Gizmo | Rachio Iro Wi-Fi sprinkler system

Gregg Ellman, Twitter.com/greggellman 12:48 p.m. EDT October 24, 2014

With the Rachio Iro system, users can control their sprinklers from any smartphone, tablet or computer anywhere in the world. (Photo: MCT )

I was emailed an offer to try out the Rachio Iro sprinkler system, described as easy to set up and use. "As for the sprinkler, you plug it in where your old controller was and then it helps create a customized watering schedule with you home Wi-Fi network. You then can change or update it from your phone anywhere you have a signal."

Sure enough, it was pretty much that easy.

This isn't one of those plug-n-play devices, there are instructions for the setup including step-by-step instructions and video tutorials on the website, which are a great help.

Since it did involve electrical work (connecting wires) I had a friend over who has much more electrical knowledge then I, although after watching him connect it, there's nothing to it. Rachio gave a recommendation to take a photo of the wiring before you do anything, which is a great idea.

With the Rachio Iro system, you need a constant Wi-Fi signal hitting the box. That allows control of the system from any smartphone, tablet or computer anywhere in the world.

Before you begin the physical setup, you may need to relocate your Wi-Fi router or extend your existing Wi-Fi signal to reach the Rachio box.

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