What’s behind our new Smart Sprinkler Controller [image] Hello Rachio community, You might be reading this because you’re wondering why we built our next generation controller and what makes it different from the first. Or, you might be reading this because you’ve just recently heard about our …

Hey @Lorick , apologies. Could you check the email you use with your Rachio account? That’s where we pulled it from. If it isn’t there, could I ask you to email support@rachio.com ? They’ll check your emails and get you the correct code. Thank you!

I’m excited to hear about this announcement. I ordered my 2nd gen yesterday. Are they in-stock and immediately shipping?

Yes, in stock. You’ll receive an email when it’s on it’s way. Thanks for ordering!

I was wondering how the flow sensor is integrated into the clock. Will it send me a message if it senses water flow when the clock is not running? Also will I be able to set a baseline of water flow for each zone so if it senses more water flow it will alert me to a possible leak?

[image] Munch: I was wondering how the flow sensor is integrated into the clock. Will it send me a message if it senses water flow when the clock is not running? Also will I be able to set a baseline of water flow for each zone so if it senses more water flow it will alert me to a possible leak…

[image] franz: We are not building a flow sensor, but will support all of the top models out of the gate, and can easily add any models that aren’t covered. The software is coming soon for flow, not there yet. Yes, it is a direct wire. @franz Will you be able to support a flow sensor like th…

I talked to our hardware folks and the answer is no. Our board has 34VDC which exceeds that modules Working Voltage of 24V I believe the standard irrigation flow sensors use 34V. They said this sensor looks like more for a hobbyist. :cheers:

Thanks Franz … It’s definitely not a commercial sensor, but the price point is right :grinning: It would be nice to be able to buy a “cheaper” sensor than have to fork out $150+ to monitor flow.

The Hunter FCT100 is $46 on Amazon

[image] Ed3120: The Hunter FCT100 is $46 on Amazon I believe that is the PVC body only.

Generation 2!