Rain Bird ARC6 App-Based Indoor Smart Irrigation WiFi Timer/Controller, 6-Zone/Station, EPA WaterSense Certified, Compatible with AlexaWaterSense

This is the most recent of several Rainbird controllers I've owned. It was a bargain at about $70 and it functions better than any of the past controllers that had WIFI integration. The earlier WIFI controllers worked fine, but they all had occasional problems connecting to the phone app. The connection was typically dropped when I was trying to water manually or when I was adjusting a program or programs. This new controller, which is lighter and apparently less durable than the prior controllers, works like a charm. Like the others, it was simple to install. As long as your controller is situated indoors (mine is in the garage) and you have a good WIFI connection there, my experience suggests this device will suit your needs.

After discovering my old controller quit working at yearly inspection I was quoted $750 for replacement. Found this little beauty for $90. Easy install and interface with my router went ok. Three tries to communicate. My best deal and decision in a long while.

The timer seems to be nicely constructed. There are short commmings in the App, My sprinkler system consists of a sprinkler pump with an indexing zone valve. (evrery time the pump turns on the valve indexs to the next zone). The App does not take into account this type system. You need a slight time delay between zones. Luckly I only have two zones, so you have to set a seperate program for each zone so there is no overlap. you could not do more than 3 zones with this timer for my system. Rainbird needs to add a time delay between zone changes maybe 30 second optional or automastic. I would have given 5 stars if I did not need to use a work around of using seperate programs for each zone.Another issue is It looks like you cannot use the phone program and web program together. I was afraid to use the web program after I logged in it should have brought up my timer configuration, but it was asking me to set up the timer again. Looks like the web and phone program would conflict if used at the same time. I had that problem with my orbit sprinkler timer (Note I did not test my theroy)

Easy to install and configure on my WiFi mesh. The one-time run features that allows me to start/stop a short run for either (or both) of my 2 zones is a godsend when adjusting sprinkler head spray patterns. Great product, and Amazon had it for almost $50 less than on the Rain Bird web site!

Easy hook up and WIFI setup. Setting up watering times and watering days was extremely easy. So far it has been over a week and no issues. Love the fact it has weather info so it will not water on days that have a small chance of rain ( don't worry you can bypass that if you want ). Very happy so far.

I thought this would be a good product since it has a well known name behind it but was disappointed with the connectivity problems i had with it. Some times it would work but more often than not it would not connect to my Wi-Fi network. I tried multiple times to reboot it and reconnect it but it just did not stay on the network and i even purchased a Wi-Fi signal extender just for this but still not working properly. I ended up returning and purchased a different product from a different manufacturer and have no issues with that one.

Always liked Rain Bird product. Decided to give this a try. Unit was extremely easy to setup. Also bought the Rain/Freeze Sensor as well which also was super easy to install and link to this control unit. Setup with WiFi was easy. App is easy to navigate and works great. I can control my home irrigation from anywhere! Super nice to know it's working and it sends alerts if there's any problems. Glad with the purchase.

Initially I was going to return this because the software app on Google is NOT correct. Also, make sure the Blue LED on the controller IS ON. Once you open the app, you may be prompted to download a new version, do it, then you should be ok.