Rachio Lighting Fixtures
Build your own lighting system with Rachio Lighting Fixtures. Each one comes with one fixture (light), one lamp (bulb), 18" of lead wire, and waterproof connectors. Note: Outdoor low-voltage wiring is needed to connect fixtures and Smart Lighting Controller.
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
Rachio offers three outdoor lighting fixture types with included LED lamps that are optimized to dim with our controller. The high-quality black die-cast brass fixtures include 18" of wire and wire connectors.
A warm, ground-level glow that guides guests and defines your landscape. We recommend installing one every 10-feet or so. Includes a 3-watt Brilliance lamp, 18" stem, 6.5" hat, 18" of connection wire lead, and 2 wire connectors.
Direct, focused light that makes trees and other features pop after dark. We recommend 2-3 lights per tree/feature. The 5-watt Brilliance lamp delivers a crisp beam with everything you need to connect and go. Inlcudes 18" of connection wire lead.
A wide, even wash of light that lets your home's architecture do the talking. Comes with a 3-watt Brilliance lamp, 18" of connection wire lead, and 2 wire connectors.
Illuminate Your Property
Lamps, Fixtures & Controllers
In short, lamps are the light bulbs that go into lighting fixtures. Fixtures connect to the controller via low-voltage outdoor wire. Dig deeper below.
Lamps determine how bright your lights are, how much power they use, and whether or not they are dimmable. The LED Brilliance lamps sold on rachio.com are low-voltage and highly efficient. They are also compatible with dimming with the Rachio Smart Lighting Controller.
Fixtures are the housing for the lamps, providing power and directionality. Rachio Fixtures are high-quality, matte black, and fully adjustable.
Low-voltage outdoor wiring runs from a single controller to a zone of fixtures. Control multiple zones together as one device in the Rachio App.
Frequently Asked Quetsions
Fixtures are the light bodies (pathway, accent or flood) that house the lamps, which are the bulbs. Rachio pathway and flood fixtures are compatible with G4 lamps and the a accent light is compatible with MR16 lamps.
Rachio fixtures come with compatible, dimmable lamps.
Path lights are typically used for walkways, garden paths, landscape borders.
Accent lights are typically used for trees, walls, architectural features, and visual focal points.
Flood lights are typically used for patios, driveways, backyards, security lighting.
Many outdoor lighting designs use all three fixture types together for layered lighting effects.
As a general guideline, we recommend 2–3 accent lights per tree to create balanced illumination and highlight structure and texture.
Often, yes. In landscape lighting, "accent lighting" describes the lighting effect, while "spotlight" refers to the fixture used to create that effect. The terms are commonly used interchangeably.
Yes. Flood lights provide broad, even illumination and are commonly used to improve visibility around the home and deter unwanted activity.
Clear lenses create a sharper, more focused beam and maximize brightness.
Frosted lenses diffuse light to create a softer appearance, reduce glare, and improve visual comfort. Rachio Fixtures come with a frosted lens.
Absolutely. Most professional landscape lighting designs combine path lights, accent lights, flood lights, and different lens types to create layered lighting that balances safety, functionality, and curb appeal.
However, we recommend each zone use only one lamp type. This is because you may want to adjust the brightness for accent lights different than pathway lights.
Rachio offers three primary fixture types:
Path Lights
Designed to illuminate walkways, driveways, landscape borders, and garden paths with a soft, welcoming glow. They prioritize safety and ambiance.
Accent Lights
Designed to highlight landscape features such as trees, architectural details, walls, statues, and garden elements. Accent lights create depth and visual interest.
Flood Lights
Designed to provide broad illumination across larger outdoor areas such as patios, driveways, backyards, and recreation spaces. They are commonly used for security and visibility.
No. Most homeowners can install the Smart Lighting Controller and fixtures themselves using standard low-voltage landscape lighting practices. If you already have outdoor lighting, upgrading is often straightforward. As always, we recommend you take all electrical work seriously and if you do not feel comfortable, please contract a professional.
The controller provides up to 200 watts of total power across all zones combined.
The exact number of fixtures depends on the wattage of each light. For optimal performance, we recommend operating at 70–80% of maximum capacity. This is standard practice for all lighting systems, not just Rachio.
Yes. You can expand your lighting system over time by adding compatible low-voltage fixtures, provided your total lighting load remains within the controller's power capacity.