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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

Completely Useless

Easily the worst commercial app I have ever used. It only connects to my controller about half the time and even when it does it takes 2-3 minutes to connect and load the interface. It’s laughable how slow it is. I’d switch back to a Rachio if they made a controller that was capable of managing enough stations. Truly the worst app I’ve ever used.
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Next to useless

While connection strength is listed as strong, every interaction requires an achingly slow update. The initial connection takes ~5min waiting to connect, if it does at all.

There is nothing smart about this - Same manual options but now I can do it after taking 5-10min to connect + navigate to the zone and manually turn sprinklers on/off. Woof.
Feels like a scam at $100 for the add-on module.

Went and bought an Oto sprinkler instead.
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Connecting to wifi is glitchy

Wish I had the same experience as others with connecting … I can stand right in front of the controller and it won’t connect. Otherwise it is a nice app when I can use it.

App not ready for prime time

Poor connectivity. Great WiFi but still cannot open the app. No fast way to stop current water cycle.

Fails to connect to device most of the time

App always keep failing to connect and requires multiple attempts at a time to successfully connect

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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

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

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Add ability to turn off entire system remotely

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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.