Rain Bird 8 -Station Digital Wi-Fi Compatible Smart Compatible Irrigation Timer
Item #5192392 |
Model #ARC8
Shipping
Thu, Aug 13
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Simply smart watering – Use your mobile device to set, monitor and adjust schedules from anywhere
Greater scheduling flexibility – Keep your lawn healthy with three individual programs (A, B, C) and four start times per program for 12 total start times
Automatically skips or adjusts daily watering duration based on historical weather averages, yesterday’s known weather and tomorrow’s weather forecast in a local postal code; can be applied to all programs simultaneously or to individual programs
Powerful water features – Easily meet regional watering restrictions with advanced features like notifications, custom program cycles, rain delay and more
Rugged design – Robust set screw terminals to accommodate up to eight stations plus master valve/pump start relay and rain/rain freeze sensor; controller comes preinstalled in a contractor-grade case to withstand even the harshest environments
Watering delay – Suspend watering for up to 14 days when it rains even without a rain sensor; programming automatically resumes when delay has ended
Meets EPA WaterSense criteria – Independently certified by ICC-ES for efficiency and performance
Smart home compatible – Use your voice to control sprinkler system when connected to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
Convenient access sharing – Safely share control for a specified time with family members or landscaping and maintenance professionals that may wish to adjust programming or make system repairs
General | |||
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Series Name | ARC | Color/Finish Family | Gray |
Dimensions | |||
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Depth (Inches) | 7.92 | Width (Inches) | 3.51 |
Height (Inches) | 7.86 | ||
Features | |||
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Number of Programs | 3 | Touchscreen | No |
Odd/Even Days Setting | Yes | Hub Required | No |
Calendar Setting | Yes | Remote Control | Not compatible |
Interval Setting | Yes | Automatic Shut-Off | Yes |
Rain Delay | Yes | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor |
Multilingual Programming | No | Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
Number of Zones/Stations | 8 | Digital/Analog | Digital |
Number of Start Times | 12 | Voice Controlled | No |
Compatibility | |||
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Rain Sensor Compatible | Yes | Works with Android | Yes |
In-Ground Moisture Sensor Compatible | Yes | Wi-Fi Compatibility | Yes |
Weather Station Compatible | Yes | App Compatibility | Yes |
Works with Apple HomeKit | No | Works with the Google Assistant | Yes |
Works with SmartThings | No | Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes |
Works with Amazon Alexa | Yes | Smart Compatible | Yes |
Works with iOS | Yes | ||
Warranty | |||
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Warranty | Limited lifetime | ||
Certifications | |||
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CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s) | No | Safety Listing | cULus safety listing |
Miscellaneous | |||
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UNSPSC | 41112500 | ||
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the smart app control, highlighting intuitive remote access, weather-based scheduling, and water-saving automation as transformative improvements. Installation is consistently described as straightforward with clear instructions and simple wiring. While many report reliable WiFi performance, some experience connectivity delays; however, several resolve this with affordable WiFi extenders. Customers appreciate eliminating manual adjustments and enjoy seasonal climate adaptation features. A few mention slow response times or prefer physical controls, but the vast majority find the convenience and water efficiency worthwhile and would recommend it.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.I REALLY wanted to like it, but nope.
I bought this two years ago and right away I regretted it. There were two different mobile apps for it and no real way to say which one was needed. It didn't matter, both of the mobile apps for it are garbage. The only good thing about the original version of the app is it didn't require you to create an account for their service in order for it to work. Over the two years I had this I had constant issues where it would drop connectivity. Twice I had to reset/readd the controller just ...
Verified Purchaser
Not great
Constant connectivity issues, firmware issues, app issues, doesn't connect to alexa like the advertising says. Yes I have done all troubleshooting and am writing the first negative review I've written in years. Worth noting is rainbirds return within "a reasonable time" policy.
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Easy to install
Easy to install and program
Verified Purchaser
Great product
I like that i can control anywhere
Verified Purchaser
Worth th reasonable cost for a WiFi timer.
Easy to install, fairly intuitive to create a program, fair priced.
Verified Purchaser
Sprinkler System Control Panel
Quality product and worth the price.
Verified Purchaser
Amazing product
Great upgrade
Verified Purchaser
Needs String WiFi
Requires a very strong wifi signal. Even though the bars on my phone showed a signal that should have been ok, the controller would not stay connected. So I bought a wifi extender, and set that up. Now it makes a good connection and I’m happy with the way it works.
Verified Purchaser
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