.com account, the Dealer must: 1. Log in to the Dealer website. 2. Locate the customer’s account. 3. Navigate to Equipment. 4. Select emPower Devices. 5. Choose Rachio. 6. Click Log out of the Rachio account. ## ## **Do you still need help?** We have a chat support team ready to assist you! You can submit a support request by selecting the chat icon in the bottom right of this page and a member of the support team will contact you live. ### **Summer Hours (April-September)** 7 am - 5 pm (MST), 7 days a week. ### **Winter Hours (October-March)** 8 am - 5 pm (MST), Monday - Saturday. We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. [↑ Go to Top](# "Go to top")