Google Assistant Integration

Please Note

The process for integrating your Rachio with Google Assistant and Google Home has changed. To utilize Rachio with your Google Assistant. Use your device to go to the Google Home app > "Account" > "Settings" > "Services"> "Explore", then type in Rachio to begin the integration process. Alternatively, open Google Assistant and tap on the compass ("Explore") icon in the upper right hand corner to search for the Rachio app. PLEASE NOTE: Rachio does not currently integrate with Google Home - only Google Assistant. For more information, click here.

Getting Started

Before you start, make sure:

You have downloaded the Google Assistant app
You have linked your Google Assistant with your Google account

The Google Assistant allows you to interact with Google's voice control platform. Simply say "Ok Google" followed by an action (see below) to make a request.

Step-by-Step Instructions

To setup your Rachio controller with Google Assistant, follow the steps below. This will look slightly different depending on your usage of Android or iOS (Apple).

Note

Actual integration steps may vary from those listed below.

Setup Google Home
Open the Google Assistant app.
From there, click the Explore button at the top right hand corner of the screen. Hint: it looks like a compass.

Android iOS
Search for "Rachio" and select the Rachio app
You should now be on the Rachio integration. Select "Link"
Login to your Rachio account with your credentials & follow the steps to link.
Talk to Rachio
After your controller is linked to Google Assistant, you can control your Rachio via Google Assistant. Simply tap on the mic icon at the bottom of the screen and say "Talk to Rachio"

After Google Assistant finds Rachio, make your request by saying "Ask Rachio [ACTION]"

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Google Assistant Actions

Watering Status

what’s up
status
watering status
how is it going

Set a rain delay for one day

it's raining
that it's raining
it's windy
that it’s windy

Set a rain delay for multiple days

turn on rain delay, followed by prompt for # of days
rain delay, followed by prompt for # of days
delay watering, followed by prompt for # of days
set a rain delay, followed by prompt for # of days
start a rain delay, followed by prompt for # of days
delay, followed by prompt for # of days
delay watering, followed by prompt for # of days

Cancel a rain delay

cancel rain delay
turn off rain delay
stop rain delay
cancel my rain delay
cancel my delay
cancel the delay

Turn Rachio on (disable standby mode)

disable standby

Turn Rachio off (enable standby mode)

enable standby

Run a zone

start {zoneName}
start zone {zoneNumber}
water {zoneName}
water zone {zoneNumber}
turn on {zoneName}
turn on zone {zoneNumber}
water all zones

Stop a zone

stop water
stop watering
stop Rachio
stop
turn the sprinklers off
turn off the sprinklers
turn water off
switch off the sprinklers
turn off the water

Run a schedule

start schedule {scheduleName}
turn on schedule {scheduleName}

Troubleshooting

For general troubleshooting...

Try power-cycling the phone or device you are using and then follow the steps above.

Is your controller not responding?

The Rachio device must be online for the Google Assistant to work.

Need to remove your controller from Google Assistant?

From the Rachio App page, select "Unlink"