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However, you will not be able to use some of the product features without WiFi access, such as notifications, weather data, or daily Automatic Seasonal Adjustments. You will only be able to connect to the controller to make schedule and settings changes to the controller or operate your system manually from the Rain Bird mobile app in Hotspot mode. Hotspot Mode is a simple remote access mode to your controller with the Rain Bird mobile app. Open the Rain Bird mobile app and connect to your controller.

If you receive this message when attempting to connect to the controller, this means another smart device is currently accessing the device. Only one mobile device can connect remotely to the controller at a time. Establishing communication to the controller timed out. It attempted to connect to the controller; however, the controller did not respond within an expected amount of time. Try again, as in most cases, congested network connections can cause this to occur.

ESP-ME to a different model type e. ESP-TM2 and you are trying to communicate with the new controller type using the previous controller card linked to prior model in the mobile app. If you move the LNK WiFi Module to a new controller type, you will need to delete the controller card linked to the first controller type and then go through the setup process again to associate the LNK WiFi Module with the new controller type. The encrypted password in the Rain Bird mobile app for this controller does not match the encrypted password in the LNK WiFi Module and the user attempted to connect with the wrong password more than 3 times.

This locks out the controller from being accessed remotely for 15 minutes. Stop an automatic program cycle : After the automatic program has started, select the controller that is running from the main menu. Stop a manual zone cycle : Select the water drop icon at the bottom of the home screen to enter the Manual Zone screen. There are two active methods that you can use to activate your sprinklers manually.

The seasonal adjustment takes into account several factors when determining the daily seasonal adjustment value including:. For seasonal adjustments to work effectively, set your programmed watering schedule should be set for the hottest month of the year. In order to avoid programming conflicts, only one connection is allowed at a time.

Once a user exits the app, it may take a minute before another user can access it. If you exit the controller by selecting the back button from the controller main menu, another user can log into the controller immediately. If a user leaves an app open, the App will disconnect from the controller after several minutes. Reconnection can be established by selecting the controller from the primary screen. Simply click on the envelope icon to send a temporary or permanent access invitation.

A home or business owner can install this device with little to no assistance. This connection method can be used either for initial setup or simple remote access to a controller. This method will allow for simple remote access to operate your system or make changes to the system schedule, but will not allow access of features such as notifications, weather data, or daily Automatic Seasonal Adjustments.

Sequence : Solid Red followed by three rapid Green flashes Action : Module is booting up and has successfully authenticated with the Rain Bird controller. Sequence : Red flashing followed by five rapid Green flashes Action : Module has successfully connected to a local WiFi network. If you change your Internet Service Provider, you should not see a change in your ability to manage your controller from within or from outside of your home WiFi network, as long as your router settings have not changed.

If you decide to use a Satellite Internet Provider then you could potentially lose access to your controller from outside of your home WiFi network. Tap on the controller card, then tap on the settings icon in the bottom right corner. Tap on Network settings. Inside the app settings enable global Notifications.

Next, navigate into the controller card. Once connected, select Settings icon on the bottom right corner. Expand the Notifications selector and enable each notification that you would like to receive for this controller. Shorted Solenoid Detected — A notification will be sent if the controller is capable of sensing a shorted solenoid on a connected valve.

Controller Experienced WiFi Disconnection — A notification will be sent if the controller has been properly connected to a WiFi router and experiences disconnection. The notification will also indicate whether the WiFi signal strength is strong or weak. Delay Watering Enabled — A notification will be sent if any user enables delay watering feature. The notification will indicate how many days the system will not water before continuing regularly scheduled watering times.

Freeze Warning — A notification will be sent if the server indicates low temperature of the day is below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Irrigation Event Complete — A notification will be sent when any irrigation event completes. The notification will include the number of minutes of irrigation as well as the date and time the event completed.

The LNK WiFi Module and Rain Bird App provides a wireless alternative to manage your irrigation controller and irrigation functions from your mobile device using your own home network. Once the device is connected then you will be able to perform all of the functions from the Rain Bird App that you would normally perform at the controller. The Rain Bird App does not require an internet connection to talk to the controller, if the controller and smart device running the Rain Bird App are on the same local WiFi network.

However, there are certain features such as automatic daily seasonal adjust and notifications that originate from the Rain Bird server that will not work unless an Internet connection is available. If the product breaks or fails to operate for any reason do not attempt to repair on your own. Your controller and App synchronize automatically to reflect the same settings and schedules.

All Rain Bird controllers contain a non-volatile internal memory. The Rain Bird mobile app is capable of managing and monitoring all available zones that are currently available in your existing controller. The Rain Bird Mobile app is also capable of managing multiple controllers at different locations from the same app.

You can check which home automation options are currently available under the Settings menu under Connected Home, or on the Rainbird website.

The seasonal adjust value is then sent to each timer in that ZIP code. This is done every day to ensure the watering duration is increased or reduced as local weather changes. The reason why the controller is running again is because you have additional start times scheduled close to the first start time. Double check all of your start times and run times. If you have run times that amount to more watering time than the time between the start times, the watering program may begin again immediately after finishing.

Example: I set it for 10 minutes per station, and its watering 5 minutes per station instead. This could be due to the Seasonal Adjust setting. Double check the setting in the Rain Bird Mobile App or at the controller. If your controller is off and the water keeps running there is an issue with 1 or all the valves.

When this happens it may be necessary to clean or replace a valve, or to call a contractor. For assistance in getting a contractor referral, please call: RainBird. Make sure the mobile device is not connected to a different Rain Bird controller in hot spot mode. If it is, disconnect and try to delete the other controller. This should resolve the issue. Tap on the picture of the controller model within this card to access the controller. When selecting an available network during controller setup in the Rain Bird mobile app, only 2.

If you attempt to backspace a character on the WiFi password, the entire masked password is erased. This password can be changed at any time for the controller while connected in Hotspot mode. The security extends out to the controller on your personal device or if you have shared controller timer to any other user, such as your landscaper or irrigation contractor.

This product does not collect personally identifiable information. This product does collect key pieces information that will allow it to function correctly: 1. Provide weather information to your controller by ZIP code for use in weather monitoring and the water-saving automatic seasonal adjustment feature.

Check that a reliable internet connection is established 4. Provide a connection from your Rain Bird App to your local irrigation controller via the internet from anywhere in the world. Follow these steps to reset your controller password. From the Rain Bird App, select the controller you are attempting to change passwords on.

Click the settings icon on the bottom right corner of the controller screen. Go to Controller Info section and enter a new password. Go to Network Settings and reconnect your controller to your local WiFi network. Select Done at the top of the screen. For more detailed instructions, refer to the videos and manuals found at the top of the Support page.

If you are having problems with your unique email client accepting restricted file types, please try adjusting your email client file restriction settings, or try using the standard Apple or Android email clients. A optional notification informs the owner when a connection is restored. Try the following:. First, ensure you are well within range of the controller itself. If it is not, briefly press the button on the WiFi Module.

If this does not remedy, please disable and re-enable WiFi on your smart device; as occasionally smart devices scanning for WiFi networks need to be refreshed. You may have programmed multiple start times scheduled close together. This issue is likely caused by the seasonal adjust setting. Double check the setting in the App or at the controller. If the seasonal adjust is less than nominal, the run times will be shortened accordingly.

For assistance in getting a contractor referral please call: RainBird. Your LNK makes daily watering adjustments but does not prevent scheduled watering events, and it may take more than 24 hours for the seasonal adjustment values to reflect actual rainfall.