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Build your own Android SMS and Rachio Irrigation Controller automations
Triggers (If this)
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Any new SMS received
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.
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Watering time starts
This Trigger fires every time a watering time starts for the device your specify.
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Any new SMS sent
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.
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Watering time stops
This Trigger fires every time a watering time stops for the device your specify.
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New SMS received from phone number
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device from a phone number you specify.
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Event registered
This Trigger fires every time an event is registered for the device you specify.
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New SMS sent to phone number
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device to a phone number you specify.
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New SMS received matches search
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
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New SMS sent matches search
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.









Queries (With)
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History of Events
This query returns a list of times when an event was registered to the device you specified.
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History of watering time starts
This query returns a list of when a watering time starts for the device your specify.
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History of watering time stops
This query returns a list of when a watering time stops for the device your specify.



Actions (Then that)
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Rain delay
This Action will put the Rachio in rain delay mode for a certain period of time.
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Send an SMS
This Action will send an SMS from your Android device to any phone number you specify.
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Skip watering time
This Action will skip a watering time.
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Stop watering
This Action will stop all watering on a device.
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Start a zone
This Action will start a zone you specify.
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Start watering time
This Action will start a watering time.
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Seasonal adjustment
This Action will adjust the overall run time of the selected schedule while overriding any current adjustments.







How to connect Android SMS and Rachio Irrigation Controller
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About Android SMS
Android SMS is a native service that allows you to receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages on your device and send messages to other phone numbers. Standard carrier rates may apply. This service requires the IFTTT app for Android.
Android SMS is a native service that allows you to receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages on your device and send messages to other phone numbers. Standard carrier rates may apply. This service requires the IFTTT app for Android.
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.