Smart sprinkler controller status
Connect your Rachio controller to an online dashboard beta
A sprinkler controller is more useful when you can see it next to the sensors that tell you whether it is working. SensorConsole shows whether your Rachio is online, paused and watering right now, beside soil moisture and weather-adjacent sensors from other brands.
This connection is in beta: it is newer than our other integrations. If a reading does not come through, email sensorconsole@protonmail.com and we will sort it out.
What you can monitor
- Controller online status
- Watering now, paused and on/off state
How to connect Rachio online
- Get your API token In the Rachio web app, open Account Settings and choose Get API Key.
- Add it to SensorConsole Choose Connect a sensor, pick Rachio, and enter the token. Leave the controller ID blank to use your first controller.
- Pair it with soil sensors Add a soil moisture sensor from another brand, and compare watering with what the soil really does.
Use cases
Spot a controller that has gone offline before the lawn does.
Check that schedules match what the soil needs.
Questions about Rachio and SensorConsole
Can I see my Rachio status on another dashboard?
Yes. Add it with your API token and view it alongside your other devices.
Does SensorConsole control my sprinklers?
No. It only reads status; control stays in the Rachio app.
Is the Rachio API free?
Rachio provides API keys to account holders under their terms.
How the data gets there
controller → Wi-Fi → Rachio cloud → SensorConsole