ARC8 App-Based Indoor/Outdoor Smart WiFi Irrigation Sprinkler Timer/Controller, 8-Zone/Station, EPA WaterSense Certified, Compatible with Alexa, Indoor/Outdoor 8-Station

Easy setup even without reading the instructions. This is my third sprinkler timer setup, first one that can be controlled by an app. Setting up the stations in the app is a lot faster and easier than standing at the controller pressing buttons and turning a dial.I bought this particular one because my state offers a $100 rebate for a smart controller that will reduce watering times based on the weather if it rains. So, at the price I bought it at it was about $30 after the rebate.This smart controller will also water a little longer if it hasn't rained.I like that you can control it in an app and turn it on and off without going back and forth to the controller. It takes a few seconds for it to communicate but that's fine. I also like that you can name the stations and programs. Really the only thing I don't like is that it is only app controlled, there isn't much to control manually at the control panel it self, I don't see this really ever being an issue but could be just a minor inconvenience at times.I would buy this one again.

Installation required adding extensions to my existing wiring, have extra wire and wire nuts available. If you take a picture of your existing wires before disconnecting any wires, you avoided a major headache The phone app and installation was a bit lengthy, the unit needed software updates. But it was easy to follow.The ability to use my irrigation system via an app is very convenient, and affordable, I love it!

This was very easy to install, very easy to setup, looked nice in the app. After setting everything up with strong wifi signals, I thought I was all set and excited to move forward with an updated smart controller for my existing sprinkler system with just 2 zones. Unfortunately, it disconnected from the network within hours of setting up and I got warning messages periodically that it wasn't connected. I was able to go back and reset some things and eventually get it to connect again, but then it would disconnect a few minutes later. I went through this several times before giving up.I'm a software developer of 25+ years. I would consider myself an advanced / expert-level networking person. And I'm telling you that this ARC8 device couldn't stay connected to the wifi network that had a strong router sitting 30-40 feet away. It's not like the signal degraded, it just disconnected entirely. You can see in the images I attached that I have a strong signal when it's connected. I also verified with other networking apps that the signal was plenty strong. I could reach my network while standing next to the router with my phone. But the ARC8 couldn't reach it.It doesn't do much good to purchase a "smart" controller that requires you to physically walk over and reset network settings every time you want to use it. That's even worse that a "dumb" controller with no wifi capabilities. Other reviews have mentioned this and I assumed it would easy to find a solution. But just know that it's not even worth the hassle. I went with another manufacturer and it's been connected for days with zero issues and it's more user friendly. So save your time and look for smart controllers elsewhere. It's unfortunately because it had promise but it's just not worth fighting with this device if it can't stay connected.

Great unit, easy to install and program, works terrific wondering around the lawn and starting stopping zones via wifi. This is perfect for me as this home is seasonal and I have control of water days and times.

I’ve never installed or upgraded an irrigation controller before, and the amount of wires on my old one was a bit intimidating, but it was actually super easy! Yes, the app in the instructions was not the right one (There’s a 2.0 version), but it showed me how to get the right one, and the firmware also needed to be updated as soon as I got it connected to my WiFi (2.4 only), but after all that it was a breeze to set up programming and do a test run in the app. The Alexa connectivity doesn’t seem great, I was able to link the system easily, but it’s not working very well (or at all at this point). Still, very happy with my purchase and the upgrade this is over my old Rain Bird.

I had a perfectly good working Hunter X-Core sprinkler controller which was easy to configure & worked fine, but didn't have WiFi support. I'm lazy, & didn't want to go outside to change settings or pause the controller, especially in the rain. So, I bought the ARC8. Since some people have had problems with WiFi, I first connected the ARC8 to just power at the intended installation site, before connecting the zone wiring. Rain Bird recommends that somewhere, so you can find out if you have a good WiFi connection before proceeding with the zone wiring. They also recommend taking a picture of your OLD controller's wiring. Both good ideas.I searched for & installed the Rain Bird controller app on Google. Leave it to Google to only list the OLD, OUTDMODED Rain Bird app, but NOT the NEW one! Google also offered UNRELATED apps for my search, to please other app makers. Greedy **** **** ******s !!!Anyway, I spent 1/2 hour (in the rain) trying to configure the WiFi in the OLD app, to no avail. Then I found the new app ("Rain Bird 2.0"), & installed it. I set up my Rain Bird account (which did not appear possible in the old app).The controller wanted to do the upgrade immediately. Then the app just sat there for a couple minutes, before the firmware upgrade started (in the rain). After several minutes, the upgrade completed. The app indicated a signal strength of -58dBm which is excellent.The rest was easy. I mounted the ARC8 at my intended site & connected up the zone wiring from the picture I took, & went inside. Configuring my 7 zones & 3 programs in the Rain Bird app to be like I had with the Hunter controller was easy.The documented way to temporarily disable a program DOESN'T WORK! To work around this (as well as provide a program backup capability) is to first create a template for each program you want (including alternate programs). Then copy them as needed to your controller.Suggestions for users: Save the picture of your zone wiring in the app, where it allows you to save pictures of your zones.Suggestions for Rain Bird:#1: Adjust the colors in your WiFi icon in the app, so that good WiFi signals appear as green: -75dBm or lower should be red; -65 to -75 dBm is orange; -65dBm or better is green. -58dBm is excellent.#2: Have a separate place in the app to save a picture of the zone wiring diagram.#3: [This has been fixed]UPDATE #1: After 2.5 weeks, I decided to change the SSID in my WiFi access point, which means I have to replace the WiFi credentials in the ARC8. I had connection problems doing so & returned the unit. I have since come to realize that most of these were almost certainly the fault of a new phone. I have reverted to a prior phone (which solved all my connection problems), sent the errant phone to be RECYCLED, & changed my review from one star to four stars.UPDATE #2: I really liked the convenience of this unit, so after two months I decided to buy another at my local hardware store & give one another try. I set it up with WiFi, & then tried to change the WiFi setup. You can't change the WiFi setup using the documentation! You have to just get the blue Bluetooth light flashing (press the WiFi button until it turns orange) then delete the controller in the software, & then setup the unit from scratch. If the unit cannot find your WiFi network(s) automatically, you may have to tap "Can't Find Your WiFi Network" at the bottom of the screen, & enter your WiFi info manually (as I had to do). This process is not as robust as it should be!I repeatedly tried to get the unit to fail WiFi setup (which was easy), & then repeatedly used the above procedure to successfully set up a new WiFi configuration. THIS TIME, I did all the setup testing in the comfort of my house! Tomorrow I will wire it up to my sprinklers. That's the easy part!I also made sure I could return the unit if I had other problems,; the hardware store offers a 90-day return policy.

This controller is such an inexpensive upgrade to my last Rain Bird (that finally died after 28...yes 28...years!). Easy to install the controller. Easy to install the Rain Bird App. Easy to program the App. Easy to set alerts/notifications. Easy to set rain delay parameters (e.g., "delay watering by x day(s) if there is at least a ___% chance of __ fraction of inch of rainfall in my zip code", etc. etc.). Easy to export controller program to someone else's phone (e.g., I emailed it to my landscaper's phone for quicker/easier irrigation system start up). Easy to link to Alexa. Easy to control with phone or Alexa.Heads up, about two times out of 10, phone cannot connect to the controller - you just have to try again right away (assuming your Wi-Fi signal at the location of the controller is good - which you can check when installing controller by bringing your mobile device next to the controller and looking at the mobile device's Wi-Fi strength signal). Of course I've only had it two days so far, but it's a joy. One more spectacular addition to my SmartHome.

This is total JUNK. It will not maintain connection with home WiFi. This is maybe the first negative review I have written on Amazon in decades.Stays connected about a day and then loses connection. I spent an hour on the phone with Rain Bird tech support. Tech finally claimed I had to setup a 2.4GHz connection instead of my 5.0GHz. I hired wifi expert to do that...fail. I hired irrigation expert to look at it...fail. That didn't work. Look at the negative reviews...this is know problem.

Funciona muy bien. Fácil de programar con la app.Pero no es compatible con Alexa en México. Al menos a a fecha de hoy todavía no.

Works great , easy to set up

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No hay manera de instalar la aplicación y no sé dónde comunicarme para ayuda .QR no funciona