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Create your own Rachio Irrigation Controller and Today, Explained Podcast workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
13 triggers, queries, and actions
Event registered
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time an event is registered for the device you specify.
New Episode
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new episode available for the TODAY, EXPLAINED Podcast from Vox
Watering time starts
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time a watering time starts for the device your specify.
Watering time stops
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time a watering time stops for the device your specify.
History of Events
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of times when an event was registered to the device you specified.
History of watering time starts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a watering time starts for the device your specify.
History of watering time stops
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a watering time stops for the device your specify.
Rain delay
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will put the Rachio in rain delay mode for a certain period of time.
Seasonal adjustment
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will adjust the overall run time of the selected schedule while overriding any current adjustments.
Skip watering time
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will skip a watering time.
Start a zone
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will start a zone you specify.
Start watering time
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will start a watering time.
Stop watering
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will stop all watering on a device.
Event registered
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time an event is registered for the device you specify.
History of Events
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of times when an event was registered to the device you specified.
History of watering time starts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a watering time starts for the device your specify.
History of watering time stops
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a watering time stops for the device your specify.
New Episode
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new episode available for the TODAY, EXPLAINED Podcast from Vox
Rain delay
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will put the Rachio in rain delay mode for a certain period of time.
Seasonal adjustment
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will adjust the overall run time of the selected schedule while overriding any current adjustments.
Skip watering time
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will skip a watering time.
Start a zone
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will start a zone you specify.
Start watering time
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will start a watering time.
Stop watering
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will stop all watering on a device.
Watering time starts
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time a watering time starts for the device your specify.
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About Rachio Irrigation Controller
Take control of your watering with a Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. Automated schedules customized to your specific yard enable you to water with precision. Stop watching the skies - Weather Intelligence automatically adapts your watering schedule to reflect local weather forecasts and changing seasons. Monitor and adjust your schedule on mobile, or extend the smart home outside with Rachio's top-tier integrations. Inspire yard envy while saving water and money with EPA WaterSense Certified irrigation technology.
Take control of your watering with a Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. Automated schedules customized to your specific yard enable you to water with precision. Stop watching the skies - Weather Intelligence automatically adapts your watering schedule to reflect local weather forecasts and changing seasons. Monitor and adjust your schedule on mobile, or extend the smart home outside with Rachio's top-tier integrations. Inspire yard envy while saving water and money with EPA WaterSense Certified irrigation technology.
About Today, Explained Podcast
Today, Explained is an insightful daily news podcast by Vox that breaks down essential world events into concise, 20-minute episodes. Hosted by award-winning journalist Sean Rameswaram, the podcast aims to provide clarity on pivotal issues and developments, leveraging the expertise of Vox's wide array of reporters and external specialists. It's an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the stories shaping our world today.
Today, Explained is an insightful daily news podcast by Vox that breaks down essential world events into concise, 20-minute episodes. Hosted by award-winning journalist Sean Rameswaram, the podcast aims to provide clarity on pivotal issues and developments, leveraging the expertise of Vox's wide array of reporters and external specialists. It's an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the stories shaping our world today.