Is the new smart hose timer device compatible with the current API? If so how is it represented compared to a regular rachio controller?

What exactly are you all watching for? There’s clearly an interest so I’m not sure else needs to be seen.

For me, I want to use the timer in homeassistant. Currently there is a HA integration for rachio. However, the API support does not exist for this timer, I cannot even add the device to app.rach.io/location so HA integration does not show the device.

I plan to switch to the B-Hyve Smart Hose Timer which already has a HA integration: GitHub - sebr/bhyve-home-assistant: Orbit BHyve custom component for Home Assistant

Rachio - I don’t want to walk around my house opening apps on my phone to do things like turn on a sprinkler. I went through a lot of trouble to turn my entire house into a smart house with home assistant. I don’t want to use your app, ever. With that being said…I returned my “smart timer” this mor…

I also want this to work with home assistant. Can we please get API access? I just ordered one assuming it worked under the previous integration, I’d hate to have to return it because it won’t work.

massive disappointment, would return if I could but I’m stuck with it now. Suppose its on me for not searching beforehand, I assumed rachio’s stuff would be available to Home Assistant based on the sprinkler integration. Others, be warned!

+1 but I am purchasing the competitors product. I’ve used Rachio controller since V1 (you know, the one without any manual controls), and currently have the latest controller. I’m buying a smart hose controller but I’m going to have to buy that B* product since Rachio does not have API access. (Home…

It is great to see everybody’s passion for API support. We are working to improve and add new features to the Rachio Smart Hose Timer this season and beyond. We are watching how our customers are using the Smart Hose Timer and collecting valuable feedback from threads like this, customer support int…

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API support for Smart Hose timer?

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blacspydr June 9, 2023, 3:53pm 46

What @cory said!