Good but Needs Wi-Fi Control!
Works great considering the limitation inherent with bluetooth.RalphMcC
Do not buy this controller
I do not think Plantraco is supporting this anymore. There have been no updates in 8 months and there is no way to contact support on the website. I bought 2 of these and I can kiss that money goodbye. I have 2 major complaints that will cause me to throw these away.
1. This claims to be easy to use; however, the things I want to do everyday is very difficult. Most controllers allow you to set 1 or more cycles then set the times to run them. This forces you to set a start time in the schedule, so if you want to run it twice in a day you need to enter it twice. If you want to force a cycle to run now, guess what? Yep, create a new schedule. Very awkward. I hate it.
2. This does not apply to everyone, but I have more than 15 zones so I bought 2 of these. The software can only control one. Not only that, but you cannot switch between them because apparently some of the information is stored on the phone. When you connect to the other system, the zone names, etc are still for the other controller. If your dumb enough to waste you money on two of these, then be prepared to borrow your wife's iPad to control the second one, then have to manually set schedules that do not overlap.Cdbs1
Good Sprinkler Controller, good application
I heard about this product and ordered the iWater Wizard from their website. There is really not much documentation, but they place a link to an installation video (which is more of a commercial than a manual) and a link to order the controller in the middle of the application. Once you have bought and installed the controller, you don't need these anymore, Remove them!
Having said that, the installation is pretty straight forward. The only complication I had was inserting the sprinkler valve wires into the controller, if your pushing the wire hard and its not going in, your just not pushing hard enough. I eventually got needle nose pliers and used these to push the wires into the controller.
The application needs a little polishing, but seems to work (would be nice to have an iPad version of the application).
Basically you use the iOS application to create the schedule, and then download it to the controller over Bluetooth by pressing a "Set Controller Schedule" button in the settings menu. There is no indication that the schedule is being uploaded on the application (very bad) and it takes a while. You basically have to be in front of the controller and watch the Blue LED which will start rapidly flashing while you upload or download a schedule (would have been nice to have an activity indicatory in the app itself to indicate when the transfer is taking place and when its done). If you walk out of range while its downloading then it will give you a "Synch Error".
So my conclusion, great product and concept, but the iOS application needs a bit of polish.Jkardach
iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller
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Version History of iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller
1.5.7
June 9, 2017
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Bug Fixes
More1.5.3
July 20, 2015
This version contains a fix that affected some users who after running a manual watering cycle and then stopping it, would also stop the regular schedule.
More1.5.2
May 4, 2015
This version will update your firmware to revision 44 to address issues for some users using manual controls.
1.5.1
April 17, 2015
This version has an update to correct a minor bug that affected the viewing of schedules.
1.5
April 7, 2015
• This version contains an update for all users, It will ask to perform an essential Firmware Update to their connected iWater device when the app is launched. • Firmware Update - This is an important update for all iWater Wizard users, and fixes a bug relating to scheduling time conflicts
More1.4.4
September 15, 2014
• This version contains an update for all users, It will ask to perform an essential Firmware Update to their connected iWater device when the app is launched. • Firmware Update - This is an important update for all iWater Wizard users, and fixes a bug relating to scheduling time conflicts, and improves Bluetooth Pairing after performing a firmware update. • It is highly recommended that all users should install this new firmware.
More1.4.1
July 24, 2014
• This version contains an update for all users, It will ask to perform an essential Firmware Update to their connected iWater device when the app is launched. • Firmware Update - This is an important update for all iWater Wizard users - The new Firmware enables: •"Odd Even" days watering scheduling for people whose city bylaws requires you to water your lawn on odd or even days. •As requested by some users, you can now hide the video and "Buy it Now" button in the app settings. •Improved functionality of the "Stop Watering" Button to make it more intuitive. •Fixed Bluetooth Authentication errors that have been popping up for iOS 7 users • It is highly recommended that all users should install this new firmware.
More1.4
July 3, 2014
• Firmware Update - This is an important update for all iWater Wizard users - The new Firmware enables: •"Odd Even" days watering scheduling for people whose city bylaws requires you to water your lawn on odd or even days. •As requested by some users, you can now hide the video and "Buy it Now" button in the app settings. •Improved functionality of the "Stop Watering" Button to make it more intuitive. •Fixed Bluetooth Authentication errors that have been popping up for iOS 7 users • It is highly recommended that all users should install this new firmware.
More1.3
July 11, 2013
• Firmware Update with this version to fix a bug • It is recommended that all users should install this new firmware.
1.2
July 8, 2013
• Bug Fixes • Feature Enhancements
Price History of iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller
Description of iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller
iWater Wizard is an App controlled hardware accessory that enables you to easily set your underground sprinkler system using the Free iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller App.
Easy setting of timers and watering schedules can all be done wirelessly and conveniently from the free app over Bluetooth. Download the app and check it out and then order an iWater Wizard for your home today! It's a great value and makes it so much easier to set your water sprinklers.
We think you'll be wanting to add more zones to your existing irrigation manifold because of the increased functionality that iWater Wizard provides. Now you can control watering to your deck plants, and upside down tomatoes, or even have multiple zones for a vegetable garden. It's awesome and we hope you love it as much as we do.
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iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller: FAQ
Can iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller support iPad devices?
No, iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller is not available for iPad users yet.
Who developed the app?
The iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller app was launched by Plantraco - Planrite Trading Co. Ltd..
What’s the minimum iOS requirement for the iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller app?
To function properly, the app requires at least iOS 8.0.
How does the iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller app rank among users?
The average rating for the iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller app is 2.7.
What is the primary genre of the iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller app?
The Primary Genre Of The Iwater Wizard Irrigation Controller App Is Lifestyle.
What is the current version of iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller?
1.5.7 is the latest released iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller version.
What is the date of the most recent iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller update?
The latest iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller update was rolled out on September 18, 2024.
What is the specific date when the app came out?
The iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller app launched on February 26, 2023.
What is the content advisory rating of the iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller app?
The iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller app contains no objectionable material and is suitable for children aged Plantraco - Planrite Trading Co. Ltd..
What languages does iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller support?
You can use the iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller app in English.
Does iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller belong to Apple Arcade's curated library?
Unfortunately, iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller is not on Apple Arcade.
Are in-app purchases part of iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller?
Unfortunately, in-app purchases are not part of iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller.
Does iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller support Apple Vision Pro compatibility?
No, iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller does not support compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.
Are there commercial ads in iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller?
No, there are no commercial ads in iWater Wizard Irrigation Controller.
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