RAINPOINT Sprinkler Timer, WiFi Hose Timer, Smart Water Timer for Garden, Drip Irrigation Controller System with Wi-Fi Hub Automatic Manual Watering, Alexa APP Voice Control, V2, 2023 Release Patio, Lawn & Garden
$199.99
3RD GEN WIFI WATER TIMER—Upgraded with brass inlet, avoid leakage and more durable. This wifi hose timer comes with 2 user-friendly irrigation modes to fit any watering needs: mist mode and sprinkler mode. Both has customized start/end time and duration without interference. WEATHER-BASED WATERING TIMER—Synchronized with the local weather, this hose timer wifi helps you change/stop/start the preset watering schedules anywhere anytime. Delay for 24/48/72 hours when it rains. Avoid wasting water and give more love for your plants when you are away from home. SMART VOICE CONTROL—Speak to Alexa to help you turn on the RAINPOINT WiFi sprinkler timer 2 zone. Experience fast automatic irrigation technology and easily watering your garden without lifting a finger. Support multiple users sharing. INSTANT APP NOTIFICATION—Be the first one to know your home irrigation on RAINPOINT APP. It will tell you the watering schedule end time and resume time. It’s like being home even when you’re not. TRACK THE WATER CONSUMPTION IN REAL TIME—With a built-in water flow meter, this intelligent sprinkler timer will tell you how much water you have used in your garden. View the watering historical column chart to help you fast adjust the water-saving plan. VOLUME-BASED WATERING—The 3rd GEN Smart Sprinkler Controller allows you to water by volume, Water the gallons as your plants turely need. For example, when your sunflower only needs 1.2 gallons of water, the timer will only water 1.2 gallons for it. Love it and give what it needs.
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About this item 3RD GEN WIFI WATER TIMER—Upgraded with brass inlet, avoid leakage and more durable. This wifi hose timer comes with 2 user-friendly irrigation modes to fit any watering needs: mist mode and sprinkler mode. Both has customized start/end time and duration without interference. WEATHER-BASED WATERING TIMER—Synchronized with the local weather, this hose timer wifi helps you change/stop/start the preset watering schedules anywhere anytime. Delay for 24/48/72 hours when it rains. Avoid wasting water and give more love for your plants when you are away from home. SMART VOICE CONTROL—Speak to Alexa to help you turn on the RAINPOINT WiFi sprinkler timer 2 zone. Experience fast automatic irrigation technology and easily watering your garden without lifting a finger. Support multiple users sharing. INSTANT APP NOTIFICATION—Be the first one to know your home irrigation on RAINPOINT APP. It will tell you the watering schedule end time and resume time. It’s like being home even when you’re not. TRACK THE WATER CONSUMPTION IN REAL TIME—With a built-in water flow meter, this intelligent sprinkler timer will tell you how much water you have used in your garden. View the watering historical column chart to help you fast adjust the water-saving plan. VOLUME-BASED WATERING—The 3rd GEN Smart Sprinkler Controller allows you to water by volume, Water the gallons as your plants turely need. For example, when your sunflower only needs 1.2 gallons of water, the timer will only water 1.2 gallons for it. Love it and give what it needs.
| Color | Yellow |
|---|---|
| Brand | RAINPOINT |
| Material | Metal |
| Product Dimensions | 2.5"D x 7.5"W x 9.5"H |
| Item Weight | 1.52 pounds |
| Number of settings | 6 |
| Manufacturer | RAINPOINT |
| ASIN | B09PNND4ZQ |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | TCTTV203WRFNHV2-C |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #62,126 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #94 in Watering Timers |
| Date First Available | January 4, 2022 |
Jan Watson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love the App and online Convenience
I have four zones on my Roofdeck, and these Rainpoint times work like a charm. I love the ability to see how much I’ve watered and be able to put on rain delay with just a few clicks without getting wet! I’ve used mine for two seasons now, one died and Rainpoint replaced it!
dickey38 –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Hardware Bad Software
I recently purchased Rainpoint hose timers and wifi hub to replace Orbit Bhyve timers/hub. Although I was happy with the Bhyve system through several years of use, it started to have connectivity problems. Replacing suspect equipment did not help, and Bhyve customer support was not responsive. So this review is based on what I found with Rainpoint as compared with Bhyve. Note: my watering needs are simple: no “smart” watering based on weather reports, soil moisture, etc.Rainpoint hardware is well designed and seems to be somewhat higher quality than Bhyve. Rainpoint connectivity from hub to timers is via 433 MHz RF connections, which seems more stable and reliable than Bluetooth used by Bhyve.Setting up the Rainport system is a bit easier and quicker than with Bhyve, although both are app-guided and easy enough to do. Unlike Bhyve, Rainport support has been very responsive.The Rainport app used for setting up watering schedules, reporting watering status and history, and viewing equipment details is far inferior to the Bhyve app. Some important functions are not included or poorly implemented; poor graphics and overall design. The terminology used seems to be UK derived, definitely quaint by US standards.Bottom Line: If Rainpoint gear came with the Bhyve app I would give it 5 stars. My actual 3 stars is an average of 5 for hardware, 1 for software. I think Rainpoint could own the US market for these systems if they provided full featured, well designed software targeted to US.
Nate –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Customer Service & Unit Customization!
I had some issues getting this unit to work in my wifi. I called twice on the wknd after hours and someone called me back both times. I had seen similar reviews and I can’t believe it but this company really wants to remove obstacles. A bit unfortunate that (for me) this was probably the hardest item to get onto my wifi but I’m a dummy when it comes to that stuff. Unit has amazing control and monitoring (especially with the moisture monitors – make sure you buy the “wifi” monitors and not the “Bluetooth” moisture monitors). I feel I have “babied” my lawn in the past by watering too often for shorter periods. Now I can see exactly how much water I am using and how “wet” it is 6” below the surface where it really counts. Update after 2 months – Unit is working just as expected. After several weeks of watering by time, I noticed that one zone (with the number but different sprinkler heads) was using way more water than the other. Using this RainPoint controller I was able to switch to watering by quantity – so now both zones are getting the same amount of irrigation again. Great unit!
Alan Corbett –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Connectors broke when tightening hose
I had a small leak after connecting the hose to the timer. I heard a small cracking sound when I tried to tighten it a little bit more. Obviously I over tightened it. When I had a look inside I saw the connector was held in place with a tiny piece of plastic using a tiny screw. This design is just too flimsy. I am a careful person by nature but this was just very easy to do. Really unhappy that I wasted $100 on this item.Update 7/18/23Customer service reached out and offered me an upgrade or refund, no questions asked. They also noted that the main issue that I highlighted in my review has been addressed in their newer model. I’m upgrading my rating due to the positive interaction with customer service and that the newer model is more robust.
5 people found this helpful
Hasan K. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works well, app could be spruced up a bit
Works well, no leaks (yet). App could definitely use some work. The manual start option is limited to a 60 minute run time so you would have to go into the app to run again. Scheduler allows longer durations.Doesn’t show last watering time. Last watering amount is incorrect — ever since the first run, the values have been static.For the price, it serves its purpose. Can’t comment yet on the durability since I just got it.
Robert F. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Device Connected Easily and Quickly
I was actually extremely surprised when I first opened this up because I did not realize or expect it to also come with a smart plug to use. I expected the adapter, but not that. It was extremely pleasant of a surprise and also helps now with my lights being able to be turned on or off when I’m away from home.As for the device itself, it took me about 5-10 minutes to setup the system, but all of the instructions were included, and I didn’t require any additional time to google or troubleshoot issues. Once it was set up it was instantly working as expected. I love being able to water my plants consistently and keep my lawn and garden watered without having to worry about running outside to turn it off in the rain or forgetting when I’m late for work.I would highly recommend this product if you need timed irrigation of your yard or gardens…. or honestly any other water needs.
James Davis –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Does not work with dual band 5g/2.4g
On a dual band 5g/2.4g it requires you to split the 2.4g network and rename it. That means you have to setup again all the devices that were already connected to the network. for me that was too much work since I have lots of smart plugs, switches, light bulbs, computers,…Why can’t it work on a dual band network? all my other devices (plugs, switches, computers…) that are 2.4g work fine on the dual band network.I wasn’t happy about it, but I bought a Wifi network extender and configured its 2.4g and 5g with separate network names. Then I connected the hub to the extender’s 2.4g network. That worked but it cost me another $43.I’ve been happy with the timer since getting it setup. I haven’t used a lot of the features yet but I probably will later on.
Amit G. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works great!
I set this thing up for two zones since my yard is an L shape. It turns on by itself and I get notifications to my phone. I love the ability to control the system with my phone and it also shows you water usage. The only thing I’d dock a star for is it resists water flow. Not sure if that’s a water saving feature for all timers but seems to be a trend with any of the ones I’ve tried. I’d say with this timer the flow decreases by 30-40%.
Lever Espresso –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up and use
What can I say other than, it works. The app is simple and legible and easy to use, and I just came back from a 2 1/2 week trip during which I was able to monitor and reprogram the watering schedules based on Rainfall in my area. There were multiple brief power, failures, and unlike some of the other devices on my network, this timer was able to reacquire the network seamlessly. The only small grape I have is that with the app, while water metering gives the flexibility to set either a number of minutes or a number of leaders, the latter, being, especially helpful, the programming forces you to specify certain days of the week. Missing for me is the simpler “every other day“ or “every three days”. Like I say, a minor gripe, but it can get a little bit cumbersome if you are looking for every other day, when, as we know, the week has an odd number of days, and if a program is just left running, as it rolls over from one week to the next, you either have to have two days in a row or a gap of three days at some point. That having been said, I would definitely buy again.
Getnoldfast –
5.0 out of 5 stars
QUALITY PRODUCT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
I ordered this in June of 2023 and ran it off and on for about three months. Unfortunately, my device experienced an issue. I contacted their support team and was pleasantly surprised at not only the length of the warranty (5 years), but the professionalism of the staff and the quickness in which they replied and shipped me a new one. Love it when a business operates this way. Top notch in my opinion. Highly recommended!
One person found this helpful
Susan Kleinman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Making irrigation easy
I decided to try this out after using another Rainpoint Timer, which I also liked quite a bit. I have a large yard and two distinct areas requiring watering. Setting this up for use by two household members was a little challenging at first, but once set up, what a delight. We tested it using both Zones as well as the Manual option, and it works seamlessly. I am particularly happy that the app on both another house members phone and my phone show the exact same information on our watering plan, and other options that we chose. My housemate is especially comfortable with any technology, and was resistant at first, BUT the minute she realized how simple it was to set the plan, to switch to manual watering without having to run out every time, and to set up an automatic rain delay based on the devices ability to access weather forecasts just makes this even better. We LOVE IT!
Gary C. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes watering a little more convenient
Our hose bib out front is awkward to access and my wife needs to water her beautiful flowers several times each day as the HOA watering is too limited. We have to walk through a sloping flower bed covered with pine straw or needles. The pine needles are maintained by our HOA so can’t change that. We did get permission to install 12″ square pavers to provide a bit of stability so we did that. At about the same time we decided to try this device – we have a lot of Google enabled devices in our home so this fits in OK. My wife has adjusted to telling Google to turn the hose on as she exits and to turn it off as she reenters. We don’t use the timing function yet but I bought a dual device so that I could attach a soaker hose to do some of this automatically. We’ve had it a couple of months and are very happy with it.
HC –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It works and customer services is great!
I bought a 2-zone wifi timer to water my backyard. The overall experience I have is beyond my expectations!The initial setup was very straightforward; download the app and immediately I can find the timer, and everything went smoothly. I use the app more often than pressing the button directly on the timer; It is much easier to start/stop the timer wherever I want simply from the app.A few months later for some reason one zone was leaking. I wrote an email to their customer services, and just for couple email exchanges, I received the replacement unit in a week. This is probably one of the best supporting experiences I had for the products I bought from Amazon. I didn’t expect they would response so quickly and take care of everything.Overall, the product feels solid and sturdy. I would recommend this product to my friends.
2 people found this helpful
Brandon F.Brandon F. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Convenient Smart Sprinklers
Thus sprinkler controller was very easy to set up and now gives me remote control access when I am not home. It was a little tricky to set up with our Echo device but a simple Google search gave me instructions on how to do it. The reason I dropped one star is that the app doesn’t give a history of sprinkler activity. If you don’t see the push notifications or for some reason they get wiped out you can only see when the sprinklers have finished. There isn’t a way to look at history to see how long they had been running for. I hope in future updates RainPoint will fix this as it is the only issue I have seen at this point.
3 people found this helpful
Anonymous Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best smart irrigation (goodbye Orbit!)
The app is great to use, and the overall quality of the product looks very good, much better than Orbit in these aspects. I’m going to replace 3 terrible Orbit 21004 B-hyve Smart with these amazing smart RAINPOINT Sprinkler Timers.The distance between the Timer and the wireless controller can be quite long, I have a 2500sqft house and it works fine when placed in opposite sides of the house, impressive!Initially, I was very disappointed to realize that the app’s rain delay 24H/48H/72H was manual. But then Rainpoint contacted me and provided the information needed to have “smart” rain delays. In the app, go to “Smart” and create a new automation > When weather changes > Rainy > Run the device > Right/Left Valve: Watering Delay > 24H > Save > Save.The only downside for me is it’s still lacking the integration with Home Assistant where I control all my smart devices, but I’m hoping they’ll have that soon.Very happy with this product.
KC –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for rain delays
I purchased the Rainpoint sprinkler timer for the Wi-Fi capabilities. I had an older electronic timer, but it lacked a rain delay feature. Every time it rained, I had to trudge out to the middle of a meadow of wildflowers to manually turn off the hose bib, then afterwards, remember to turn it back on, which I frequently forgot to do. With the Rainpoint, I can turn it on/off from my phone, which is a huge benefit. The Wi-Fi was easy to set up, especially since I have a duel band router which automatically connected to the 2.4 GHz band. Also, the app is intuitive. The yellow casing makes it easy to spot and helps avoid power tool mishaps. I am very pleased with the timer.
Yong L. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
RainPoint stands behind the great customer service for a great product!
I have 2 of these and one of them had a battery compartment corrosion for some reason. Contacted Rain Point and with their great customer service, they sent a replacement. Comparing this to the previous Gilmour timer that also failed me after some time, Gilmour did not respond to email and their web interface for warranty claim also did not send me any replacement.I am just glad of the customer service that’s prompt and honoring.As for the product, it has worked consistently, it’s easy to set up, no problem with connection and user interface is easy to set up time / day of watering, options to delay as needed.I will recommend this product and RainPoint.
One person found this helpful
Andrea Catanzaro –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works with alexa
This is my second rainpoint and we love it! We upgraded our other rainpoint to be able to control with alexa. My original still works with no issues (over 2 yrs) Great battery life. Outside unit use 4 AA batteries and batteries are still going strong with daily use (multiple uses a day) The app is super easy to use. High quality brass fittings and durable. Love that we can have alexa turn on and off or just use the app. Keeps track of the amount of water we are using. The 2-zone makes it easy to turn on our misters and hose. Highly recommend.
One person found this helpful
Mathew Peace –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great item, just connecting may be tricky
It’s great, it just takes a lot to set up if you have a 5g. You have to call you internet provider to split. To 2.4hz. After that it’s great!
John Stober –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy Installation and Setup
Having given attention to the necessity for 2.4Ghz wireless connection, I found the setup and installation process to be very easy. Programming the irrigation periods is simple, and the system has been operating dependably now for over a month. I had a brief period of confusion when the app showed one zone as “0L” which I interpreted as “OFFLINE” rather than “ZERO LITERS DISTRIBUTED,” but that glitch in understanding the system was resolved when I realized the water supply to the valve had been turned off before the previous period.After the first week of operation, the left valve stuck shut, would not open either by manual means or wifi command. Customer Service was quickly responsive to my inquiry, and within two business days of providing them a video of the problem, I received a replacement valve which has been working perfectly now for over a month.
2 people found this helpful
Mario Palumbo –
4.0 out of 5 stars
A bit hard to set up but works as described
A bit hard to set up but works as described
Cromagnum Man –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes watering much more productive
I recently bought an over the ground sprinkler system that didnt have enough sprinkler heads. When I purchased more, the water pressure for the system was way too low. I decided the easiest way to fix this issue was to run half of the sprinkler heads on one day and the other half the next day. I could either do this manually with a valve everyday, use a splitter on the hose bible and buy two different timers for each branch, or get this device so that I could set up different schedules for each side. I had a little trouble when first trying to get the device connected to my WIFI, but have since had no issues and have not had a chance to test the rain delay since we have had no rain. This has worked splendidly since I have had it and has helped keep my flowerbeds looking great even in the the heat of Houston in the summer. I also like that I can easily manually water either side by using the app or the buttons on the front of the timer. The app is easy to use as well, but I have basically used a “set it and forget it” mindset. I would highly recommend.
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S. Craig Caldwell –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to configure, flexible, and works great
After having Orbit timers for years, the latest one died, so I decided to try RainPoint. So far, I’m very happy with them. They’re much easier to configure than the old ones, due to the app interface (I’m using the iPhone version), which makes it much more flexible.Nice to be able to turn them off because it’s raining right now, without having to run out in the yard and get soaked to do so (or risk forgetting once it stops). The fact that you can also just set a “rain delay” for a set period of time (24 hours, 48 hours, etc) is even better, so you don’t forget to turn it back on. We’ll see if the reliability can beat Orbit, but if so, they’ll have me as a customer for life.
Amazon Customer –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good service good app. Product leaked
See subject. Technology is good and app is great, service fantastic – replacement sent out immediately with no quibbles. Replacement working fine now.
Piyush –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy way to automate your garden watering requirements
I have been using the Rainpoint sprinkler for about a month now and have been pleasantly surprised by the simplicity and ease of use of it. Previously, I have tried two other sprinkler timers and they usually had one issue or the other (timer not working or no water in hose etc.) within 1-2 weeks of usage. This one has been working well so far and has kept my garden happy.The rain delay feature is awesome and helped us save water whenever it rains.Apart from that, the scheduling of watering based on exact amount of gallons of water is very cool as you can prevent overwatering of plants using that.The UI of the app is good overall. Sometime, it might take a few seconds to refresh the app screen when you selecting a manual watering mode from the app. Other than that, it is easy to use.Overall, the features in the product are practical and will save on the cost for watering your garden. The price is also good when compared to other products with similar features. You will not regret buying this smart sprinkler timer.
MSV20124 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent support
The unit arrived with a good set of instructions and a splat to see a video to explain the system and give instructions. The system does require a unique SSID for the 2.6 ghz link. Unfortunately for me I had several issues doing what was needed to utilize their wifi link. I sent an e mail to support with the details of my issue and the next morning I had a very thorough response from Anthony. Over the next several days Anthony consistency helped with ways to solve the problem. Since thus was going into my mother’s house I felt for her needs and capabilitues this was not the correct choice. Anthony was very helpful in working with me to take the unit back. I was so pleased with his support I bought another model they offer without wifi which for me was a better chojce
Parivallal –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very useful except the compatibility issues
This was really helpful. The copper knob is the highlight. But this series is not compatible with rain sensors from rainpoint.
Ross F. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Simple and effective
Does what its supposed to. I needed a simple two zone watering timer and this allowed me to skip the extra valves, timer box and wiring. App could be better but it does the job. Burned through the first set of batteries in less than 3 weeks and that was only with watering for 30 minutes each day. Will be disappointing if battery life continues to be that short.
J. Rhode –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great timer, but 1 issue
The timer works great and I love being able to control it through the app, which has worked great.Here is my issue- I installed my sprinkler system knowing how many gallons per minute flow rate. And it worked fine until I installed the timer. I tested in a 5 gallon bucket and it fills in 39 seconds without the timer installed, and 50 second with the timer, reducing the flow rate by over a gallon per minute and this stopped my sprinkler we heads from popping up. The solution was to get lower flow rate nozzles and run the system for a longer time. Unfortunately the coverage per head is also a little shorter. If I had another head on that zone I wouldn’t be able to use the timer.
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Shawn L. Lobo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Make sure you get the brass head unit not the plastic head unit.
I ordered the brass head unit but received the plastic head unit. I didn’t think anything of it until one of my kids pulled the hoses and the units threads stripped and came off. I have added plumbers tape and used wrenchs to tighten and it sprays water everywhere. The unit worked great before hand. If you order one, immidiately return it if it has the plastic head.Update to my original review. I was contacted by Rainpoint in an attempt to make my initial purchase right. They went above and beyond my expectations to correct the situation. I purchased a second unit with a brass head because I really do enjoy the system and it’s functions. They gave me the option to receive a new system and a refund. I just wanted to be made even and just requested to receive a replacement unit. The brass unit I received a few days ago performs perfectly and appears to be much more durable especially if you have kids or animals running around the yard. Excellent job on Rainpoints part to fix the situation.
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Greg –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Convenient and Smart
Love that you can program by volume in Liters or Gallons. I set up a loop to water 14 new trees 8 gallons each per week. The valve has two zones and three programs per zone. I wanted it to be in a valve box underground, but the connection to the gateway wouldn’t work under the soil on a 5 gallon bucket 50 ft from the gateway. Also wish the reporting feature allowed for exporting to spreadsheet. We have to document a watering log for tree warranty.
Mike –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warranty support
The issue was resolved as quickly as possible with polite and considerate agent. Thanks Rainpoint.
J. BalesJ. Bales –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Clunky App; Limited Control; Leaky Housing
*Update 7/25/23*I called RainPoint customer service and they sent me a new unit. Good customer service.I decided to take apart the defective unit (photos attached). I found that there is water inside behind the buttons where the PCB resides. This is no doubt the issue. I suspect that water leaked in around the buttons. I did have the unit flat on the ground at one point, so I wonder if that did it. With that, I recommend keeping the unit out of the elements as much as possible (which seems silly for an outdoor sprinkler timer, but it is what it is).*Update 7/12/23*So I found out recently that the water flow sensor for zone 2 doesn’t work. I was really hoping to fill up my Koi pond and find out the exact volume, but the flow didn’t pick up anything. Zone 1 still seems to be recording water usage, but who knows how accurate it is.Also, the device just stopped working for no apparent reason. The lights flash white and red. The app doesn’t show any issue. It says online and battery full. The help documentation in the app is useless (it’s not specific to this device). I put fresh batteries in and it didn’t resolve the issue. I guess I’ll be searching the web/contacting customer service now. Yay.Original reviewI purchased this to have some automatic irrigation on my garden beds as well as the auto filler for my Koi pond (especially the water usage function for that). The expandability was definitely a consideration. So far it works fine, but I’m not super impressed.The good:-WiFi/app control-Scheduling-Water monitoring (big plus)-The built-in smart plug (small plus)-ExpandabilityThe bad/disappointing:-The app is super clunky. The setup was not seamless and it took a few attempts to get everything connected. You have to click around a lot. It just doesn’t look good. It feels like the app was built by the lowest bidder in a foreign country. The quality of the app doesn’t match the quality of the device.-The water usage only shows in Liters, which is annoying as an American. I have a 1,000 gallon Koi pond have no idea how much X liters is of that off the top of my head. I’ve looked all over in the app and could not find an option to switch the unit to Gallons.-It doesn’t have an “on/off” type of functionality. The manual watering function only works for up to 59 minutes, which is not very long if you have it hooked up to a hose and you’re doing yard work. I wish it worked more like a WiFi valve or switch than an “irrigation timer” for more control. You can set watering routines to start at a certain time of day for a certain duration, but only up to 12 hours. I wish I could just have it turn on or off at a certain time instead. I’d like for it to just be on all day and off at night for my garden hose & pond filler, which are all plumbed together, to prevent any nighttime leaks.-It doesn’t seamlessly integrate w/ Alexa. Most of my devices are automatically detected. This one was not. I really wish I could just schedule everything via the Alexa app (turn on at X day at Y time; turn off at X day at Y time). That would really simplify my use of this device with my other home integrations.-You can’t trigger the valve to shut off after it reaches a certain water usage. Monitoring is nice, but it could be a powerful control/failsafe if you could trigger a cutoff point based on daily water usage. That would be so nice with my pond filler and hoses that are always on to prevent them from leaking hundreds of gallons of water if something happens (like if the pond filler gets stuck on or a hose bursts).-The build quality of the device itself seems ok, but I wish the fittings were metal. I feel like it needs to be babied and it would be easy to break off a plastic fitting. This is especially true when hooking it up to a hose bibb that doesn’t point straight down or if you pull or trip on a hose that is connected.
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what’s up doc?what’s up doc? –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great sprinkler system! Just works!
Bought this to irrigate my lawn without having to manually open tap, run sprinkler and then close it. First time install was straightforward! Being an smart home enthusiast, I integrated it into Home Assistant. I did run into an issue regarding entities appearing in HA but the support team is proactively helping me resolve this. Quick and timely support with great documentation and handholding.I’ll post an update after I complete the support process. So far, very pleased!Update:After interacting with the support team they informed me that they will not do any further actions to resolve the issue with Home Assistant compatibility. There are missing entities in being able to control the sprinkler from Home Assistant. You are only able to control the smart switch on the hub. Without the automation, I decided to return the product and purchase the B-Hyve sprinkler instead that already supports Home Assistant.If you don’t mind using the Rainpoint app then this is ok but if wanting to intergrate with existing smart home, rather get a system that works for Home Aasistant.
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James –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alexa Voice Control requires setting up via the Smartlife or Tuya app, NOT the Rainpoint app!
From SmartLife customer service – to use the timer with Alexa (Google), please connect it to the SmartLife or the Tuya app, NOT the RainPoint app as described in the Manual!To allow Alexa Voice Control:If you already set up the the hub and timer with RainPoint:1. Remove the timer and hub from the RainPoint app, then2. Connect the hub and timer to SmartLife or TUYA appThen, to Connect the hub and onboard plug:A. Open TUYA or SmartLife APP and tap “Add device” or “+” to add a new device.B. Tap “Others”, then select Others (wi-fi)C. Select 2.4Ghz WiFi, and enter the password.D. Confirm the power indicator on your WiFi hub blink rapidly (2 times per second). Then the APP will search and pair your WiFi Hub automaticallyE. After the connection is successful, the color icon of irrigation hub will be displayed on the APP home screen.Then connect the timer:A. Insert 4 new AA alkaline batteries into the battery tray of the timer; or, Take one battery out and re-insert it. Restore the battery tray and make certain it is secured.B. In SmartLife or Tuya, Tap the hub and enter the hub page, then tap “Manage added devices”C. Tap “Add more device” and “Water valve controller”D. Press and hold the button on the timer until the LED indicator blink rapidly (2 times per second). Then select “confirm the indicator is blinking rapidly” and tap “Next”. The APP will search and pair your WiFi timer automaticallyE. After the connection is successful, the color icons of WiFi timer and WiFi socket will be displayed onAfter connection of timer and hub to smart life or tuya app, please log in your Alexa.1.Under ‘More’ click the “Discover Skills&Games”2. Click the upper search box and input “SmartLife” to search, then click the “SmartLife” icon.3. Click the “ENABLE TO USE” to enable the skill4. Click the “Accept” to allow Amazon Alexa to open SmartLife.Tips:The left and Right Valves (Zone 1 and Zone 2) are tricky to set up with Alexa. I renamed them to to Left Valve and Right Valve in SmartLife.Using the SmartLife skill, the onboard smart plug on the Hub wouldn’t show as an Alexa Device? You can set it up and control it in SmartLife, but I can’t find a way to add it as an Alexa voice controlled device?
4 people found this helpful
trent –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product, low flow rate
The product is a good quality the system and how it integrates into Wi-Fi is great. The only complaint I’ve got is that it’s very low flow. It’s not near the rate of a Spicket which is fine if you’re trying to water plants but for instance, the maximum manual time is one hour. At the low flow rate that’s not enough.
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Chad A –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very pleased with the functionality
I bought this to replace a Melnor Raincloud system that had been working well for years. This feels better made in the construction, and the app used to manage it a little more polished.No issues the last few months, and it did what I wanted it to: Work on schedule to water what I needed, and yet have an automatic rain delay that worked well. I have a total of 3 zones, so after a few weeks of seeing how this double unit worked I also purchased a separate single that I now have on a Y splitter. I would love to see a 3 or 4 zone unit be available.
One person found this helpful
Thurne –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Product Description was misleading for my needs
I am a pleased user of Rainpoint’s non-wifi 2 zone water timer, and thought it was time to upgrade my watering system. I was very interested due to some of the listed features:1) The app/ability to control from the phone2) The ability to use additional soil moisture sensors to prevent overwatering3) The advertised “Weather-based Watering Timer”The app is fine. As other reviews have noted, it’s a little clunky, but it’s completely usable. No particular complaints there. The pairing of the hub was a bit troublesome, but it figured itself out, and after that point adding the timer wasn’t any trouble.As for the soil moisture sensor (separate Rainpoint product), I couldn’t get it paired to the app/timer. Further info on this and other issues with the sensor are in my review for it (spoilers: it started smoking, which was concerning).Most importantly, I was very interested in the Weather-based Watering Timer, which was the main reason for upgrading to this product — This product description implies that you can have the timer delay watering times up to 72 hours based on changes in local weather conditions (direct pasting of the product description at the time of this review for reader clarity: “WEATHER-BASED WATERING TIMER—Synchronized with the local weather, this hose timer wifi helps you change/stop/start the preset watering schedules anywhere anytime. Delay for 24/48/72 hours when it rains.”)This is misleadingly written. You can manually set a rain delay for 24, 48, 72 hours through the app, but the smart automation based on local weather only allows for a delay of up to 5 hours, which is a fascinating time limit, and rendered the product completely useless for my needs.Unfortunately, with those issues, I’m paying double the price of my non-wifi water timer just to have a clunky phone app, which isn’t worth it for me and I’ve begun the return process.
3 people found this helpful
Vjolca C. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely useful but could use additional features
2 months in and it’s working well so far in the 100 degree plus sweltering Florida heat. I was afraid it wouldn’t be able to put up with Fl heat and possibly crack like other units, but so far it’s working well.Cons: The app interface could definitely use an update and more features like the ability to alternate between mist and spray to maximize water coverage.
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Alicia B. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
Rainpoint says and does what is advertised. It turns the smart water valve on and off like it should by the schedule, and measures how many gallons are given through each valve.Rainpoint app is very similarly designed to Tuya and Smart Life. There are notifications that alert you when the valve turns on and off. I asked the developer if they would consider adding a notification for when the valve does not function successfully (like some of my other SmartLife/Tuya devices do), and if there could be a notification for a valve dispensing more than “X” gallons. (I only want notified when it doesn’t work.) However Rainpoint’s response was instructions on how to turn on and off notifications. Looks like this app is what it is, and most likely will not be furthering its capabilities or smart functions.I connected one valve to motion sensor sprinklers (to keep goats and chickens out of my garden). On windy days, the garden leaves rustling will trigger the motion sprinklers, and it is nice to see how many gallons are being used by the motion sprinkler.The manual mode is nice for watering the animals. No more frantically remembering that I left the water on!
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Paul –
3.0 out of 5 stars
UPDATED REVIEW
UPDATED REVIEW: I was contacted immediately by the company and offered either a replacement or refund. I have chosen to try out another product that they shipped to me free of charge and report back any suggestions or thoughts in how to improve their product. They have been courteous, patient and obviously want to produce a quality product. I will update my rating after I have tried the new product. Thanks to Olivia and her team for great customer service. OLDER POST: I have had this product for 3 months now. App was not user friendly during setup, constantly offline and a major pain to adjust the watering plans as the seasons change. When you finally get them in place, it works great but I look forward to getting a new system. It’s not worth it and I know that there’s easier ones to work with. I cannot recommend this product. And before you say that it is my wifi problem, it is not. It is the app. I have restarted and gone through circles to get this app to stop going offline and become easier to use.
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Customer SERVICE
Really?? I’m old. I’ve had many interactions with customer service folks in the past. This gentleman from Rainpoint? INCREDIBLE! Bought WiFi hose timer (dual); no issues with set up. 3 months in it quits. Invested LOTS of time trying to get it back online. Finally called customer service and got voice mail. I figure I’m doomed – I’ll never hear from them. Within hours a man calls me. Walks me through a few steps and says “yeah, sorry. It looks like your hub is bad. We’ll send another one.” Within days a new hub arrives. I plug in and connect effortlessly! I’ll give you that’s what we would all like to experience from good customer service! But wait! On the day after my new hub arrives I GET a call from them with a message saying he can see my replacement arrived and wanted to make sure everything was OK!! Customer Service calling ME to make sure I’m satisfied?? Unheard of in all my years!! Take away: do not hesitate to purchase from this company!! They are what others should strive to be!
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Ken Silberstein –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Above the rest so far one week in
I have tried many hose timers over the years. This one works, is easy to use, and provides lots of flexibility. The WiFi took two tries to hook up but once connected has been flawless. I am hopeful it reconnects automatically after a power outage. Will update when/if itHappens.The APP itself is a little clunky to start but now has become piece of cake to program, modify schedules, override, etc. the rain delays too.I would highly recommend so far.
teachzm –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great!
We bought this product after trying out the basic model of the B Hyve and are very happy with the RainPoint. It’s reliable, very easy to use and has a wide variety of program options. We appreciate how easy it is to turn on and off the hose as needed, compared to the B Hyve. We’re very happy with it!
John –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Convenient to use
I don’t have an in-ground irrigation system. Doing fall overseeding and wanted to water for a short amount of time multiple times a day. This timer and app are pretty easy to use.It’s been working great the last couple of weeks. I plan to keep it set up in some form or another next season. (I also have “dumb” timers from another brand for the back yard and they work too, but being able to skip a watering or change things from the app is pretty cool.)
Ethanvox –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Device, Reliable
This sprinkler timer from Rainpoint has been very reliable for me and let me water my lawn while I was out of town. I tried the competing one from Rachio and it exploded internally within a month, and water got inside its battery compartment and destroyed it. (I returned it.) Luckily, this one has been more robust and has worked great. The app takes some getting used to and could be more straightforward, but it works. Recommended!
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AnonymousAnonymous –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reliable and weatherproof
I’m becoming more and more of fan of this company. Initially, I bought a single zone timer for my backyard to replace the included timer in a rainbird (not rainpoint) sprinkler system. I liked it so much that I bought another single zone timer for the garden in our backyard. Again, excellent product!Now to the current 2 zone timer… I got this to replace the 2 single timers (which I’m moving to the front and side yards). I installed the dual timer a week ago and it works just as great as the others! The battery box isn’t quite at tight as the single zone timers, but still WAY better than the timer that came with the rainbird system. And it’s still perfectly weatherproof!I like the idea that this can connect to my smart home system, but I haven’t found that I needed that yet. I have set up 3 different schedules for each zone on the app, and it has run them precisely each time. I love that I get notifications at each start and stop of a run schedule, so I know it’s working as scheduled each time. The app is very intuitive and easy to use. I also like that Its easy to switch between this dual zone timer and both single zone timers from the app.Overall, I’m totally 5 star on these timers. They have been precisely dependable and appear the withstand the wet and humid weather in the Southeast US.
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George McKewen –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very easy to use and control watering times
I previously used the non-Wi-Fi version and was very happy with it but I like the convenience of being able to control the timer with my phone. This is especially useful when you want to set a rain delay and it’s already raining! The one feature that I found useful on the manual timer is the ability to set watering based on the interval between days (every day, every other day, etc.). The new timer settings are based on days of the week so there is always a time when the interval is either to short or two long at the end of a week. Other than that one feature, I am very pleased with this timer
Brett M. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth it
A little difficult to get connected as others stated but once you do the app and functionality is great. Better connectivity would achieve 5 stars
jvv –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Allows WiFi based remote control watering
This product has worked as advertised for 3 months now. It has worked well. The WiFi functionality allows me to water a remote garden that I visit only once every two or three weeks. I can set a schedule, rain delay the schedule, or just water manually when ever needed. I had a few questions for the customer service team and they responded very quickly and were very helpful.
Anand Pandey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to setup and great interface
I recently purchased the RAINPOINT Sprinkler Timer, and I must say it has exceeded my expectations as a smart water timer for my garden’s drip irrigation system. Here’s why I’m giving it a positive review:Easy setup: Setting up the RAINPOINT Sprinkler Timer was a breeze. The instructions were clear and straightforward, and the accompanying app made the process even easier. Within minutes, I had the timer connected to my Wi-Fi network and ready to go.Intuitive app: The smartphone app that accompanies the timer is fantastic. It has a user-friendly interface that allows me to schedule watering times, adjust the duration and frequency, and even set up specific zones for my drip irrigation system. It’s convenient and saves me time from manually turning the water on and off.Customizable schedules: I appreciate the flexibility this smart water timer offers. I can tailor watering schedules to the specific needs of my plants, ensuring they receive the right amount of water at the right times. Whether it’s for my delicate flowers or my vegetable garden, the RAINPOINT timer allows me to keep everything healthy and thriving.Water-saving features: One of the standout features of this smart water timer is its water-saving capabilities. The weather forecast integration allows the timer to adjust watering schedules based on rain predictions, preventing unnecessary water wastage. This not only benefits the environment but also saves me money on my water bill.Reliable performance: I’ve been using the RAINPOINT Sprinkler Timer for a few months now, and it has been consistently reliable. It connects to my Wi-Fi without any issues, and I’ve never experienced any glitches or malfunctions. I can confidently rely on it to take care of my garden’s watering needs.Durable build: The timer feels well-built and sturdy. It’s designed to withstand outdoor elements, and I can tell that it’s made to last. I appreciate that it’s weather-resistant, so I don’t have to worry about it getting damaged by rain or sunshine.Overall, I am extremely pleased with the RAINPOINT Sprinkler Timer. It has made my gardening experience more enjoyable and stress-free. The convenience, water-saving features, and reliable performance make it a worthwhile investment for any garden enthusiast. If you’re looking for a smart water timer for your garden or drip irrigation system, I highly recommend giving this one a try.
4 people found this helpful
Dmudman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very reliable vs bluetooth
Pretty easy setup and very solid reliability on Wi-Fi, without having to constantly reconnect the unit. App is a little weird at times, but overall, great functionality. I like how it calculates gallons used and allows 3 different scheduling times based on different parameters. Well thought out.
YSW –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great features and easy to use
A great timer with wifi socket bundle. I should give 5 stars but it takes time to connect to wifi network first time just because I used the app from App store and could not access my wifi with typing and returned it to replace the item. I removed original app and downloaded app from the manual QR code and can easily access my wifi network with replaced timer. After connect the timer, I can easily connect wifi socket. All features with timer and wifi socket works great as expected.
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TN –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well Built and Easy To Use
The main reason I bought this RainPoint water timer is because it was the best I can find that is WiFi and has an app. I am very pleased on how it has been working. You don’t have to be a tech to connect the unit to your WiFi. And the instructions was easy enough to setup the app. I needed the app because I travel alot and I needed access to control the unit from anywhere. So far, everything I need to do, I am able to do it remotely. Plus, the unit is in an area that is not easy to get to. So being able to remotely turn the system on or off has been great. Or even changing the water schedules for each of the 2 zones. So convenient.It is well built. Very sturdy. I can tell that this unit will last. And the design on the unit is simple with simple buttons on it.The app is Easy to Use. You can connect multiple units to it. What is very nice is that I can set multiple plans / schedules for each zone. Once setup, I can easily turn on or off a plan for each zone. Or I can have them all on at the same time. So you can set a zone to start at 5am for a certain lend of time on certain days. And you can also have that same zone turn on at 9pm on certain days for that same zone. Also, if it has been raining, you can easily turn on a rain delay for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Amazing!There’s more. I can manually turn on the system and set a timer. So I can turn on zone 1 manually and set it to turn off automatically after 15 minutes. I use this feature alot when I am fixing or checking our my drip system. The app also tell you how much water has been used the last time you turned it on.There are so many other features that I have not used yet. I am very Happy I bought this unit and I Highly Recommend it.
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Chris L.Chris L. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy to use, GREAT for so many applications!
We bought this timer after we had already tried a few of the single zone timers for our front lawn. I decided to replace both of the singles with this to run two zones in my front long off one spicket, and then re-purpose the single zone timers for our garden and flower beds. These things work fantastic. I have basically now “set it and forget it” and my timers run every morning and are finished before we wake up. My lawn and flowers have never looked better. No more forgetting to water, or having someone come over while we’re gone to water for us. It’s all automated and has already made a huge difference in the few weeks that we’ve been using these timers.I should add that I have these paired up with a few Melnor sprinklers set strategically throughout my lawn and also with 2 irrigation systems that I have running to my flowers and in the garden beds.The only two cons I can come up with is the fact that the hubs can only hand up to 4 timers, which is a bit of a bummer if you want to add more than that, and in the app interface, when I set a 24 hour rain delay, it’s only for the time I set it. It might be user error, but I can’t seem to find a way to tell the app to look at the weather and set a rain delay if it rains out. I have to manually set the delay each time I want it. I might need to click around some more.Otherwise, they’re super easy to setup, intuitive to use. Battery life seems to be great and it’s solved a big issue and added consistency to my lawn which it desperately needed. I’m highly considering purchasing one more to make my front lawn 4 zones instead of 2. Can’t recommend these enough as a cheap, alternative solution to putting in a professional sprinkler system!
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AvraamAvraam –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great smart timer!
I’ve got this timer because we needed something to control some sprinklers and drip irrigation for our flowerbed when we are not home. Looked at some other brands but this one seemed to be the best.Had some issues connecting the hub but the instructions are helpful and after connecting it to 2.4 ghz wifi it worked. It is a really nice looking device feels reliable.I love that I can set a plan and use it from anywhere I go and if weather changes I can always adjust my watering. It’s perfect that it shows how much water I spend on watering my lawn and flowers. Easy to use in the app. Really nice timer, the only thing I wish they could improve is to make it with 3 or more zones. Happy with the purchase and would definitely get another one for our backyard.
GRBO23 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the one to have!
I have both this and the orbit behyve. i was wondering why with 2 less connections this one was more expensive; i found out why. The initial connection did take about 10 minutes. i just couldnt have it connect to my network. then once the wifi adapter is your network, you have to pair it to the device. once that is over with, it functions like a dream. more rugged exterior than the behyve with no lcd screen which is a plus for me (less chance of water/humidity creeping in.) the stop and pause functions are almost instant! the behyve has a few second delay and cant be paused. the notifications in the app are a nice feature; it tells you when theyre in use and functioning properly and is supposed to send a notification of a malfunction or leak….hopefully never have to find out if they work. my only gripes are about the app/interface. the app has 3 cycles you can program for each of the 2 zones. you cant set one and set a different start time for it to repeat that cycle. you have to manually recreate the cycle with a different start time using one of your programmable cycles. this may be updated in time with an app update but im pretty happy with this purchase and how it functions. WAY better than using just a manual wheel programable timer. oh, and the manual cycles only go to 60 minutes. not a huge deal but if you want to use this outside of your programmed zones it might get a little cumbersome to constantly make those changes. now the race is on to see if this or the behyve lasts longer. first one to die is getting replaced with the other and im pretty sure it will be the rainpoint holding up over the long haul.
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Tony R.Tony R. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great!
I recently purchased the Rainpoint WiFi Water Hose Timer to simplify the task of watering my lawn, and I must say I’m impressed. As someone who struggled with consistency in watering, I wanted a timer that could take care of this responsibility for me. After browsing through numerous reviews, I came across the Rainpoint, and despite initial concerns about connecting it to my dual mesh WiFi system, I decided to give it a shot.The installation process was a breeze, especially if you’re familiar with setting up smart plugs or similar devices. Although my 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands have the same name due to my Orbi WiFi Mesh router, the Rainpoint connected flawlessly to the 2.4 GHz band without any connectivity issues.The accompanying app is incredibly user-friendly and straightforward, making the setup and usage a breeze. I was able to configure specific watering times for both of my zones and even renamed them for easier identification. This feature is particularly handy when keeping track of the different areas of my lawn.Operating the timer manually is equally convenient, as you can control it either through the app or by pressing the large buttons on the device itself. The flexibility to turn on the water with a simple tap is a great convenience.Overall, I am highly satisfied with the Rainpoint WiFi Water Hose Timer. Its ease of installation, user-friendly app, and reliable performance have exceeded my expectations. In fact, I am already considering purchasing another unit to expand the system with an additional zone and a separate hose. If you’re looking for a convenient and efficient solution to automate your lawn watering, I highly recommend giving the Rainpoint a try.
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Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works like a champ!
After reading earlier reviews, glad to see that RainPoint was responsive and correctly added a BRASS input connector. Downloaded app and pairing of controller to 2.4 GHz WiFi went smoothly. Hub paired and power location less than 25′ from controller. I plan to use schedules AND manual mode as needed. Selected 2 zone for plantings at rear of house ( R ), and planting in front of house ( L ). Expect to use soaker hoses only for plantings. My grass has been very tolerate of heat and watering ( Centipede grass ), so at this point don’t expect to irrigate the grass. Time will tell if lawn watering is needed, but hasn’t been needed to date. Added the Coiled Spring leader to the brass input to help relieve any strain on the controller input and helps to relieve the weight of the controller, which may prove substantial when batteries are added. Don’t plan on having any hoses hanging off the output connectors as output connectors will mate with rigid PVC tubing and then to vicinity of soaker hoses. Controller should be very well supported and secure. With that said, very pleased with RainPoint. Would have reviewed customer service/support, but didn’t need them, to RainPoint’s credit.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Great
This kit is great. I ended up purchasing a second unit. The app is also really good and allows me to run it automatically any day and time that I want. Really great customer service too. I left them connected during a freeze (my mistake) and they ended up getting damaged. I contacted the company and they sent new ones out the next day. Awesome.