Rain Bird

Rain Bird

by Rain Bird Corporation

79K ratings
893 reviews
Free

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Released
October 11, 2016
Updated
December 29, 2025

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Control your sprinklers remotely from your mobile device. Automate watering schedules and adjust for weather conditions to conserve water and reduce costs. Compatible with various Rain Bird controller models.

βœ“Remote sprinkler control
βœ“Customizable watering schedules
βœ“Automated weather adjustments
βœ“Water and money saving
βœ“Controller model compatibility
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What users say about Rain Bird

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What's New in Rain Bird

2.19.9

December 29, 2025

Miscellaneous bug fixes.

User reviews

Good but slow

Very slow needs upgrading

Can’t connect 1/2 the time

This thing WILL NOT connect at least half of the time. It’s not worth it if you don’t know if you will connect

I have a mesh network. Before I just had a standard WiFi setup. Neither works. I think their reliance on the 2.4GHZ band (old old technology) has something to do with it.

99% of the time absolutely useless

I get this error almost any time I try to make changes through the app. Years of this. The app is great when it’s set up but setting up is the worst experience of any IoT app I’ve ever used.

Communication Error
The controller is in an active connection and cannot connect to your device. If you just disconnected from the controller, please wait 1 minute and try to connect again. If the problem persists, please visit our support page.
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Pros and Cons

The app is easier to use than most apps for systems like this. But it still has a lot of confusing aspects.

The pros are:
- scheduling is fairly logical
- the ability to mark the days to run the schedule is simple
- the features that are most important are in plain view

The cons are:
- The app suggested switching to the 2.0 version and that was a nightmare; it should have just copied everything over from my existing set up. But instead it had me create an account and start from scratch
- Lots of basic user flow is confusing, like running manual cycles β€” you can’t tell what is going on and when it will stop if ever when cycling through. It does say it is complete if you click enough times to get through the zones
- there are β€œdone” and β€œsave” buttons in multiple places that make it confusing as to whether it was actually saved.
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my rain bird review

i’ve had he system now about 6 months. it is great.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Constant connection errors

Bug

App crashes frequently

Bug

Date/time not syncing correctly

Bug

Seasonal adjustment not working as expected

Bug

Manual controls not functioning properly

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Add water usage history and analytics

Feature

Allow pausing of individual zones

Feature

Improve manual control options

Feature

Add weather integration and smart scheduling

Feature

Improve notification system

Feature

Add ability to turn off entire system remotely

Feature

FAQ

What does the Rain Bird app do?

The Rain Bird app allows you to connect to your compatible Rain Bird sprinkler controller via your mobile device. You can remotely turn on sprinklers, create customized watering schedules, and automate adjustments based on weather conditions to save water and money.

What Rain Bird controller models are compatible with this app?

This app is compatible with several Rain Bird controller models, including ST8-WIFI, ESP-TM2, ESP-RZXe, ESP-Me, ESP-ME3, RC2, and ARC8. Please check your controller model to ensure compatibility.

How does this app help save water and money?

By enabling smart watering schedules and automating adjustments based on local weather, the app prevents overwatering and ensures your lawn receives the optimal amount of water. This efficiency directly leads to reduced water consumption and lower utility bills.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application itself is free to download and use. The primary cost associated with smart watering would be the compatible Rain Bird controller hardware.

Can I use this app to control sprinklers at multiple properties?

The provided description does not explicitly state whether the app supports managing multiple properties or controllers. However, it focuses on connecting to a single Rain Bird controller for smart watering management.