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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 11, 2016
  • 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.

Remote sprinkler control
Customizable watering schedules
Automated weather adjustments
Water and money saving
Controller model compatibility
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What's New in Rain Bird

2.19.9

December 29, 2025

Miscellaneous bug fixes.

User reviews

Buggy, slow and horrible connectivity

Horrible connectivity even with a dedicated strong 2.4 GHZ connection. Often the app never even connects to the device, it’s ridiculous. Shocking that RainBird still hasn’t come up with a better functioning app yet.

My latest issue with the app is that it has changed all of my scheduled time duration settings and I had no idea. I always use the adjustment % slider to increase or decrease the duration per zone depending on the temperature and season. Yet the app randomly changed my master settings, so instead of a station running at adjusted 40% length of my programmed 20 minutes (which would equate to 8 minutes), it changed the master setting(s) per zone to only 8 minutes and then still is scheduled to run at 40% adjustment of that…about 3 minutes per zone!

Why would the app change all my presets!?!?
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Controller Problem

Difficult and slow to connect

WiFi Issues

My unit is showing full strength WiFi signal but connecting via the app is so hit and miss. It usually times out and connects maybe one in ten times. Very frustrating. It says the signal strength is good when I’m connected and my router is 2.4ghz. The app itself is great once connected.

Cloud based control

I have a hard time getting this to run manually. I set the zone for the amount that I want, then I get the “loading” wheel of death till it quits. I had the previous version that wasn’t cloud base and controlled it perfectly. Don’t want the cloud, don’t care for it. Give me an option to check out of the cloud to run my controller cloudless.
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Rachio is far better

Rachio is far better

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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

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.