Melnor BT

Melnor BT

by yuanmei

132 ratings
101 reviews
Free

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Released
September 26, 2019
Updated
July 11, 2024

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Easily manage your lawn and garden watering with this app. Control one or multiple Bluetooth water timers, set flexible schedules up to 30 times a day, and customize watering durations. Features include watering delays, manual mode, and an eco-friendly option to reduce water waste.

✓Bluetooth timer control
✓Flexible scheduling options
✓Customizable watering duration
✓Watering delay function
✓Manual watering mode
✓Eco Mode for water saving
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What's New in Melnor BT

1.0.29

July 11, 2024

fix bugs

User reviews

Product and connectivity is beyond poor, returned all devices

Today I took all three MELNOR BT hose connectors I bought back to Lowe's. I still have one. None of these devices has ever worked consistently. Very slow connection and dropped connections all the time. This is the most inconvenient and inconsistent product I have ever bought for my watering schedule. I cannot scare enough people away from these. I truly hate them and the company is of no help. Don't buy. I beg of you, these are AWFUL. The company will not answer their phones or take calls or give you technical support or honor their own warranties. They don't care and they're too incompetent to do their jobs.

UPDATE: 10/6/2026 The newer ones my neighbor bought on mainland don't work either. They drop connections and we had to turn the devices on/off about twenty times each night this week to get the water working. The water ALWAYS turns off right away but it never starts when we press either the buttons on the devices manually, or use the app. This was across multiple devices with five WiFi and Bluetooth bars the entire time. It's turning the water on that was the problem and what the devices consistently do not do. My neighbor is returning his devices too. I warned him.
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Can’t set the duration of the watering schedule.

There is instructions on how to set the duration of watering from 12 hours to let’s say 6 hours, but I can’t find it anywhere on the app. I have the latest version of the app and my controller is brand new, so I guess I’m at a loss because 12 hours is way too long to automatically water your lawn.

Great for just needing a timer

App can be a little hard to navigate like the settings for frequency and day of the week mode. Otherwise, really easy to set up, pairs easily, and (the best part) I don’t have to sign into an app just to water my plants. Honestly, hands down amazing product for being very cheap ($40 for two valve)

Not worth it

Does not work as should.

Both the timer & app really are horrible

The physical device is unreliable & the app is barely functional (both the android & iOS versions). Do not buy this device!

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Reported Bugs

18 issues

App crashes on launch or when connecting to device

Bug

Infinite loading/spinning wheel when opening devices

Bug

App freezes after logging in

Bug

Cannot establish Bluetooth connection despite device visibility

Bug

Bluetooth connection drops frequently even at close range

Bug

App loses connection to previously paired devices

Bug

12 PM time setting reverts to 12 AM

Bug

Settings reset unexpectedly

Bug

Rain delay applies from change time instead of scheduled time

Bug

Valve selection registers wrong valve

Bug

Manual button presses require multiple attempts

Bug

App incompatible with latest iOS/iPadOS versions

Bug

Device clock out of sync with actual time

Bug

Duration settings don't match actual watering time

Bug

Custom pictures for zones not persisting

Bug

App stuck in update mode

Bug

Cannot change start day for odd-day watering restrictions

Bug

App shows device but won't open/load

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Requested Features

15 requests

WiFi connectivity instead of Bluetooth-only

Feature

Remote control functionality from any distance

Feature

Multiple user/phone support for same device

Feature

End time parameter for watering cycles

Feature

More than 2 watering cycles per day

Feature

One-time watering option

Feature

Odd/even day scheduling

Feature

Unified dashboard showing all valves at once

Feature

Quick action buttons on main menu

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Automatic device loading on app startup

Feature

Rain delay function that applies to scheduled times

Feature

Event history and push notifications

Feature

Bluetooth gateway support for extended range

Feature

Soil moisture sensor integration

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Better visual distinction between controller and valve selection screens

Feature

FAQ

What does the Melnor BT app do?

The Melnor BT app allows you to easily manage your lawn and garden watering. It connects to Melnor Bluetooth Water Timers, enabling you to set up flexible watering schedules, control watering durations, and utilize features like watering delays and manual mode.

What are the key features of the Melnor BT app?

Key features include convenient scheduling via the app, the ability to water on specific days or intervals, customizable watering durations from one minute to six hours, an Eco Mode to reduce water waste, a watering delay function, and manual mode control.

Is the Melnor BT app free to use?

Yes, the Melnor BT app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the app's description.

What devices is the Melnor BT app compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS smart devices and requires a minimum of iOS 9. It connects to Melnor Bluetooth Water Timers, and you must be within 30 feet of the Valve Unit for a Bluetooth connection.

How can I customize my watering schedule with this app?

You can personalize your watering schedule by setting unique device and zone names, creating a password for security, and adding images of your specific watering areas. The app offers flexible scheduling options to meet various gardening needs.