Guides & blog

How per-zone water tracking works, how to read your data, and how to spot problems. For step-by-step setup walkthroughs, see the Help center.

• June 13, 2026 · 6 min read

  How to connect Rachio and Flume: API key setup

  A plain walkthrough for connecting your Rachio controller and Flume water monitor with API keys: what each key does, why Flume asks for your password once, and what happens after you connect. Read →

• June 13, 2026 · 7 min read

  How to catch a failing sprinkler zone from its water flow

  A broken head, stuck valve, or clogged emitter changes how much water a zone uses per minute. How per-zone flow monitoring spots that automatically, and why it is different from whole-home leak detection. Read →

• May 24, 2026 · 8 min read

  Rachio + Flume integration: how to track water usage by sprinkler zone

  A complete guide to attributing Flume water-monitor data to individual Rachio sprinkler zones: how the integration works, what the data looks like, and how to reconcile it against your utility bill. Read →