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Old 04-10-2016, 09:05 AM
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I just connected my Rachio controller to my Amazon Echo (Alexa), now I can control my sprinklers with voice commands. For instance I can say "Alexa tell Rachio to start zone 1 for XX minutes". To stop it I say "Alexa, tell Rachio to stop watering".

Next is a wi-fi thermostat. I already have most lights and fans connected.
Why not just turn the Hunter off, and then use manual mode when you want to run a sprinkler cycle. Much less expensive rather than replacing it.